Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church

Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery

Abraham S. Brown, (Brownie or Abe to his family and friends) died on March 28th 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. 
Brownie’s dedication and service to his Church and religion is evidenced in his service as Choir Director of St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church in Altoona, PA, ten years as Choir Director at Mt. Zion’s Methodist Church in Lothian, MD, and a member of the Choirs at St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church in Washington, D.C. and Sts. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac, Md., where he was often a soloist. He was a Founding member of Sts. Peter and Paul where he remained a member, usher and member of the men’s society until his death.
 Music was his passion. Whenever a friend or relative married, Brownie was always there to sing and cheer them on. He instilled his love for music in his children and grandchildren who continue to carry on the family passion and traditions. Holidays were always a time for celebration, reflection, prayer and family. Every meal was started with a prayer and a comment on how great our country is and a request to protect our Armed Forces everywhere.
 He was also a Member of the St. Ignatius Society of the Antiochian Orthodox Church, BPO Elks in Annapolis, The National Education Association, the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, The Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County and a former member of South Anne Arundel County Lions club. 
In addition to his wife, Lu Brown, of 63 years, children and grandchildren, he is survived by his sisters-in-law Vera Brown (Eddie) of Jacksonville, FL and Mary Smith (Terry) of Montgomery Village, MD, and brothers-in-law George Nassif of Annapolis, MD, and Robert Nassif (Arlene) of Altoona PA, loving nieces and nephews and hundreds of relatives throughout the country. He was predeceased by his Brother Adieb “Eddie” Brown, of Jacksonville Florida. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, March 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm and at Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 10620 River Rd., Potomac, MD on Tuesday, April 1 from 2 to 5pm and from 6pm until his funeral service begins at 7:30pm. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis, MD on Wednesday, April 2 at 12pm. A mercy meal will be offered by the family at the church on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers are accepted to the Sts. Peter and Paul, Abraham S. Brown, Memorial Fund.

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