George Brown, of Feasterville, PA died at the age of 73 on Thursday, August 29, 2013 in his home. He was known by all as a simple and loving man. He lived for others and spent his life sacrificing for the ones he loved. George was truly a selfless man.

In addition to his wife of 50 years, Antonina L. Brown of Feasterville PA, George is survived by his brother, Christopher Brown of Philadelphia, PA and six of his children; Tanya Murgia and her husband, Charlie of Hilltown, PA, and their children Sarah, Rebecca, Gianna, and Charles, Georgine Brown and her daughter, Soluz Brown-Lauer of Bellefonte, PA; Thaddeus Brown, and his wife, Regina of Douglassville, PA, and their children, Michael, Regina, Mark, and Laura Belle; Mary Beth Shay, and her husband Kevin of Langhorne, PA; Andrew Brown, and his wife, Kristyn of Bridgeport, PA, and their children Felix and Fiona; and Peter Brown of Bensalem, PA. He is the father of the late Bartholomew Brown.

George Brown was born on July 4, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He had two older brothers, John and Warren and one younger brother, Chris. From a young age, his teachers noted that he was extremely skilled with his hands. George could pull apart and put together just about anything. He especially had a knack for woodworking. George spent his youth helping his mother and looking after his younger brother. Given the opportunity to sell a piece of his handicraft, George, the devoted son, made it clear that it was for his dear mother. He would recount with pride the tale of walking home through his Kensington neighborhood carrying his handcrafted table to her house. He loved her very much and would visit her every week throughout most of his life until her death.

George took pride in his work at the Philadelphia Dye House. He then worked at Norman Homecrafters creating custom kitchens. George was a perfectionist, anything he built was built right and without a flaw. In the late seventies, he took a job as the Head of Maintenance at the Good Shepherd Home in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The nuns there felt so blessed to have him caring for their convent, school, chapel and grounds. He shared stories of the residents with his family and spent his days not only laboring but praying for the needs of those who lived there, the sisters and his own growing family. His last job was with Messinger Bearings Corp where George often found himself walking to work several blocks each day. He could also be found praying his rosary during his short lunch break.

George Brown’s life was one of sacrifice. He worked hard to provide for his family and asked for nothing in return. He loved deeply and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He would do anything for his wife, children or grandchildren that he doted on. He was known to shower compliments on all of them. His love was so pure and his bear hugs a family favorite. The look in his eyes when a new child was born into the family exuded joy. His handiwork can be found in every one of their homes. If he was asked to help with a project, renovation or repair, he did it with love. George would work tirelessly to create dollhouses, craft vanities, erect or tear down walls, build decks, finish basements, fix cars and mowers, plumbing and electrical needs. There was truly nothing he could or would not do for his family as they built their dreams.

George was a devout Catholic and attended mass regularly. He took his children with him to confession and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. At home in the evenings, he lead the family rosary every night and during lent, he prayed it on his knees with tears in his eyes. He was never ashamed to verbalize the prayer intentions that were on his heart. What an example to his children, his was a quiet humility. He was also present at each and every sacrament that his grandchildren received and was so proud of them.

George loved the outdoors, from scuba diving and boating in his early adult years to spending time with his family camping on their own land in the mountains. He felled many a tree to clear the camp site, built a shed without a single power tool and enjoyed lots of laughs swinging on vines with the boys or walking the gorgeous waterfall trails at Rickets Glenn State Park. He loved nature and shared that love with all of his children who now have a deep appreciation for the Lord’s creation.

George will be dearly missed by all. His purity of heart and selfless nature were a blessing to all who were lucky enough to know him.
His family will receive relatives and friends from 7:00-9:00 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road, (at Holland Rd) Richboro, PA, and on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM followed by his Funeral Mass 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 611 Knowles Ave., Southampton, PA. The interment with be at Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA. There will be a luncheon to follow at 278 Hulme Ave. Langhorne, PA 19047.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia. www.prolifeunion.org