Mr. James W. Brown

March 20, 1939 - January 20, 2016

Mr. James W. Brown, Sr. 76, of Cortland, N.Y., passed away on January 20, 2016. Born March 20,1939 in Hornell, James was the son of Ernest and Evelyn Stoddard Brown. Jim had received an Associates Degree in both Accounting and Business Administration. He was employed as as Police Officer in Johnson City and then relocated to Cortland to work for NYSEG as a cost accountant, he then went on to be employed for many years as a Sergeant with the Cortland County Sheriff's Department. Jim was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite teams, the New York Yankees, New York Giants and Syracuse University Basketball. He is survived by his son; James W. Brown, Jr. of Cortland and three daughters; Debbie Blondell of Wyoming, N.Y., Kelly (George) Slack of Rochester and Amy Foster of Cortland, two brothers; Ernest Brown, Jr. of Connecticut and Douglas (Carol) Brown of N. Carolina, a sister; Diana (Paul) Woodruff of Binghamton, 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by a sister; Gwen Peters on November 7, 2014 and by his wife; Sandra C. Brown on December 11, 2014. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday February 1, 2016 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. Visitation will be held at this time for both James and his wife Sandra, who passed in December of 2014. There are no services scheduled. Burial in the spring will be private and at the families convenience. Contributions in James memory may be made to Disabled Army Veterans National Office P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com