Gary J. Brown 54, lifelong resident of East Hartford, Devoted husband of Linda M. (Specht) passed away peacefully on Monday May 10, 2021 at Hartford Hospital with his family by his side. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a family man and a trusted friend to everyone he met. He was always a phone call away when you needed a helping hand or a word of advice. He turned his love of fixing cars into a lifelong career. He leaves behind the love of his life and best friend of 36 years Linda. Their love for each other was evident to everyone they met. Together they built a wonderful life and raised their 3 children. When his children were younger, you'd find Gary at the baseball park coaching his sons baseball games then he would head off to his daughter's recitals. As his children grew up he continued to coach them through different milestones. Mostly he enjoyed working side by side with his youngest son Ricky. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer and husband John, sons Jeremy and Ricky. His granddaughters Kendall and Mia who brought him so much joy and happiness. Whether it was sitting at a basketball game for Kendall or sneaking out of work for Sweet Frogs with Mia, He loved being their Poppy. He also leaves behind a sister Pamela (Joseph) and brother James, Aunt Rose, Godmother Mary, in laws Joan and Lincoln , sister in laws Laurie (Brian), Debbie (Greg), brother in law Lincoln( Susan). Many niece's, nephews and cousins. His closest friends Ken, Marissa, Don, Cheryl, Bill, Wayne, Linda, Greg, Patty and so many more. He was predeceased by his parents John and Antoinette. We Love you GB. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday May 18, 2021 at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Ave. East Hartford, CT. 06108 from 4pm to 7pm. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in memory of Gary to The American Heart Association.
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