Richard Brown
Richard Brown – 05-20-1944 – 06-27-2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Richard Brown, who passed away peacefully on June 27at the age of 81.
Born in Chicago on May 20, 1944, Richard was a beloved husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and a wonderful father in law. He brought warmth, wisdom, and kindness into the lives of all who knew him.
Richard is survived by his sons Josh and James ;his daughters-in-law Sarah and Yunuen, who felt truly blessed to be part of his family. He was also a proud grandparent to Jason, Sydnie, Grace and Erin. Great grandparent of Alexandra and Jennie. Fun and caring Papa Brown of Jonah.
He will be remembered for his sense of humor, integrity, generosity, work ethic, spending his whole career at RR Donnelley & Sons company, his love for skiing in park city Utah and Lake Tahoe with family and friends, traveling with his siblings, and the strong values he passed on to his family.
Though he is no longer with us, Richard’s legacy of love and kindness will live on in all who knew him.
A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, July 11, from 2 to 6pm at Hallowell & James, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. A memorial service will follow immediately at 6pm. Additional information: 708-352-6500
I shall attend the wake at 2.00. Sorry for the loss of your beloved lovely Dad. May almighty father give him eternal rest.
It is with a heavy heart indeed that his passing is felt by those who held a special place in his heart. Rich and I met while attending Austin High School. That connectivity continued through the years.
We were making plans for him to visit my Montana mountain home, and then the stroke.
His life force may have ended, but the memories shared keeps him alive.
My condolences to his sons and their families. Also to his sister Rosie.
Rich was a good friend, and we worked directly/indirectly for a lot of years. He became a “jack of all trades” while working throughout his career, especially in his final years at RRD. He will be missed, such a good person.
It’s been over 60 years since we met at RRD. From our early days of ‘Apprentice Power’ to the bitter rivalry we had with the softball games against the I.C. RR. to the two of us laying out the pressroom at Bedford Park, it was always a fun time being with Rich. He was always positive regardless of the circumstances and I never saw him without a smile. Condolences to Josh, James and his entire family. Rest in Peace old friend.