Rhoda Brown

Rhoda Iris Brown was born on May 30, 1935, in New York to Abraham and Freida Steinberg. She grew up in the Bronx, where she developed a lifelong love of culture, community, and the arts.
In 1960, Rhoda married her beloved husband and lifelong partner, Richard A. Brown, who served as the District Attorney of Queens County, New York, for 29 years. Together, the Browns made their home in Queens, New York, where they raised their three children-Lynn, Karen, and Todd-and built a life defined by service to the borough they deeply loved.
Rhoda was a devoted volunteer and community leader. She served as President of the Guttman Institute, where she was a passionate advocate for breast cancer research, and was actively involved with the Queens Borough Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (QSPCC). Her generosity of spirit and unwavering commitment to helping others left a lasting impact on the many organizations and individuals she supported.
Rhoda had a deep appreciation for the creative arts. She loved to paint, dance, and listen to music-pursuits that reflected her joyful spirit and artistic soul. Above all, she cherished her family and took immense pride in their accomplishments.
Some of Rhoda's happiest memories were made at the family's lake house in New Milford, Connecticut, filled with laughter and time spent together on their boat. Later in life, the Browns purchased a weekend home in Roxbury, Connecticut, a place Rhoda also loved deeply. In 2016, the Browns relocated their second home to Redding, Connecticut, to be closer to their grandchildren. At the end of her life, Rhoda resided at Maplewood Senior Living Community in Southport, Connecticut. Her family extends their deepest appreciation to the wonderful staff at Maplewood, who went above and beyond in their compassionate care for Rhoda.
Rhoda was predeceased by her husband, District Attorney Richard A. Brown. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Brown Foodman, and her husband, Bruce; her daughter, Karen; and her son, Todd Brown, and his wife, Monica. She was extraordinarily proud of her granddaughters, Leah Foodman, a West Point graduate, Army veteran, and Harvard Law School student, and Alana Foodman, a Legislative Correspondent in U.S. Senator Ted Budd's (R-NC) Washington, D.C. office.
Rhoda will be remembered for her warmth, grace, dedication to service, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her legacy of love and generosity will live on through all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Arrangements were held by Sholom Chapel. For any questions please call (203) 324-4494.