Thomas R. Brown

HUDSON FALLS – Thomas R. Brown, 92, a longtime resident of Hudson Falls passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Glens Falls Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born June 22, 1931, in Glens Falls, Tom was the son of the late Lyle and Ella (Rozell) Brown.

Tom was a 1949 graduate of Hudson Falls High School, and later enlisted in the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country from 1951 to 1955. While on leave, he married the love of his life Beverly A. Hart on August 3, 1952, at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. During Tom’s time in the Air Force, he and Beverly spent time in Arizona, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Following his Honorable discharge from the Air Force, they returned to the area where they built their home and raised their family in Hudson Falls, enjoying 71 loving years of marriage.

He was employed both before and after his time in the Service at Imperial Paper, later known as Hercules and Ciba-Geigy in Glens Falls, from where he retired as a foreman/supervisor in 1988. After retirement, Tom enjoyed working as a Jack of all Trades for his nephew Tom Ringer at Ringer’s Car Country, officially retiring in 1994.

Tom loved to spend time with his family, friends, and neighbors. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling, biking, dancing, and parties on the weekends. He gave his children and grandchildren lifelong memories of camping in the Adirondacks and traveling to the beaches of New Jersey, Florida, and Maine. Tom also shared his love of hunting, fishing, skiing and sledding adventures down the local hills; who can forget the side yard hill on Meadow Road?

He was well known for his meticulous care of his home, yard, and garden, leaving a legacy of pride with his children’s care of their own property. Tom extended his never-ending energy to his family, friends, and neighbors, always lending a hand and taking care of their yards whenever he could. He was a consummate news junkie, and a wealth of knowledge. He always read the Post-Star front to back, mastering the daily Jumble and never missed the evening news.

Tom and Bev enjoyed spending time at the casinos, traveling to visit family and friends; attending their grandchildren’s sporting and musical events, and took great pride in their educational accomplishments.

In addition to his parents, Tom is predeceased by his siblings, Beverly Cleavland, Lyle Brown, Jr., Robert “Bobby John” Brown, Peggy DeVivo, Norman Brown, Zella Elder, and Dixie Febrarro.

Survivors include his loving wife, Beverly (Hart) Brown, his son, Stephen Brown (Pamela); his daughters, Susan Castro (James Caron) and Lisa Sperry (Dennis); his grandchildren, Julia Brown, Doctor Megan Brown, Thomas Sperry, Benjamin Sperry, Kate Sperry, and Ryan Castro; and his sister, Zadie Winslow. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, immediately followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the compassionate care and support of the Tower 3 staff at Glens Falls Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name may be made to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, Kingsbury Fort Edward Senior Center or the Charity of one’s choice.

A Spring burial will take place at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the Town of Kingsbury, a date and time to be determined.