Thomas Daniel Brown, 81, of Wallingford, entered eternal rest on December 11, 2024. Born on April 17, 1943, in New Haven, Thomas was the beloved son of the late Francis Whitney Brown and Lillian Birchett Brown.
Thomas served his country with pride and dedication in the U.S. Air Force, beginning in 1961 and receiving an honorable discharge in 1965. Following his military service, he worked as an engineer for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft until his retirement.
Thomas was a longtime member of the Knights of Ebony and the Homeboys Club of New Haven. He also held membership in Phi Delta Mi, the first fraternity in New Haven established for African American students—an organization that reflected his trailblazing spirit and commitment to empowering others.
He leaves behind cherished memories with his sisters Lillian O. Cowan, Sally J. Brown, and Diane X. Brown, along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Frank A. Brown, and his sister, Carol A. Brown McLaughlin.
A committal service, including full military honors, will take place at the State Veterans’ Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT, on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother. He was a quiet & unassuming man with few words. I pray that God provides your family with comfort during this difficult time. With Love, Sharon , Sherry-Pollard
Thanking everyone for condolences and prayers…Peace and Blessings!
Fond memories of a very kind and gentle soul. Sincerest condolences to family and friends.
Hard to digest and accept that my long time friend is no longer with us. Danny was authentic and good-hearted. He was perceptive and unassuming. From his Division Street days, he was always reliable, the kind of friend each of us longs for.
Sally, Lillian and Diane …thinking of you in this sad time. May love be what you remember most.
Sondra
Washington DC
Deepest condolences to a most revered New Haven family. Sending words of comfort, support and love at this difficult time. We extend our prayers to each of you. God Bless. Cherish the memories. We are with you, The Hameens and Kilpatricks.
Sally, Diane, and Lillian, I am so sorry for your family’s loss! May good memories be comforting to you.
Scheri Walker
Thomas, It was my privilege and pleasure meeting you as we were growing up In Newhallville you were a perfect older Influence for not inky myself but others that came after you. Rest In Heavenly Peace and hopefully the day will come In the Here After that I’ll see you again.
DANNY, I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you and the FAMILY BROWN today . Your spirit is alive within the Wright-Jackson family, my brother Allyn and sister Sondi. I can still picture the times we played catch ball along side of Abraham Lincoln school. Frankie would “ BE “ yelling at us all the time. You would have to take the glove off of your left hand to throw the ball back to me because you was a lefty and there were no gloves for lefties. Boy, that was time consuming. May ALLAH be pleased with your time among us. So long Good Friend.