Edward Brown

Edward M. Brown, 53 of Yonkers, NY died peacefully on January 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and friends after battling a long illness. A lifelong resident of Yonkers, he was born on August 14, 1961 to the late Andrew and Grace (nee O’Neill) Brown. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois (nee Carol), his adoring daughter Lauren and his beloved son Matthew. He is also survived by his 4 brothers Andrew, David, Francis and William and his 3 sisters Marilyn Sullivan-Brown, Janet Lemischak and Mary Fitzgerald. He was predeceased by his niece Tara Fitzgerald. Eddie was a loving uncle to his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews all will miss him terribly. Eddie graduated from Gorton High School in 1979 (All City Baseball Pitcher). He earned his bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College and a master’s degree from Mercy College. Early on Ed Brown lovingly known as “Downtown” worked for the city of Yonkers before moving on to St. John’s Riverside Hospital where he worked for over 30 years starting in the store room, moving up to Assistant Vice President of Inter-Facility Support Services. A loving, amazingly funny and giving man, Eddie was a past member of the Pacoys Boys Club, The Crescent Club, local chapters of the Elks Lodge and Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He was an aide to the Grand Marshall of the Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2010. Eddie was a man of strong moral character and relied on his faith throughout his life. Eddie loved his puppies Laci, Brooklyn and Gabbi. He enjoyed playing golf, boating, watching football and the amazing Mets and he had a great love for music.. He enjoyed playing stickball with his brothers when he was younger. Eddie had the uncanny ability of making people laugh with his stories and jokes. Eddie was loved by everyone who met him and he will be missed forever. Visiting hours will be in the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Friday from 3-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in Christ the King Church on Saturday January 17th at 10am. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to a scholarship that will be set up in Edward’s name. Please remit to Lois Brown c/o 15 Autumn Circle Yonkers, NY 10703.

Whalen & Ball Funeral Home

168 Park Avenue

Yonkers, NY 10703

(914)965-5488

www.whalenandballfh.com