Riverview, Florida
Michael A. Browne, age 64, of Riverview, Florida, and County Mayo, Ireland, died suddenly on July 9, 2020. Michael was born in the Bronx, New York, on June 16, 1956, son of late Michael A. Browne and late Mary Grace Royce. Michael loved his family and treasured his friends. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed spending time fishing, hosting crawfish boils, playing poker, and enjoying live music at his tiki bar. He loved his summers in County Mayo, enjoying a pint of Guinness outside his Mount Falcon “Castle.” He cherished spending time with his Beloved Aunt Margaret Ann and his McHale and Browne cousins in Ireland. Michael was a true entrepreneur with over 40 years of leadership in the Telecommunications and Software industries. As the founder and CEO of Total Software Solutions, Michael, along with his colleagues, built a highly successful business serving leading mobile operators worldwide.
Michael is survived by his siblings, Maureen Roberts of Illinois, Peg O’Leary of New York, James Browne of Florida, Thomas Browne of South Carolina, and Susan Tucker of New York; and his nieces and nephews, Patrick and Caitlin Roberts; Kathleen O’Leary; Matthew, Patrick, and Lisa Ann Browne; and, Trent and Dillon Tucker; and dozens of cousins across County Mayo, Ireland; London, England; and Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. Michael is also survived by his lifelong friend and “family member”, Richard Kelleher and his wife, Mandy. Sharing our loss are dozens of Michael’s friends who were his extended family including Timothy Kuveke, Chris Parrino, Kathleen Gregory, Wayne Williamson, Lee Huggins, Bob Myers, Rex Skipper, the “Fort Meyers crew” including Joe Sweeney, Nancy Sword, Laurie Lause, and Mitch Haley, the “CopperTop Friday night crew”, and countless others.
Michael was predeceased by his parents, Michael A. Browne and Mary Grace Royce; and, his younger brother, Patrick Browne, in 1983.
Michael was bigger than life and he will be greatly missed by his loving brothers, sisters, aunt, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Due to COVID-19, Michael's family will be hosting a memorial service that will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, July 21st at 8:45am (EST). All are welcome to join the service. Expectant guests should download and test out Zoom in advance of Tuesday's service to avoid any technical issues Tuesday. Please ensure you are muted throughout the service to give respect to the speakers.
Link for Tuesday at 8:45am (EST): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81397011872
Alternatively, those without a computer can listen to the service by dialing a local number below and typing in the Meeting ID: 813 9701 1872
USA: + 1 646 558 8656
Australia: +61 2 8015 6011
Ireland: +353 1 240 8941
In accordance with Michael’s very specific wishes, cremation will follow with distribution of Michael’s ashes in the Gulf of Mexico to be planned when family and friends can safely come together for a celebration of Michael’s life, expected to be in 2021, for a celebration of Michael’s life.
Michael’s last act of generosity was his organ donation. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lions Eye Institute or to the American Cancer Society in Michael’s memory.
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