Obituary of Roger Brown

BROWN, Roger E. age 80, of Hardyston formerly of Wyckoff, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 23, 2007. Roger was born in Mahwah on December 13, 1927, he lived in Wyckoff for 30 years retiring to Chatham, MA in 1990. He returned to New Jersey in 2004 to be closer to family. Roger was an Architectural Designer for Peter H. Holley AIA in Wyckoff for 42 years. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps which included one year tour of duty in China. Roger and his family were members of the Wyckoff Reformed Church. He enjoyed hunting, surf fishing and golf. Surviving is his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn (nee Van Houten), his devoted children, Katie and her husband Jorge Lengyel of Sparta,NJ, Lisa and her husband Dennis Klemm of Jefferson, NJ, and Craig Brown and his wife Christa of East Aurora, NY. Roger also leaves 7 adoring grandchildren, Allyson, Timothy, Nicholas, Corey, Eric, Olivia and Sara. He is also survived by 2 half sisters, Carolyn Wolthius and Patricia Butler both of Michigan. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 11:00 am at the Wyckoff Reformed Church, 580 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 400 West Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ 07801.