Obituaries

October 30th, 2024

 

Thomas C. Brown, 79, of West Chester passed away on October 29^th at Chester County Hospital.  He was born and raised in Philadelphia before moving to Linwood, PA during his high school years. Tom was a graduate of St. James High School with the class of 1963.  He went on to attend Goldy Beacom College in Delaware.  He worked for many years in management for several different auto dealerships throughout the greater Philadelphia area.

He enjoyed playing poker, going to the casinos and horse racing.  He also liked to bowl and was a member of the St. James alumni bowling league with whom he is featured on the St. James wall of fame.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, Thomas, and Barbara Brown; brother, Joseph Brown; in-laws, Tony Rokicka, Betty Steif, and Kay McPartland.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Brown; in-laws, Robert Rokicka (Pat), and Phil Rokicka (Robin); cousin, Ed Dougherty with whom he was very close, as well as many other cousins, nieces, and nephews.

His funeral service will be held on Friday, November 8^th at 12pm at the Joseph A. Ward Funeral Home 1459 Market St. Linwood, PA.  Friends and family are invited for visitation from 11am-12pm.  Burial of ashes will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery.