Peter Truman Brown

Born in Albany, New York to Truman Brown and Constance (Towner) Brown, Peter moved to Stuart, Florida in 1999. Before that, Peter was a long-time resident of Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

After high school at the Brooks School in Massachusetts, Peter enlisted in the Army, achieving the rank of corporal while stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, Peter obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. While a student and afterwards, Peter worked as a stage manager on major theatrical productions and as a radio and television director. Following his graduation, Peter turned his love of theater into a career, initially working in various stage management capacities, before serving as a road manager at Motown Records for artists such as Diana Ross & the Supremes. From there Peter began a long career as an automotive executive with American Motors Corporation and then Chrysler where he was responsible for managing auto shows, exhibits and corporate events.

Throughout his life, Peter enjoyed spending time with family and friends; sports, especially tennis and golf; and traveling.

Peter is survived by his wife Mariela (McCausland), whom he married in 1975; sons Peter Anthony (Angie) and Brian (Andrea); five grandchildren (Truman, Lily, Robert, Jack, Daphne); and a beloved extended family.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Davie, Florida.

Expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial contributions can be made to St. Bonaventure at 1301 SW 136th Avenue, Davie, FL 33325.