Kenneth A. Brown

Pawtucket – Kenneth A Brown, 96, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of the late Janina “Jen” (Borek) Brown for nearly 63 years.

He was the oldest son of the late Alexander Jr and Lillian (Bailey) Brown and resided in Pawtucket all of his life.

Ken was a WWII US Navy veteran of the European Theater amphibious invasion of Sicily in 1943 (aboard LST 381), the Normandy D-Day invasion in 1944 (aboard LST 25), as well as Pacific Theater amphibious operations in Burma & Bay of Bengal in late 1944 and Okinawa (aboard LST 1087) in 1945.

He was also a US Army veteran (during the Korean War).

Ken was a Certified Flight Instructor for over 50 years, was a Founding Charter Member of the RI Hanger of Quiet Birdmen, RI Pilots Assn.

Airman of the year 1979, Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, 2005, Inducted RI Aviation Hall of Fame 2009.

He was a 60 year, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite member of the former Barney Merry Masonic Lodge #29 in Pawtucket and current St John’s Masonic Lodge #1 in Providence.

Ken served as an FAA Air Traffic Controller, Aviation Accident Investigator and N.E.

Regional Aircraft Safety Coordinator during his 30-year career retiring in 1987.

Ken leaves two sons, Kenneth M.

Brown of Exeter, and Robert D.

Brown of Pawtucket, 3 Granddaughters Melanie J.

Brucato (and husband Jonathan) of Bradenton, FL, Erin L.

Ferrazza of Warwick, RI, and Alicia M.

Ramponi (and husband Michael) of Hanover, MA as well as six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He is the brother of the late John G.

Brown and the late Donald W.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend VISITATION beginning on Monday at 11 a.m. followed by Services at Noon at WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket.

Interment with Military Honors at Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery in Exeter will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 or St.

Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St.

Jude Place, Memphis, TN 3805-9959 would be appreciated.