We are sorry to inform you of the death of our classmate, Tom Brown.

Thomas Joseph Brown, 79, a resident of Patterson Township, Pa. passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. Tom would have celebrated his 80th birthday this month.

Tom was born on Wednesday, March 18, 1942, to the late Wilbert and Louise (Lauer) Brown.

He graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1961 and is a military veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. 

Tom was employed by the Townsend Steel Company and worked there until his retirement.

He was a member of the New Galilee VFW, American Legion Post 19, Turners Club in Beaver Falls, the Eagles Club in New Brighton and he served on the New Galilee Volunteer Fire Department.

Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gerri (Kalcevic); son, Gary Brown of Patterson Township; three grandchildren, Gary Thomas Brown Jr., Kylie Marie Brown, and Sydney Ann Brown; a great-grandson, Brayden Thomas Busch, and his sister, Helen (Martin) Kuzbicki of Center Township.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Wilbur Brown.

As per Tom's request, his service was held in private.

We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Tom's wife, Gerri, and to his family and friends.

May Tom rest in peace.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Saul-Gabauer Funeral Home, 273 Rt. 68, Rochester, Pa. 15074.