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17, 1949 - April 11, 2010OSCEOLA - Phillip Allen Brown, 60, of Osceola, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, after an automobile accident. He was born on July 17, 1949, in South Bend, to William and Gertrude Brown. Phillip graduated from Central High School in 1967. On June 24, 1971, he married Cynthia "Cindy" (Buczkowski), who survives. Also surviving are his children, Elizabeth (Kerry) Day and Bruce (Mindy) Brown, both of Mishawaka; his beloved granddaughter, Brittney Day; his parents; a sister, Chris (Al) Opsahl of Indianapolis, IN; and a brother, Billy (Jeannie) Brown of Spring Valley, CA. Mr. Brown was employed at Ave Maria Press for 43 years, first in bindery and then as head pressman. He was a member of the Studebaker National Museum Board of Directors, The Pioneer Auto Association Car Club, the American Legion and Teamsters Local #364. Phillilp was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, son and brother, and will be dearly missed! Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend. Funeral services for Phillip will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home, with burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to S.N.M. or to the family to offset funeral expenses. To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.