Michael R. Brown, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and children at his side on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Michael was born in Elmira, NY, a son of Dr. Sidney E. Brown and Eugenia Good Brown. He was predeceased by his parents, sister-in-law Sandra Naples Brown, and sister-in-law Lori Montanye Mattison. Michael is survived by his wife of 54 years Jacquelyn Monyanye Brown; children Melissa (Josua) Church, Nicholas (Janet) Brown, Catherine (Joseph) Melanson; twin brother David Brown; grandchildren Logan and Leah Church, Jade Nordin, Hope Sydney Pearl Brown, Ethan and Peyton Melanson; sister in-law Donna (Robert) Johnson, Brother in-law Gary Mattison, Brother in-law Jeffrey Montanye; several nieces and nephews.

Michael was a 1970 graduate of Manlius School. After graduation high school he attended Keystone Junior College and then Elmira College. He was the general manager of the Holiday Inn in Horseheads, NY for 22 years. He then was the facilities manager of Cornell University. After retirement, he returned to the Holiday Inn as the night auditor and drove his grandkids to and from school. He referred to himself as the grandkids "bus driver". He loved traveling to the beach and finding the best places to eat. His true passion was attending and cheering on his grandchildren, great-nieces, and great-nephews for sporting and musical events. He would travel to games and competitions or follow the events online. Michael was a New York Yankee and Cleveland Brown's fan. He had the true "Dawg Pound" spirit and unwavering loyalty to the Browns. He stuck with the team through wins and losses, treating fandom not as a choice of convenience, but as a lifelong commitment. Michael was married and a lifetime member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He served on the vestry for 3 years.

Calling hours will be Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St., Elmira.

Those wishing to remember Michael may donate to or participate in the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Awareness Month Virtual Turkey Trot.

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