Derek M. Brown

Cortland, NY October 31, 1987 – January 8, 2020 Age 32

Derek M. Brown, 32, of Cortland, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday at home.

He was born on October 31, 1987, in Cortland, the son of Joel and Cindy DeGear Brown. Derek was a 2005 graduate of TST Boces. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. Derek was predeceased by his grandfathers, Richard C. Brown and Joseph Renda; aunt, Juanita Knolls; and uncle, Keith DeGear.

Derek is survived by his daughter, Alina Brown; parents, Joel and Cindy Brown; brother, Peter Brown; maternal grandmother, Virginia Renda; paternal grandmother, Marion Brown; niece, Kirsten Brown; aunt, Mary (Glen) Brickey; uncles, Lyn (Sue) DeGear and Richard E. Brown; and several cousins.

A service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, January 13, 2020, at Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W. Main St., Dryden, NY, with Pastor Dave Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 before the funeral service.