Patrick Brown

Patrick Brown, 88, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 25th, 2026.

Patrick was born in Washington, DC, but spent his formative, school-aged years in Livingston, NJ. It was there that he met his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Joyce, and where they began building their beautiful family together. While in Livingston, Patrick also dedicated his time to serving others as a proud member of the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department and was a foreman for the Essex County Park Commission and led the building of the infamous Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ.

As a master carpenter with the dream of having more land and a peaceful retreat, the family later moved to Chester, NJ. Their home was complete with a beautiful pond, which became the idyllic setting where his children grew up and where his grandchildren later loved to visit, creating lasting memories.

Fifteen years ago, Patrick and Joyce relocated to Little Egg Harbor. A true outdoorsman, Patrick enjoyed fishing, hunting, classic cars, listening to old music, and the affinity with the Barnegat Bay as the Captain of his boat. As a master craftsman, he helped build or enhance all of his children’s homes which will forever be remembered.

Patrick was predeceased by his birth parents, Willie O’Donnell and Grace (nee Gribbin) and his adoptive father Clarence E. Brown.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joyce; his sons, Patrick Scott Brown (wife Janine) of Verona, NJ, and Christopher Brown of Oxford, NJ; and his daughter, Pam Cinelli (husband Claude) of Marlton, NJ. He was the cherished grandfather of Tatum Cinelli (fiancée Haley Mogar), Bella Cinelli, Shannon Brown (fiancée Matt Dunaj), Wyatt Brown, and Jasper Brown; and the proud great-grandfather of Beau Cinelli.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 from 2pm until his Funeral Service at 4pm at Maxwell Funeral Home 160 Mathistown Rd. Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087.