Joseph Francis Browne
December 9, 1927 ~ January 4, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 11:00 AM in St. George's Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Second Viewing/Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in St. George's Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD.
Joseph Francis “Joe” Browne, 80, of Valley Lee, MD and formerly of Buffalo, NY died January 4, 2008 at his residence. Born December 9, 1927 in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Patrick Joseph and Hnora O’Shea Browne. He was the loving husband of Phyllis Rita Johel Browne whom he married on May 26, 1951 in Buffalo, NY. He is survived by his children; Patrick J. Browne and his wife Donna of San Diego, CA, Daniel C. Browne and his wife Kim of Valley Lee, MD, Mary E. Walker and her husband Reed of Great Mills, MD and Joseph M. Browne and his significant other Erica of Greensboro, NC as well as 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Ann Kontos of Buffalo, NY and Margaret Murray of Lewiston, NY. He was preceded in death by his siblings; John, William, Mary and Frank Browne and Rev. James Browne. A graduate of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institution “Class of 1945” he then attended Manhattan College and graduated in 1950 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Joe served in the US Army from 1945-1947. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1974 from Buffalo, NY after working at Bell Aerospace Company in Buffalo for 23 years. Upon moving to MD he worked for the Naval Air Test Center for 19 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member and treasurer of the Serra Club of So. MD, past president of the Little Flower School and St. Mary’s Academy PTA, a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Buffalo, NY. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be held at 7:00 PM. The family will also receive friends on Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 in St. George’s Catholic Church from 10:00-11:00 AM, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Rev. Msgr. Karl Chimiak and Rev. Mark W. Ervin co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ethan Walker, Justin Browne, Patrick Murray, Michael Browne, Reed Walker and William Johel. Honorary pallbearers will Johel Browne, Jacob Walker, Dylan Walker and Joshua Browne. Contributions may be made to St. George Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 9, Valley Lee, MD 20692 and/or Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
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“”Extending our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers””
“Phyllis and family, We are sad to hear of Joe,s death but are comforted knowing he has eternal life and live on with God. We thank God for the gift of his life and all the good things he did in our Parish and community. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Your are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do to help let us know. Sincerely, Love Susan and Ed Alt and Family”
“Mrs Browne and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr Browne was such wonderful, caring person! My deepest sympathy, Julie Slade”
“Phyliis, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. What a wonderful man he was and he truly will be missed.”
“Mrs. Browne and Family: With God’s love and the support of those who care so much, may you find the comfort and strength that will help you now and throughout the days ahead. “
“Phyllis, on behalf of the Kerwin family, I would like to extend our condolences and to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.”
“Dear Phyllis and Family, We are sorry to hear of Joe’s passing, he will be greatly missed. You are a wonderful family and will have the community support. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. We love you all and God bless. Mary Ann and family.”
“Mary and family, we are very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Debbie, Nathan, and Erica”
“Joe and family- we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike, Liz and Isabella Uber”
“Joe was my first mentor at Mission Systems, a class act, ture character from one end to the other. I’ve thought of him often since he retired and I will think of him often for the remainder of my life, he made a great impression on me. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. He was a wonderful man, a one of a kind person who brought much to this world and will be missed greatly.”
“Mrs. Browne and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the comforting hand of God’s grace be with you. “
“Mrs Browne, Our sympathy to you and your family. Bill and I both enjoyed working with Joe during our years at Mission Systems. He was truly a wonderful and kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Mary and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you. It is very hard when you lose someone that means the world to you. Remember all the good times that you had and it will help you get through. My prayers are with you and your family.”
“We miss you Grandpa, and wish we could be there. I find comfort in all the wonderful memories I have of you and our family together. We love you, Grandma, take care!”
“Dear Mrs. Browne and Joe, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Browne’s passing. I know you and the family will miss him greatly. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Leigh Ann and Ernie Keller and Family”
“Joe and Family, my sympathy goes out to you all. I will keep you in my prayers during your dificult season in life.”
“Phyllis, I just want to express to you my sincere condolence and let you know that we all lost a good person and a good friend. Domenico Brienza.”
“Dear Mrs. Browne, Pat and Donna, Dan and Kim, Mary and Reed, Joe and Erica, I was so saddened to learn of Mr. Browne’s death. So many of my memories from my adolescence include your family. I still remember (and always will) the way his whole body moved up and down when he chuckled, the twinkle in his eye when teasing someone, his love for his wife, his pride in his children, and his joy in his grandchildren. If was such a wonderful thing to see him and Mrs. Browne when they came up to Sam’s visiting hours in 2001. I can’t tell you how much that meant to me. I wish I was able to do the same for you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With much love, Priscilla (mossman@crocker.com)”
“We are very sorry for you loss and you have our deepest symathy.. Kie & J D Williams “