Memory Eternal!
Abraham Brown (Brownie or Abe to his family and friends), died on March 28, 2014, after a long illness. The most important things in his full life were his family, church, country and his love of music. He was born to Sam Brown and Mary (Corey) Brown in Homestead, PA on May 5, 1925. After graduating from the Homestead Public Schools in June, 1943, he entered the United States Army/Air Corps in July 1943 where he obtained training and education as a medical surgical technician. He is a proud American Veteran. Upon his discharge in February, 1946 he returned to Homestead where he purchased Donald Duck Cleaners. The following year he moved to Greensburg, PA. and entered Saint Vincent's College in Latrobe as a music major. After graduating with a B.A. in music in May 1951 he began his teaching career in Coalport, PA where he shared his love of music with students from elementary school through High School. He continued to pursue his education at Penn State University, Duquesne University, Bowie State College and received his Master's Degree in Education from Towson State College in 1969.
On June 11, 1950 he married Lula Mary Nassif in Altoona, PA. Their love produced four children; Samuel J. Brown (Donna) of Annapolis, Deborah A. Brown of New York, Dr. Stephen D. Brown (Jennifer) of Annapolis, and George E. Brown (Chris) of Annapolis. His 15 grandchildren (Sarah, Sammy, Anna, Lexi, Georgi, Helena, Laila, Catherine, Giselle, Stephen, Jenna, Mickey, Johnny, Annie and Georgia) were an endless source of his pride. Until his illness he never missed an event or activity for the children or grandchildren. He videoed every event so they could have their memories. In 1962, he made a permanent move to Annapolis, where for three years he taught music at Southern High School. He was then promoted as an administrator to the Board of Education for Anne Arundel County.