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Finley D Brown

March 27, 1940 ~ March 14, 2026 (age 85) 85 Years Old

Finley Brown Obituary

Finley Decosta Brown was a respected member of the Linden community and a devoted family patriarch. After relocating from South Carolina to New Jersey, he built a life defined by faith, perseverance, and hard work. Throughout his life he worked with Silver Line Window Company, Burry Biscuits, and the Ford Motor Company before retiring at age 50 and pursuing entrepreneurship.

He later became a self-taught contractor, real estate renovator, and transportation business owner who provided shuttle services within the Linden community. He was widely known for his generosity, strong work ethic, and dedication to uplifting others.

His legacy continues through his three devoted sons, grandchildren, extended family, and the many community members whose lives he touched.

In leu of flowers please make contributions to the Heard AME Church in loving memory of 'Finley D Brown'. 

 

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Services

Viewing
Saturday
March 28, 2026

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Heard AME Church
310 E 8th Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203

Funeral Service
Saturday
March 28, 2026

10:00 AM
Heard AME Church
310 E 8th Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203

Interment following funeral service
Saturday
March 28, 2026

Woodbridge Memorial Gardens
US Highway 1 North
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

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