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PHILIP BROWN Obituary
Philip James Brown III died on Monday, May 28, 2018 on Martha's Vineyard after a heroic battle with prostate cancer. He was 61. A dreamer in the best sense of the word, warm and giving and emotional, PJ believed life was wonderful. He found his greatest joy in spending time with his wife of 24 years, Beck, and their daughter Michaela. PJ lived in Santa Monica, CA where he worked as an actor in TV, film, theatre, and voice-over. His most recent work was narrating the King Tut Exhibit:Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh. Born on Staten Island, N.Y.,he grew up in Venezuela, Belgium, NJ and Martha's Vineyard, and was a graduate of Boston College. He had a profound love of the water and was an avid swimmer. PJ is survived by his mother, Eileen, his brother, Barry and sisters, Suzanne, Lisa, and Victoria, their spouses and their children. He is predeceased by his father, Philip Brown Jr and sister, Kathleen. The family requests that donations be made in PJ's name to the Actors Fund: actorsfund.org Celebrations of PJ's life are being planned in Morristown, NJ in July and in Santa Monica, CA, at a future date.
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Mark M
November 19, 2024
Dear Brown family. it has taken a few years to discover the loss (of PJ) that I am sure you are all still enduring. My heart goes out to you all. To Michaela who lost a great father I am sure, and to Beck who lost a wonderful husband and companion, I am very saddened to hear this news.
Michael Raysses
June 26, 2018
PJ was sui generis, one of a kind. A towering sequoia of a soul, his transition will be marked by the void that all of us who knew him, who loved and were loved by him, will feel.
It is an emptiness that will only be filled by only on thing: love. In other words, by PJ...
June 16, 2018
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
carol egan
June 14, 2018
Perhaps PJ's grandchildren will read this one day. What I want you to know about PJ is that he cared. He cared deeply. For all of us. He helped us when we needed help. He comforted us when we were down. He was a guide in recovery from all things. A true healer. He was so kind to my children and taught them to meditate. He engaged and supported them as though he was their Uncle. His vibrance and brilliance was his gift to us. He will be waiting for all of us with open arms in heaven!! Cheers!!
Jan Lucas
June 13, 2018
PJ was so positive, so filled with light and so generous with that light. I was always glad to know he was on the earth, doing his thing, no matter how much time had passed without speaking to him.
Peace and comfort to his wife and daughter. Blessings.
Jennifer Rosenstein
June 11, 2018
PJ was a great father to his daughter, Michaela, and a wonderful human being. Every encounter was always joyful and full of light. His was a presence that could lighten the darkest night. The world has lost another beautiful person.
Joe Warren
June 10, 2018
I will remember Pj from our high school days together at Delbarton and later at our reunions. He was a great, high energy guy who will always be fondly remembered.
Adam Burch
June 10, 2018
PJ was a beautiful human. Every time I saw him he welcomed me with a smile and made the space he was in better place with his energy and presence. He went out of his way to help others and did do for me in several occasions. My thoughts are with his family.
Heidi Bendetson
June 10, 2018
What a gentle sweet man. The world is a darker place without his light. I will miss not ever seeing my friend PJ again.
My love to Beck and Michaela.
Jimny Georgiades
June 10, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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