James E. Brown of Point Lookout, NY, formerly of Stony Brook, NY on April 18, 2016 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Connie. Loving father of Francis (Karen), Edmund (Christina), James (Deborah), Robert (Laura), and Thomas (Kristin). Cherished grandfather of Megan, Denis, Kelly, Ryan, Daniel, Mairead, Kyle, Jacklyn, Chloe, Michael, Emily, Thomas, Erin, Matthew, Timothy, and Kiera. Adored brother of Ida Roche (the late Robert), Gene (the late Jean), and Tommy (Sheelah). Proud US Army Veteran 102nd Airborne. Retired Director of National Accounts for ABF Freight Systems. Family will receive friends Thursday, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm, at the Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N SS PKWY) East Meadow, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 10:00 am, at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal R.C. Church, Point Lookout, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. www.osheafuneral.com