Former Northampton Public Works Employee Dies At 52

Obituary/photo via Fluehr Funeral Home:

Raymond J. Brown, Jr., of Holland, PA died peacefully, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was 52 years old. He was the cherished husband of Denise J. Sauer Brown, for 26 years and doting father to Heather Joy Brown.

Born in Meadowbrook, PA , he was the beloved son of Raymond J. Brown, Sr. and the late H. Patricia Crooks Brown.

Ray was loved by so many. He was an amazing father, and a husband who others could only dream to have. He had so many hobbies, he was a lover of trains, anything Harley Davidson, woodworking, just to name a few. Ray was someone you could always go to, no matter what you needed he was there willing to help in any way he could. Ray was a jack of all trades, he had been a mechanic, a Pennsylvania State Constable, worked at Northampton Public Works, worked for CAI, a computer company, worked for the Variety Club all while being a wonderful father and husband.

As a husband, he was the most amazing man - the love he and his wife shared was truly a fairytale relationship. As a father, he was a true role model and taught his daughter how to be the best she could be.
Ray touched the lives of so many people with his love, compassion, and true friendship.

In addition to his wife, daughter and father, Raymond is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Patti and Joe Milroy, Lisa Brown; his step-sisters, Chrissy Pico and Shannon Leonardi; his step brothers, Shawn Farley and Bill Farley; many loving nieces and nephews and his four-legged buddy, his cat Harley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael.

Services were held Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shamrock Girls, c/o First National Bank at 40 South State St. Newtown, PA 18940.