Christopher T. Brown

Christopher T. Brown, 65 of Ridley Park died on July 1, 2026, at his home. Born in Miami, FL, the son of the late William Brown and Carol Smith-Dougherty, he lived in Darby before moving to Ridley Park 35 years ago. He is also predeceased by his late brother Timothy Brown.

Chris was a graduate of Darby-Colwyn High School, class of 1978, and attended Penn State University at the Brandywine Campus and was also a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He pursued a career training K-9s in the Police academy and then later working as a carpenter.

Chris enjoyed playing billiards in the Millenium Pool League and was the Captain of "The Squad" at Marty Magee's Irish Pub in Prospect Park. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and History Channel watcher. He also enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, taking trips to Wildwood, and playing with the family dog, Thor.

He is survived by his significant other of many years Karen J. Kralle, his son Christopher T. Brown (Daniel Reilly), his stepchildren Jeannette Kay (William Walsh), Dustin Kralle (Colleen), Karen Kralle and Zachariah Kralle, his 14 grandchildren and his brother Patrick Brown.

Services are private.

Memorial gifts to The American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/en/why-give would be appreciated.