Charles “Charlie” Brown, age 76, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2010. He was the husband of Anna Eisenhauer Brown, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.
Charlie grew up in Taylors Bridge and graduated from Smyrna High School. He then served his country in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army.
He was employed by Bells’ Supply Company and later retired from Penco Corporation.
In addition to his wife Anna, Charlie is survived by his 3 sons, Charles, David, and Eric and their families; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; 8 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charlie’s funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at St. Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church, 2431 Frazer Rd, Newark, DE 19702 at 10:30 am. Friends and family will begin to receive guests at 9:00 am. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Charlie’s family requests that donations be made in his name to either the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org or to Heartland Hospice by visiting www.heartlandhospicefund.org.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com. Arrangements made by Beeson Funeral Home of Newark.