George R. Brown
October 7, 1934 - March 11, 2022
George R. Brown, 87, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born Sunday, October 7, 1934 in Staten Island, New York, he was the son of the late William Brown and the late Antoinette Monsees Brown. He was a proud firefighter with the New York City Fire Department and retired after 28 years of service from Engine 162 in Staten Island. He served our Country Honorably in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. George was the beloved husband of 66 years to Margaret. Loving father to Patricia McVicar (Michael), Ronald Brown (Becky), Roger Brown and Linda Taylor (Vince). Devoted grandfather to Chad, Cameron, Joshua,Chelsey, Megan, Shannon, Nicole and Zachary. He was also the cherished great grandfather to his 6 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd. (at Eltingville Station), Staten Island, New York. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 202 at St Joseph's Church in Rossville located at 16 Poplar Ave Staten Island, New York 10309. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. If so desired, contributions in George's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
George R. Brown, 87, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born Sunday, October 7, 1934 in Staten Island, New York, he was the son of the late William Brown and the late Antoinette Monsees Brown.... View Obituary & Service Information