Thomas A. Brown

Thomas A. Brown, 71, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born July 10, 1946 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Joseph M. and Mary R. (Bragg) Brown.

On June 1, 1968, he married Lynn R. (Ashby) Brown who survives.

Tom was a 1964 graduate of Bradford High School. He then joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #996 obtaining his Master Journeyman's Card in June of 1968. Later he served as president until the merger with Local #5 out of Pittsburgh. He then worked at Kendall/Witco Corp. until his retirement.

He was a member of St. Bernard Church, member and President of the LaStella Lodge, Italian-American Progressive Club and the Chairman of the Festa Italiana Committee. He had previously served on the Bradford Area School Board, and the Bradford Township Zoning Board. He was very active in the community with various organizations and youth sport activities. 

Surviving in addition to his wife of 50 years, are three children, two daughters, Stacey (John) Siffrinn, and Susan (Greg) Gleason, one son, Christopher (Stephanie) Brown, all of Bradford, 10 grandchildren, Nicholas Brown, BriAnne Gleason, Isabella (Josh) Anderson, Kelly Siffrinn, Samantha Behan, Sean Siffrinn, Nathan Kloss, Jessica Behan, Travis Gleason and Kyleigh Brown, three great grandchildren, one brother Joseph (Jean) Brown of Rising Sun, MD, one niece and five nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Carol Ann (Brown) Mosenson.

Family will be receiving friends on Friday, May 11, 2018, from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main Street.

Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am on Saturday, May 12, 2018, with Rev Raymond Gramata pastor as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorials if desired may be made to the Festa Italiana, 1 Festival Way, Bradford PA 16701, or the charity of the donor's choice.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Stacy, Sue and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
— Lydia (Smith) Olechna

Lynn and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers to you at the loss of Tom (dad). What a truly wonderful person whose heart filled lives with smiles. Rest in peace my friend. The people in heaven will be waiting for you. Love, Sue.
— Sue Hamric

Lynn and family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom was so dedicated to his family, friends and the community. He will be missed by anyone who ever knew him.
— Ken and Peg Miller

Lynn and family - so sorry to hear of Toms passing. We had some good times back in our youth with the Hobson Place gang. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ceil Magoon
— Ceil and Nick Magoon

So sorry for the loss of this great man. It will not be easy saying goodbye...i send big squeezes and strength to you all. xoxo God Bless
— Stacey Colosimo

So sorry for your loss. He was a great person. Denny & Donna Griesbaum
— DONNA GRIESBAUM

So very sad to lose my dialysis buddy. He will be missed dearly. My deepest condolences.
— Michele Distrola

I knew Tom since 1st grade. He lived down the street. Sorry for your loss Lynn
— John Shaw

I knew Tom since 1st grade. He lived down the street. Sorry for your loss Lynn
— John Shaw

I knew Tom since 1st grade. He lived down the street. Sorry for your loss Lynn
— John Shaw

I knew Tom since 1st grade. He lived down the street. Sorry for your loss Lynn
— John Shaw

I knew Tom since 1st grade. He lived down the street. Sorry for your loss Lynn
— John Shaw

I knew Tom since 1st grade. He lived down the street. Sorry for your loss Lynn
— John Shaw

I knew Tom since 1st grade. He lived down the street. Sorry for your loss Lynn
— John Shaw

Tom, so very sorry to see you have left us. Far too soon classmate- and you will be very much missed by family, friends, and the community. Until we meet again my friend, rest in peace -
— Steve Giordano

Tom, so very sorry to see you have left us. Far too soon classmate- and you will be very much missed by family, friends, and the community. Until we meet again my friend, rest in peace - my sincere sympathy to family and friends.
— Steve Giordano

Tom, so very sorry to see you have left us. Far too soon classmate- and you will be very much missed by family, friends, and the community. Until we meet again my friend, rest in peace - my sincere sympathy to family and friends.
— Steve Giordano

Tom, so very sorry to see you have left us. Far too soon classmate- and you will be very much missed by family, friends, and the community. Until we meet again my friend, rest in peace - my sincere sympathy to family and friends.
— Steve Giordano

Tom, so very sorry to see you have left us. Far too soon classmate- and you will be very much missed by family, friends, and the community. Until we meet again my friend, rest in peace - my sincere sympathy to family and friends.
— Steve Giordano

Tom, so very sorry to see you have left us. Far too soon classmate- and you will be very much missed by family, friends, and the community. Until we meet again my friend, rest in peace - my sincere sympathy to family and friends.
— Steve Giordano

Tom, so very sorry to see you have left us. Far too soon classmate- and you will be very much missed by family, friends, and the community. Until we meet again my friend, rest in peace -
— Steve Giordano

Sending you all love and prayers. May your memories comfort you during this extremely difficult time.
— Meghan Tomlin and Andrew Bush

Chris, Stacey, and Sue... So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
— Bridget Petitt Babola

Tom was such a genuine person. He will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Mike, Tina, Alex, Kayla and Haley
— The Vinelli''s

To the Brown Family, truly sorry to hear about Brownie. He was our Legion baseball coach and our St. Bernards youth basketball coach so many years ago. A few of us were talking about the good times we had with him as our coach last night. When we would run into him in Bradford he would give us that grin. We knew what he meant. We will miss you Brownie. God Speed!!!
— Mike & Sally Sposato

Lynn and the kids, So sorry to hear of Tom''s passing. Brownie was my oldest and one of my best friends. Grade school till now. So many great memories. I will miss him greatly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Skip
— Skip Kemick

Tommy was a good guy who will be missed. My sympathies to his family.
— Jim Bennardo

I''m so very sorry to hear this, Tom was a sweet man. He will be dearly missed. I always enjoyed talking with him. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you.
— Sherry Aylward

I’m so sorry for your loss! He was such a nice man, I always enjoyed talking to him!
— Michelle Bizzarro

Lynne and family my deepest sympathy DARLENE
— DARLENE baugh

You were a very special person and you will be missed by many. Rest in peace. You’re home now ??????
— Teri Everett

I''m so very sorry for your loss you all are in my thoughts and prayers if you need anything please let me know
— Alicia Larkham

I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
— Linda Brown Komori

Lynn and family so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a good and loving person..he will be missed by many. I Club won''t be the same without him..hugs to you all
— Dick & Bev Kloss

Sue & Greg and family, Stacey & John and family, Chris and family. Very sorry to hear of your Dad''s passing. Prayers and thoughts for all of you.
— Wendy Hatch Brendel

God bless you Tommy!! Always made me feel part of the Brown family. Love you always.
— David Autrey

Tom was such a great man, he will be greatly missed. Prayers that God has you in his hands in this time of need. Love to you all.
— Cindy & Steve

Words do not express the loss of Tom. Our deepest sympathy to his family,
— RICHARD AND KATHI DITTMAN

I will truly miss you Tom. Thank you for being a good husband to my sister, and father to your children.
— Eric Ashby

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. RIP Tom
— Bonnie Stevens

So sorry for the loss of Tom! Always enjoyed seeing & talking with him. What a great man!
— Betty Hendryx

Lynn and Family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will our dear neighbor as I''m sure the entire community will too.
— Kathleen Jones & Family

Condolences

  • Stacy, Sue and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.

    — Lydia (Smith) Olechna
  • Lynn and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers to you at the loss of Tom (dad). What a truly wonderful person whose heart filled lives with smiles. Rest in peace my friend. The people in heaven will be waiting for you. Love, Sue.

    — Sue Hamric
  • Lynn and family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom was so dedicated to his family, friends and the community. He will be missed by anyone who ever knew him.

    — Ken and Peg Miller
  • Lynn and family - so sorry to hear of Toms passing. We had some good times back in our youth with the Hobson Place gang. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ceil Magoon

    — Ceil and Nick Magoon
  • So sorry for the loss of this great man. It will not be easy saying goodbye...i send big squeezes and strength to you all. xoxo God Bless

    — Stacey Colosimo