With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Fred D. Brown Jr. of Shelton, Connecticut, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, who passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Fred D. and Marie Brown (Mitchell); and his siblings, Irene Haschak, Timothy, Daniel and Walter Brown.

He is survived by : his wife Caroline Brown (DeGruttolo); his children, Fred R. Brown (Dawn) and Karen Philippas (Luke); his grandchildren, Kera Niedzwecki (Brian), Zackery Philippas, Nicholas Brown and Joshua Philippas (Kasara); and his great grandchild Bria.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home (419 White Plains Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Catherine of Siena Church (200 Shelton Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611). A burial was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Mount St. Peter Cemetery (219 New Haven Ave, Derby, CT 06418).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, 54 West Main St., Baltic, CT 06330or at www.sistersofcharity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Abriola Parkview Funeral Home