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Ronald M. Brown

By T.J. Woodward

Ronald M. Brown, 53, of Corfu went to his heavenly home while surrounded by his loving family and his furry companion Skamp on February 25, 2015 following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born September 6 1961, in Buffalo to Dawn (Roger) Hill of Elma. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law Conrad Zalewski.

Ron was the loving devoted husband of 19 years to Elizabeth (Zalewski) Brown and loving devoted father to Katelyn “Punkin” and Nicholas “Buddy” Brown. He loved his family with all his heart and soul. Everything that he did showed his love and devotion to his family. Ron was always there to lend a helping hand to family and friends. Ron worked for Eastern Tank Services in Amherst New York until he became disabled in 2011.  The Brown Family would like to thank the Visiting Nurse Association for providing wonderful care and support during this difficult time.  Ron will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth M (Zalewski) Brown of Corfu; son Nicholas C. Brown of Corfu; daughter Katelyn M. Brown of Corfu; brother Robert (Michelle) Knaler of CA; sisters Deborah (Peter) McNally of Lancaster, Jeanette (Dave Barnett) Holdsworth of Cheektowaga, Cheryl (Andy) Dietrich of Amherst; mother-in-law Noreen Zalewski of Corfu; brother-in-law Ken Grant of Kenmore; sisters-in-law Lou Ann (James) Walker of Indiana, Sue Ann (James Silk) Zalewski of Corfu, Ceceilanne (Glenn) Seidel of Kenmore along with many nieces and nephews.

A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian burial will be held on March 9, 2015 at St. Maximilian Kolbe (St. Francis of Assisi) 18 West Main Street Corfu, NY 14036.  

Flowers respectfully declined memorials may be made to Batavia Visiting Nurse Association 61 Swan Street Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

 

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