Ed was born in Albany, New York on September 4, 1911 to Edmund L. and Katherine Brown. He was married to the love of his life, June Elizabeth Brown (nee Myers), for 67 years before she passed away in 2010. He remains a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to those who inherited his legacy. A long-time resident in the State of New Jersey, Ed spent his final eleven years in the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Centreville, Virginia.
Ed was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. He hailed from humble beginnings and worked his way to and through college by earning a scholarship and working part-time jobs. When his younger brother was admitted to the University of Pennsylvania without tuition assistance, Ed arranged with school officials to have half of his own scholarship awarded to George. Following graduation, Ed had a long career as an accountant with the Western Electric Company. A WWII veteran, he was drafted into the army in 1941 and served until 1945, almost five years. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
Ed was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. He hailed from humble beginnings and worked his way to and through college by earning a scholarship and working part-time jobs. When his younger brother was admitted to the University of Pennsylvania without tuition assistance, Ed arranged with school officials to have half of his own scholarship awarded to George. Following graduation, Ed had a long career as an accountant with the Western Electric Company. A WWII veteran, he was drafted into the army in 1941 and served until 1945, almost five years. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
Ed was born in Albany, New York on September 4, 1911 to Edmund L. and Katherine Brown. He was married to the love of his life, June Elizabeth Brown (nee Myers), for 67 years before she passed away in 2010. He remains a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to those who inherited his legacy. A long-time resident in the State of New Jersey, Ed spent his final eleven years in the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Centreville, Virginia.
Ed was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. He hailed from humble beginnings and worked his way to and through college by earning a scholarship and working part-time jobs. When his younger brother was admitted to the University of Pennsylvania without tuition assistance, Ed arranged with school officials to have half of his own scholarship awarded to George. Following graduation, Ed had a long career as an accountant with the Western Electric Company. A WWII veteran, he was drafted into the army in 1941 and served until 1945, almost five years. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
Ed was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. He hailed from humble beginnings and worked his way to and through college by earning a scholarship and working part-time jobs. When his younger brother was admitted to the University of Pennsylvania without tuition assistance, Ed arranged with school officials to have half of his own scholarship awarded to George. Following graduation, Ed had a long career as an accountant with the Western Electric Company. A WWII veteran, he was drafted into the army in 1941 and served until 1945, almost five years. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
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