Colleen Brown
- Jul 23, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
1963 - 2024
OBITUARY
Colleen Patricia Brown nee Keneally AKA "Bunny" was born in Whitestone, NY on February 17th, 1963 and died on July 23rd, 2024 in Manhasset NY.
Colleen Grew up in Flushing, NY with her parents Jim & Patricia Keneally, and her two brothers Shaun and Timothy. Colleen went to St. Kevins Grammar School and St. Francis Prep Highschool, where she was on the Track & Field team competing in High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin. She still holds the Sophomore Outdoor Shot Put Record. At the beginning of Colleen's Senior Year, she gave birth to a baby girl and married Bob Brown.
Colleen worked at Stern's in Douglaston, NY where she saved swimwear from a thief while nine months pregnant. She coached soccer, twirling, track, and softball.
In 1997, Colleen became a conductor at the MTA, later became a Train Operator, did one year of roadwork, and moved to Work Trains. She formed the Diesel Diva's and planned many social events promoting the women of work trains.
After 9/11, Colleen worked the pump train at Cortlandt Street, pumping all the water out from the tunnels below the Trade Center. She retired from the MTA in January 2023. After retirement she wanted to operate the train in Walt Disney World.
Colleen is survived by her Husband Hunny Bunny of 43 years and 11 months, her Mother Patricia, her two brothers Shaun and Timothy, her five children Maureen, Bobby, Kathleen, Kevin, & Patrick. Her Grandchildren Mickey, James & Delilah. Her MTA Family.
Colleen was a strong person who believed that anybody could do anything. She never once thought anything was impossible. Bunny leaves a tremendous void in our hearts.
VISITATION
Monday, July 29 & Tuesday, July 30
2:00 - 5:00 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
FUNERAL MASS
Wednesday, July 31
9:45 AM
St. Kevin's R.C. Church
4521 194th Street, Flushing, NY
Private Cremation
In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.
Colleen always had a smile for everyone. She was very considerate .She will be missed.
Very kind, compassionate wonderful and giving person who I never seen have a down day. All of this along with a positive attitude to everything in life, is what I witnessed from Colleen. She will be greatly missed but the memories will remain in our hearts.
Larry Parker,
I would always refer to her as work train royalty because she was indeed a queen and so much more. Her smile, and her bubbly personality (even after working 14hrs) were addictive. I will forever appreciate her listening ear as well as all of her motherly advice. She will be missed beyond belief. Until we meet again 💙💙💙
Ms. Colleen was very sweet and kind to everyone. She spoke of her family often (Even through the sound powered headphones we use to communicate on the work train lol). She loved her family very much. She will be truly missed .
My heart is broken at the loss of Momma Colleen. She was kind, wise, funny, and one of the realest people that I have ever encountered. Her light was extinguished, but I am certain that her spirit is strong and will endure. I don't know God's plan but she surely has a part to play in it. I thank her and her wonderful family for allowing into their lives. Mom will be missed greatly, but she will also be remembered for the love that she gave. Rest in peace Mom. I love you.