Mark Anthony Brown Sr.

May 3, 1966 - November 17, 2020

Mark Anthony Brown, Sr. came into this world on May 3, 1966. He was the second son born to Ralston (Charlie) Brown and the third son born to Gloria Brown. He was the only son of Louise Lennon (Aunt Lue) who raised him from three months to adulthood. Mark was surrounded by a loving, caring and supportive family - Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brown, his paternal grandparents and Ms. Keturah Black and Norman Morgan maternal grandparents. He also got the love from his uncles and aunts - Eunice (Aubrey Sr.) Chung, Berthram (Sheila) Brown, Winston (Jessica) Brown, Horace “Maggie” (Vivia) Brown, Orville Brown, Milton Brown and Helene (Willie) Howard. His siblings Fredricka (Courtney), Shelly, Garnet (deceased), Jason, Ralston (Shemae) all cherished him. Mark’s mother, Gloria loved him beyond words. His other sisters Sonia and Miss Joe were fiercely protective of him. Many of those who knew Mark during his childhood remember him as a youngster with an incredible inquiring mind. This innate curiosity spanned the gamut of nearly every human activity from sports to academics to being a cadet, a faithful friend and supporting family member who had a great love for his mamma (Aunt Lue). His young brain absorbed just about everything to which he was exposed. Mark had a balanced upbringing and enjoyed playing cricket, football and athletics under the mentorship of his uncle “Maggie.’’ Mark was in many ways an average young man. He was fun, loving, mischievous and adventurous. But most of all he was an honorable person. Mark successfully attended and graduated from the St. Jago High School in Spanish Town, Jamaica, where he excelled in all areas of his secondary school life. He also represented Jamaica at the CARIFTA games where his main discipline was javelin. After his secondary school experience, he migrated to the United States to join his father, Ralston and resided in West Haven, CT. Mark met and married the love of his life, Judy Grier, whom he married on August 11, 1989. Together they had two beautiful children Bianca and Mark Jr. Mark was a loving husband and father and the center of their family. He protected his family fiercely. He loved his wife and children more than anything in this world. He brought out the best in his children, and of course his wife Judy, the ultimate joy of his life. Mark attended Gateway Community College in New Haven where he obtained an Associate degree in Business Administration and Management. He later pursued additional studies through the Cornell University Home Study program with a concentration in Management Information Systems. Mark was employed as a Store Manager for Rite Aid for the past five years, until recently pursuing a new career opportunity with Amazon. He will be sorely missed for his professionalism and friendly demeanor. One of Mark’s greatest hobbies was music, specifically being the DJ at family functions along with taking family photos and videos at any opportunity. He also enjoyed debating current events with family and friends. Family members looked forward to Mark’s smile and kind heart whenever he was around them. He was truly loved by his immediate family, paternal relatives, as well as his in-laws. May God continue to comfort his wife Judy, his children Bianca and Mark Jr., his mother, Gloria, his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law: Onita, Betty (Roy), Asheda, Ruth, brothers-in-law: Jonathan, William, Tarin, Jefferson Jr., Willie (Roberta) and all of us who mourn his loss. Let us not endure prolonged sadness as Mark goes on his journey, since we hope to see him again. His faithfulness puts him in the line for a resurrection to perfect life. May his soul rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him. Sleep in peace Mark.