Edward Francis Brown, 78 years old and a 40-year resident of Manhasset, passed away on June 30, 2001. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 54 years, Joan; his six children: Stephen, Regina, Douglas, Patricia, Daniel, and Christopher; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Born on March 27, 1923, he attended St. Michael's Elementary and Xaverian High Schools in Brooklyn. He was among the first to join the Navy at the beginning of World War II and after the war, continued his education at the University of Connecticut.

An executive with McCormick Spice Company, he was retired for the past 18 years. He possessed a great love and pride in Manhasset. He was an active member of St. Mary's Church, the St. Michael's Alumni Association and the American Legion. He had a lifelong love of boating which he pursued as a member of the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. An avid fan of both tennis and golf, he was a member of the Stratford-Vanderbilt Country Club for 35 years and a member of the Plandome Country Club.

He spent his summers at Cranberry Lake, New Jersey and wintered in the Caribbean and Florida with many of his friends from Manhasset. On July 3, he was interred at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, New York. Bishop John R. McGann, Father Halligan, SJ, and Father William O'Rourke led the many mourners in prayer at Fairchild's funeral home.

The funeral ceremonies were presided over by Father Kevin Smith, formerly of St. Mary's parish with the Naval Guard in attendance playing taps and presenting the flag to his wife, Joan, in tribute of his Naval Service.

The attached poem, written by his grandaughters Caitlin and Kathleen, was read at the funeral service by his many grandchildren.

I will always remember the fun times we had

You always made us so cheerful and glad

I will always remember the ice cream we shared

And how you always cared

I'll always remember Cranberry Lake

I'll never forget those shakes you'd make

Remember all the golf we played

And always sang in the cool summer shade

Puerto Rico was always fun

We talked and laughed all day in the sun

The stories you told were such a treasure

Listening to you was my greatest pleasure

Grandpa you taught us in many ways

Your love, your kindness, till the end of your days

Caitlin Brown

Kathleen Connolly