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Philip A. Brown
Posted 6/7/07
Philip A. Brown, 86 REHOBOTH BEACH - Philip A. Brown of Rehoboth Beach passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86. Mr. Brown was born July 20, …
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Philip A. Brown
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Philip A. Brown, 86
REHOBOTH BEACH - Philip A. Brown of Rehoboth Beach passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86.
Mr. Brown was born July 20, 1920, in Drexel Hill, Pa., son of the late Joseph and Anna (Phillips) Brown.
He was employed as a civilian systems analyst with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also active duty with the U.S. Army during World War II, and active with the Army Reserves for 33 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.
Mr. Brown enjoyed square dancing with the Liberty Squares, Philadelphia.
He was a member of the St. Andrew"s Players in Drexel Hill and the Rehoboth Beach Senior Center, and sang with the Bill Earl Chorus Group, Lewes.
Mr. Brown and his wife moved to the Rehoboth Beach area from Drexel Hill about 13 years ago.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edith (Fegan) Brown; three daughters, Terry McLaughlin of Marlton, N.J., Patty Brown of Rehoboth Beach and Maureen Nestel and her husband Brian of Drexel Hill; three sons, Robert J. Brown and his wife Regina of Springfield, Pa., Philip A. Brown Jr. and his wife Carol of Broomall, Pa., and C.A. Brown of Rehoboth Beach; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Edmond"s Catholic Church, King Charles and Laurel streets, Rehoboth Beach, where friends may call one hour prior to mass. The Rev. Raymond Forrester will be the celebrant. Interment will be Saturday at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
REHOBOTH BEACH - Philip A. Brown of Rehoboth Beach passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86.
Mr. Brown was born July 20, 1920, in Drexel Hill, Pa., son of the late Joseph and Anna (Phillips) Brown.
He was employed as a civilian systems analyst with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also active duty with the U.S. Army during World War II, and active with the Army Reserves for 33 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.
Mr. Brown enjoyed square dancing with the Liberty Squares, Philadelphia.
He was a member of the St. Andrew"s Players in Drexel Hill and the Rehoboth Beach Senior Center, and sang with the Bill Earl Chorus Group, Lewes.
Mr. Brown and his wife moved to the Rehoboth Beach area from Drexel Hill about 13 years ago.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edith (Fegan) Brown; three daughters, Terry McLaughlin of Marlton, N.J., Patty Brown of Rehoboth Beach and Maureen Nestel and her husband Brian of Drexel Hill; three sons, Robert J. Brown and his wife Regina of Springfield, Pa., Philip A. Brown Jr. and his wife Carol of Broomall, Pa., and C.A. Brown of Rehoboth Beach; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Edmond"s Catholic Church, King Charles and Laurel streets, Rehoboth Beach, where friends may call one hour prior to mass. The Rev. Raymond Forrester will be the celebrant. Interment will be Saturday at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
