86, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on November 12, 2016. Born in Bayonne, she was a lifelong resident. She was employed for many years for NY Bell, New York City. Mrs. Brown was a devout member of St. Andrew’s Parish, where she attended Mass daily. She was a proud supporter of the Bayonne Fire Department. Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her husband, Fire Captain John H. Brown; and her siblings Margaret Kane, Marie Devlin, Agnes Dougherty, and Joseph, James and John Murray. She was a mother to Patti Brown, Kathleen Suhovic (the late Joseph), Susan Smith (Leo), Nancy Bodayle (Billy), Janet Lojewski (Michael), John M. (Doreen), Timothy (Maritza) and David Brown (Donna). Grandmother to her 22 grandchildren and her eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Dolores Cushing and many nieces, nephews and special friends, including her early morning church friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blessed Miriam Teresa Food Pantry, 326 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Funeral arrangements by BAYONNE MEMORIAL HOME, 854 Avenue C.