Daniel James Brown's Obituary
Daniel James Brown, 72, of N. Syracuse, NY, passed away on February 4, 2024. He was born in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Robert and Helen (Morris) Brown. Daniel loved sports and played Varsity baseball at Liverpool HS. He coached for the Liverpool Little League and was always volunteering at the fields. Daniel was a self-employed Insurance Agent for most of his career and he also helped on the Henderson Family Farm. He was a hard worker and always willing to lend a helping hand to others.
He spent most of his time at Panther Lake, NY, a beloved family spot, and winter seasons in Boynton Beach, FL. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed long drives, especially up to the Adirondacks. He was a member of the Newcomb Sportsmen Club. His hobbies included hunting, chopping wood and landscaping, watching sports, including Syracuse, Vanderbilt Baseball, Cortland Soccer and Liverpool Field Hockey. He was always listening to the Yankees on the radio, following horse racing and watching Westerns.
His true loves in life were his wife, Patricia “Patty’ Brown, his five children, thirteen grandchildren and baseball. He filled his days after her passing with visits to the diner in Liverpool and Kieffer’s Cigar Shop, Bucks in Williamstown, Flo’s in Canastota, and Duffy’s in FL to see friends and catch up on current events. His peculiar sense of humor, one liners and random selfies will surely be missed by his large family and friends.
He is predeceased by his wife, Patricia A. (Henderson) Brown in 2010; his grandchild, Peyton Brown; his brother, Phillip Brown; two brothers-in-law, Timothy MacCollum and William Henderson, and best friend, Steven Schuelein.
Daniel is survived by his five children, Scott (Mary) Brown, Victoria Brown, Heidi (Steve) Axtell, Ryan (Jaime) Brown, and Molly Brown (Josh Trumble); grandchildren, Kyra Rosas, Nolan, Kelsey, Riley and Emma Brown; Mari and Kenzie Woodcock, Allie Axtell, Colin, Henry and Diana Brown, Mason Buzcek, and Lily Trumble; three brothers, Peter (Brenda) Brown, Dr. David Brown, and Charles (Theresa) Brown; three sisters, Kathryn (Gary) Prior, Christine (Thomas) Comer, and Alicia MacCollum, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10 am – 12:15 pm, followed by a funeral service in celebration of Daniel’s life at 12:30 pm at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY. He will be laid to rest beside his wife at Roosevelt Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Daniel may be made to John C. Birdlebough High School Dollars for Scholars c/o Henderson Family, PO Box 445 Phoenix, NY 13135 or to USO at www.uso.org.
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