Kathleen Theresa Fitzpatrick Brown, 63, of Montclair, NJ, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Edward and Kathleen (née James) Fitzpatrick.
Kathleen was the devoted wife of Leonard DeWitt Brown, Jr. and the loving mother of Leonard DeWitt Brown, III, whom she considered her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. She was the cherished sister of Edward (Karen), Deirdre, Maura (John), Daniel, Oona, and James (Monica), and a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was also a devoted godmother and a treasured friend to many.
Kathleen served as a Court Administrator for the Superior Court of New Jersey in Newark in recent years, following a successful career managing an IT department for a global pharmaceutical company and leading the Y2K Conversion project for a national bank.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kathleen found joy in gathering with her family and friends and going to all the movies. She loved a good tailgate as much as any celebration—always making sure there was great food, laughter, and that everyone felt welcome. She devoted herself to adding beauty and grace to the world around her—through her passion and talent for interior design, being a phenomenal host at her unforgettable celebrations, and cooking amazing meals that brought people together.
A true fighter, Kathleen faced two decades of illness with extraordinary courage, quiet strength, and grace. Despite the challenges she endured, her life was defined not by hardship but by her compassion, wit, warmth, and steadfast love for others. She had an unmatched ability to see the good in people and went to great lengths to ensure that everyone around her felt cared for and at peace.
Her radiant smile, sense of fun, and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visiting hours are Friday, November 7, 2025, from 4–8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY, with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathleen’s memory to the Society of the Little Flower at littleflower.org.
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