John Julius Brown
Born: Sun., Dec. 17, 1939
Died: Mon., Jan. 5, 2015
Visitation
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thu., Jan. 08, 2015
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Thu., Jan. 08, 2015
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Fri., Jan. 09, 2015
Location: St. Jane Frances Church
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John Julius Brown, Sr. "Big John" age 75, a resident of Pasadena, died on January 5, 2015 at his home.
He was born on December 17, 1939, in Baltimore, to the late Evelyn Margaret and Julius Frank Brown. He served in the US Sixth Army, 124th Battalion, Company B during the Vietnam era; and after his honorable discharge in 1965, he went on to work as a tugboat engineer for 45 years. A longtime member of the American Legion, he always enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his three sisters: Delores Perseghin, Diane Mancuso, and Jeanie Harper; and his brother Cliff Brown.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years: Mary Anna Brown; his son John J. Brown, Jr.; his daughter Angela Cathy Heck, all of Pasadena; his sister Evelyn Baier; his brother James Brown, both of Dundalk; and his brother in law Dave Perseghin.
Friends are invited to visit on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena. On Friday, the procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30 AM to go to a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 10 AM in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, with Monsignor Carl Cummings officiating. Feel free to express your condolences here as well.
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Mary Stella
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Posted Tue January 06, 2015
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Mary Ann and family.......John was such a joy to be around and will be sorely missed. I always enjoyed his stories and good humor and loved being in his company. May the fond memories you have of him bring you comfort during this most difficult time. You all are in my prayers.
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Dorothy Wills
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Posted Tue January 06, 2015
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I am very sorry to hear of John passing... Prayers 4. Him N his FAMILY WITH LOVE. DOROTHY WILLS. 🇺🇸
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Krista LaPaglia
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Posted Wed January 07, 2015
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 MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent by The LaPaglia family.
John will always be in our hearts and memories. With sympathy and much love, Bob, Krista, Rob, Kurt and Kate LaPaglia
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Linda Brown
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Posted Thu January 08, 2015
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Dear Aunt Mary-ann and Johnny,So sorry for your loss,Uncle John
ny was a great man,He will be missed by many,I Loved him very much!
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K. Nichols
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Posted Mon January 12, 2015
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Like you, I know the feeling of having to say good-bye to someone who is dearly loved. However, you can be sure that our heavenly Father understands your pain and will give you the comfort you need because "he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) Please accept my sincere condolences.
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