Robert A. “Brownie” Brown, 56, of Sheffield Avenue, Newport, RI, passed away unexpectedly, on April 15, 2014 at Newport Hospital.
Born in Newport, RI on February 23, 1958, he is the son of the late Stanley P. and Jeanne M. (Friend) Brown.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Smith) Brown. They would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this October.
He was the proud and loving father of two daughters, Marlee J. Brown and Morgan E. Brown, both of Newport, RI; his siblings, Jane A. Roach (Ted) of Newport, RI, Mary B. Sinnott (Jimmy) of Middletown, RI, Stanley P. Brown, Jr.(Elaine) of Portsmouth, RI, Frederick W. Brown (Linda) of Jamestown, RI and Christine E. Pimentel (Chris) of Portsmouth, RI; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.
Bobby was a dedicated employee of Newport Grand for 33 years, where he served as the Manager of Valet. He was a 1976 graduate of Rogers High School and a graduate of the former Rhode Island Junior College, now the Community College of RI. Brownie enjoyed fishing, his morning coffee drives along Newport’s Ocean Drive and walking “his boys” Sam and Duff. Like his father before him, he fancied himself to be a great tomato gardener, always growing enough to share with family and friends. He also enjoyed watching the birds in his bird feeders. Bobby was an avid sports fan. He loved all of the Boston sports teams and NASCAR. He also enjoyed golfing and tennis. Bobby was a devoted family man and a loyal friend to many.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 4-8 pm in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 10 am in Trinity Church, Queen Anne’s Square, Newport, RI. Burial will be on Thursday April 24, 2014 in Island Cemetery at 9 am. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Hillside Charitable Foundation, 8 Memorial Blvd. Newport, RI 02840.
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