Herbert Brown

DATELINE: Cranston

Brown, Herbert L., 96, of Cranston, died Friday, April 25, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Sylvia (Rosen) Brown for 64 years, the devoted father of Andi, Ellen Effren (Jerry) and Heidi (Rich Moche) and adoring grandfather of Sydney and Jack Zelinka; Jay (Leigh) and Hilary Effren; and Isaac, Charlotte and Henry Moche. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Phyllis Brown and Trude Brown. He was predeceased by his brothers Bertram, Norman and Russell.  Son of the late Charles and Lillian (Beerman) Brown, he was born in Providence and lived his entire life in Rhode Island.  He was a leading retailer with his men’s and boy’s apparel store, Herbert Brown, Incorporated. He became a real estate broker and Vice President of  Henry W. Cooke Company and later founded his own firm, Herbert Brown Realty.  Mr. Brown was an exhibiting artist with shows at the Providence Art Club and the Rhode Island Watercolor Society.  He served on the boards of Temple Emanu-El, The former Jewish Home for the Aged, and the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Society, and was named an honorary board member of the Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island.  Mr. was also an accomplished composer and poet.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 27th at 10:00 a.m. in Temple Emanu-El, on the corner of Sessions Street and Morris Avenue, Providence.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish Seniors Agency, 100 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907.  For shiva information, please contact Shalom Memorial Chapel.  For online condolences, please go to www.ShalomMemorialChapel.com.

 

14 Comments

  1. gwen
    Apr 26, 2014

    Please accept my sincere condolences to the family. May your many fine memories of her bring you comfort during this difficult time. Our loving heavenly Father is the God of all comfort and if you allow him,he can and will help you because “he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7)

  2. Richard Goldfine
    Apr 26, 2014

    I was so sorry to read of Herb’s passing, but pleased to see that he lived such a long and full life. I have fond memories of going to his store with my mother in the 1950′s to buy back- to -school clothes and even my Bar Mitzvah suit. Thanks to Herb, one of my aunts used to call me the best dressed boy in Woonsocket. My mother knew him well and he always treated us as friends rather than customers. May he rest in peace.

  3. Richard Campagnone
    Apr 26, 2014

    Sylvia and family: I was so sorry to have read about the passing of Herbert. I worked for him in Wayland Square. Please except my condolences and prayers at this time.
    Richard Campagnone-Daytona Beach, Florida

  4. Roslyn Markoff
    Apr 27, 2014

    I send my sincere condolences on the loss of Herbert. Even before I met him, my husband told me that when he was a young boy, Herbie used to fit him to suits at the Outlet Company. To know Herbie was to like and respect him because he was such a nice guy. My heartfelt sympathy to your family.

  5. Susan Steiner
    Apr 27, 2014

    Andi, Sylvia and family,
    Sending my sympathy and understanding to you at this time.
    Susan Steiner

    • Andi Brown
      Jun 5, 2014

      HI Susan,

      This was so sweet of you. Thanks for your kind words.

      Hope to see you soon.
      Andi

  6. rhonda Brown
    Apr 27, 2014

    Andi, I am so sorry to read of your father’s death. While reading his condolences,it appears he was a beloved man. I wish your family strength in the days to come
    rhonda

    • Andi Brown
      Jun 5, 2014

      HI Rhonda,

      So sweet of you to write. Thank you so much for your kind words.

      Warmly,
      Andi

  7. Russell Brown, Jr.
    Apr 27, 2014

    I remember Herb well and I always enjoyed seeing him when, as a teenager, I visited Providence with my father. Donna, Kathryn, and I are sorry we can’t be with you at this time.

    Russell

    • Andi Brown
      Jun 5, 2014

      Hi Russ,

      So lovely to hear from you. It’s been so many years. I hope and your family are all well.

      Fondly,
      Andi

  8. Paul Formal
    Apr 29, 2014

    Debbie and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of sorrow. The daughters all spoke so eloquently and emotionally at the service. The apple does not fall far from the tree. A great man with wonderful, devoted daughters and wife.

    Paul & Debbie Formal

    • Andi Brown
      Jun 5, 2014

      Hi Paul and Debbie,

      Thank you so much, Paul, for attending the funeral. It meant a lot to me, as do your kind words here.

      Warmly,
      Andi

  9. Christina Ricci
    May 6, 2014

    Andi, I was so very sorry to hear of your father’s passing from Jane. So many of on our board have aging parents and worry day to day of their wellbeing. I know you were very close to him and will miss him very much. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.

    Christina Ricci

    • Andi Brown
      Jun 5, 2014

      HI Chris,

      Thanks so much for your kind words. It really means a lot.

      Hope to see you one of these days!

      Warmly,
      Andi

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