Elanza Brown

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elanza Brown, a loving and dedicated father and grandfather, and a man of humble and inspiring character. Born on October 25, 1938, in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, Elanza spent his formative years soaking in the sunshine and the vibrant culture of his homeland before moving to Wallingford, Connecticut. His life was a testament to the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - this is to have succeeded."

Elanza was a man of many talents and passions, but he was first and foremost a man of God and family. His dedication to his faith was evident in his role as an elder of his church, where he would often be found playing the organ, bringing beautiful melodies to the ears of the congregation. He was also a successful entrepreneur, establishing a thriving power washing business that bore testament to his hard work and perseverance. Elanza was known for his love of reading, particularly his Bible, and his devotion to his family, which was the cornerstone of his life.

Elanza is survived by his son, David Brown; his daughter, Blanche Brown; his sister, Iris; his grandchildren, Leonora Johnson, Lorraine Hutchinson, Stefan Honegan, Desta Wright-Brown, Cheazvonz Anderson, Shauntrece Anderson, Christina Harrison, Elijah Harrison, William Brown, David Brown Jr, Alaina Brown, Ashley Shepherd, Kentrel Ragin, Wesley Brown, Joshua Brown and Kyle Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvina Brown; his son, Steven Brown; his daughter, Elaine Brown; his granddaughter, Stephanie Honegan; his father, Cecil Brown; his mother, Lillian Simms-Brown; and his brothers, Harvey, Alfred, Winston, Marlis, and Rue, and his sisters, Dinah, Miriam, Icelda, and Inez.

Services to celebrate Elanza's life will be held at Christian Fellowship Church, 600 Jones Hill Road, West Haven, Connecticut, 06516. Viewing will be on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 pm EDT, followed by a Celebration of Life at 7:00 pm EDT. Interment will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:00 am EDT at the Mountain Grove Cemetery, 2675 North Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604.

In the words of Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Elanza's loving spirit, humble nature, and inspiring dedication will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know him.

We invite all who knew Elanza to share their memories and upload photos to his memorial page. These shared moments serve as a beautiful testament to Elanza Brown's rich, well-lived life.