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Benjamin BROWN Obituary
Benjamin Powell Brown, 50, of Juno Beach, Florida, passed away on March 23, 2015. Ben was born on April 22, 1964 in Gainesville, Florida and grew up in the Redlands, Florida. Ben graduated from Columbus High School in 1982. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 1986 and his Juris Doctor from University of Florida Law School in 1989. Ben practiced commercial litigation in Miami and trusts and estates litigation in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ben will be greatly missed by his wife, Jonna Brown, his daughters, Connor Brown, Peyton Brown and Preslie Brown, his parents, Robert B. Brown, Jr. and Tallulah W. Brown, his siblings, Robert B. Brown, III, Bowen Brown, and Melissa de la Fuente and his nieces and nephews, Leigh Brown, Dana Brown, Morgan Vazquez, Cole Brown, Graham Brown, Sam Bathon, Elena de la Fuente and Tallulah de la Fuente. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 27th at 4:00PM at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard, 400 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ben's name to the University of Florida Opportunity Scholars.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin BROWN
January 29, 2020
It is almost 6 years since I lost one of my best friends.
We were an unlikely combo, a tan suave blonde dude from Florida and a pale geeky engineer from the north. We hated each other at first, rowing freshman crew together.
Over time we bonded over beer, humor, and useless trivia.
I had the honor to stand up with him the day he got married, and learn to love his wife and beloved family.
The last time I saw him was at a Cornell reunion, post shark attack. It was a great time as usual.
Benjamin, 'Willis Reed really took to the hoop that day I tell you '
LOVE - STORK
Alan Swan
May 1, 2015
Ben was a great friend, I have many fond memories with Ben his smile and humor. His time with us was truly a gift, God bless and may his memory be a comfort for us all.
Marc Dobin
April 16, 2015
Always a smile. Ben was a true "great guy." I am stunned. The world is a little worse off. My thoughts go to Jonna and the girls. I know they were the center of his world.
April 12, 2015
To the Brown Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with now and Forever.
R.I.P. Ben
Stephen J. Ward and Family
Benjamin Brown on Left with Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Brothers from Cornell University, 1984
Michael Clouser
April 5, 2015
I was very sad to hear about the passing of Ben Brown. Condolences to his extended family. He was a friend and a fraternity brother from Cornell University, he rushed me when I was a freshman and he was a seniour. He was an avid socializer and had a great sense of humour back in those days. He had a great dog Gator who lived in the house with us, and Ben loved his dog dearly. I later visited him when he was a law student at Florida University in Gainesville when he was a law student so long ago. Unfortunately we lost touch over the years but as life would have it, he lived right down the street from my family in Juno Beach and I didn't know it. Sorry I hadn't been in touch. I read about Ben's shark incident after his passing and realized it was great he survived he attack and was able to live for another 11 years after that and be a blessing to his family. I've attached a picture of Ben from his Cornell years, just as I remember him and our brothers.
April 4, 2015
Dear Bob, Tallulah and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for the loss of Ben. We pray for you now and days ahead. May Ben rest in peace.
Best Wishes,
Charlotte Taylor, Sharon Taylor and Danette Brockhouse
Ann Brown-Hailey
March 31, 2015
When I think back on some of the most fun I had growing up in South Florida, most of those memories involve Ben. So intelligent, talented and wise beyond his years. A fierce competitor yet he was where the fun was. It is hard to believe he is no longer here. I liked the world better knowing he was in it. Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Bob, Bowen, Melissa and all of you - I am so deeply sad for this devastating loss. Sending loving thoughts to all of you.
Joven Cizek
March 30, 2015
I pray for the family of Ben Brown. What a horrible loss of a great man. I graduated with Ben from Columbus in 82 and have fond memories of Ben and his character. RIP and may God bless his family.
March 30, 2015
Dear Jonna, Connor, Peyton and Preslie,
I was so very sorry and saddened to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you lots of love and prayers.
Molly Del Re
Steven Potanovic
March 30, 2015
Dear Jonna, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. You and all that grieve are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Roseann R.
March 29, 2015
I first came to speak with Ben in August of 2014. It was a long time friend of Ben's who recommend I use him to handle an estate issue for my son. The exact words that were used were "Call Ben Brown I would trust him to handle my own estate." So I did. Ben did more than just handle the legal end he showed compassion and understanding to my young son who had just lost his dad. He never rushed my son off the phone and tried to answer as many questions as he could. It's important that I pass along that Ben spoke to my son about his children, the conversation was kept simply about school and how proud he was of them. Your dad has touched many people and although we had never met my son and I are so deeply sorry to hear of his passing.
March 29, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to your family... I was shocked when Pete told me... Our prayers are with you all. Bambi and Heather Stock
T.J. Kenneally
March 29, 2015
Dear Jonna, Connor, Peyton and Preslie,
I just want to say how sad and sorry I am for your loss. I was at Cornell and Ben was one of my brothers at FIJI, and one of the finest guys I've ever met. He touched us all with his kindness, sense of humor, intelligence, charm, being a gentleman. Your dad was loved by many. My family and I send our condolences.
T.J. Kenneally, New York City
Nicole Shuler
March 29, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I am grateful that Ben came into our lives. My mother said he was great to work with and I'm thankful that he was there for us when my mom became ill. He was a wonderful man. We need more Ben Brown's in this world.
Suzanne Crawford
March 28, 2015
Dear Connor,
I was so sad to hear of your father's recent death. Hold tight to your memories of your wonderful father. I hope you will be comforted by those memories.
May the love of Christ comfort and strengthen you.
With affection,
Mrs. Crawford
March 28, 2015
My condolence to the Brown Family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. -Isaiah 61:1,2
~Catherine
March 28, 2015
Jonna, Connor, Peyton and Preslie,
I am so proud to have had Ben as a friend since I met him his freshman year whe he was pleding Fiji. We were very close at Cornell, and though I didn't have the chance to see him much in recent years, I have always thougth about him. I was glad I had a chance to see him last October and spend an epic spearfishing day on the boat with him and some of his buddies. I now have Stick Finger "Heartland" on my playlist, and will play it loud. I am glad Cathleen and I had a chance to see you all. We pray for you. Love Iain and Cathleen Douglas
March 28, 2015
Jonna, I am devastated to hear of Ben's passing. I heard yesterday afternoon. Heidi and I will pray for you and your family. Be strong for your girls. Larry Rochefort
Caroline Levet
March 27, 2015
Dear Jonna, Connor, Peyton and Preslie,
We 're so sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences .
Be strong!
Caroline, Juliette, Gregoire Levet
Joanne Lena
March 27, 2015
Our family and our staff at Saras's Kitchen has been shocked and sadden to hear of Ben's sudden passing.Jonna, Payton, Connor and Preslie, you are in our thoughts and paryers. May his memory be eternal!
March 27, 2015
Jonna, Connor, Peyton, and Preslie - It is with great sorrow and disbelief to hear of Ben's passing. Ben was so full of life and taken way too soon. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Rose Garrido
March 27, 2015
Jonna, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Rose Garrido
Christine Harasz
March 27, 2015
You have been in my thoughts and prayers all week. I cannot even say how sad I feel at his passing. peace and love to you Jonna, Payton, Connor and Preslie. Christine Harasz
Kristin Wherry The Buoniconti Fund
March 27, 2015
We are filled with sorrow for your loss. The Buoniconti Fund, Chapters and Miami Project are truly grateful for the years of support that you and Ben shared so generously. Ben was authentic, kind and adventurous.
March 27, 2015
To Jonna, Connor,Peyton, Preslie and Brown Family,
We are all so stunned and shocked over the loss of your wonderful Ben. He was the essence of the perfect man... skilled,smart attorney, great husband and companion..and loving devoted father.We are all hoping your fond memories of your fabulous and full family life together will surround you all and comfort you during this awful time.
We send our deepest condolences and are hoping friends and family will help heal your broken hearts.
With deepest sympathy,
the deMontluzin Family..Laurel,Davis,Jillian and Brooks
Manny Kushner
March 27, 2015
Jonna: I'm so sorry to hear about Ben's sudden passing. It seems like only yesterday that we were all working in Miami. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry, Marcy, Nicole and Jenna Hocking
March 27, 2015
Jonna, Connor, Peyton, Preslie and the entire Brown Family, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss.... Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May your memories find a way to bring you comfort.
March 27, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the Brown Family.
Connie DiSpirito, Elizabeth C. Pines, P.A.
Cindy and Lloyd Schwed
March 26, 2015
To Jonna, Connor, Peyton, Preslie and all the Brown family:
Words cannot express how sad we feel for your loss. Ben was such an impressive Husband, Father, Attorney, and Gentleman in the true sense of what those words should mean. He was charming, brilliant, movie star handsome, but humble, kind and funny. And he lived a charmed life surrounded by four beautiful sweet smart women. You all are in our constant prayers and thoughts. God bless you and Ben.
The Schweds
Jason Rocha
March 26, 2015
My deepest Condolence to the Brown Family.
God Bless All of you.
Jason Rocha Class '82
Larry Phillips
March 26, 2015
Jonna,
Though you and I have never met, I have known Ben for over 30 years. He was my "big" brother at Fiji at Cornell. He was the reason I joined the house. Ben was too smart and too good looking; he had it all and I looked up to him. I am at a loss for words and so sorry for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
March 26, 2015
My deepest condolences to the whole Brown Family. Kristina Catlin Bangs (Cornell '83)
March 26, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ben. I've worked as his court reporter for the past ten years. He was so kind, caring and professional. An absolute pleasure to work with. My condolences to his wife and daughters and also to everyone in the office. Ben will be greatly missed. Julie Andolpho
Jorge Diaz-Silveira
March 26, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Ben. Ben was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all. My prayers go out to the entire family. Jorge Diaz-Silveira
March 26, 2015
John 14:27 Jesus: I am leaving you with a giftpeace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." -Love, Hiiary and Jeff
March 26, 2015
Dear Jonna
I am so sad about the loss of Ben for you and the girls.
Prayers of peace for each of you.
Love, Andree
March 26, 2015
I didn't know Benji personally but I did know many of his friends from our Columbus Class of '82, who told me many stories about his wonderful personality that just made me laugh. It is truly shocking to hear a fellow classmate passing away so young. I will pray for him and his family during this terrible time. RIP Benji.
March 26, 2015
Jonna...Please accept my condolences. I so sorry for your loss. Fi
March 26, 2015
Benjamin RIP. I am very sorry of the news to the whole family. God Bless you all
Louis Stanham from the class of '82.
March 26, 2015
Jonna, we just heard this terrible news about Ben and our hearts and prayers go out to you and your girls. Love, Ritchie & Charlie
Nelson Gosman
March 26, 2015
Jona, My heartfelt sympathies for your loss of Ben. He will be missed by many. But has left many fond memories for us all too.May god's grace comfort you & the girls through this all. My prayers are with you.
March 26, 2015
I am so sorry for Aunt Tallulah, Uncle Bob, Bobby, Bowen and Melissa, and greatly sorry for Jonna and the girls...our prayers are with you all..God will be with you all, I am assured of this..we appreciate so much that he was there right when our father passed...we love you all so very much..-Hiliary
Venkman
March 26, 2015
Heartbroken...
March 26, 2015
Jonna and family...I just learned of Ben's passing and you have my deepest condolences. Ben and I spent many phone calls over the last two decades chatting about fishing, the Bahamas, diving, and the law. He will be missed and you and your family will be in my thoughts. I am so, so sorry. Joe Ankus
March 26, 2015
Jona I'm so sorry for the loss of Ben
May you draw comfort from knowing that our Heavenly Father is the God of all comfort and deeply cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7
Deborah Shuler
March 26, 2015
Ben was one of the greatest men I've ever known. I was very fortunate to have worked wuth him and had him in my life. Ben loved his family and loved life. He will be terribly missed but we were all truly blessed to have known Ben.
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