Neal Jonathan Brown 20, of Medford, died February 21st, 2023 as a result of SUDEP. He was fiercely loved by his parents Cindelle and Kevin Brown. He attended Longwood School District from K-12th grade. He graduated from Longwood High School in 2020 where he was a member of the Honor Society and the Varsity Football team.

Neal was currently enrolled at Stonybrook University as a Junior (who proudly had enough credits and was considered a Senior). He would have graduated January 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Neal was a member of Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity Zeta Chapter.

Neal worked as a Math Tutor at Suffolk Community College where he loved helping students.

Neal’s hobbies included working out, watching basketball and football games with mom and dad. He loved playing video games and hanging out with the boys (Vishu and Bryan) and his sister Kimberly. He would watch episode after episode of Anime with his sister Keimora and then engage in long conversation with her about what happened, why it happened and what’s next. Every time he saw his grandmother, he would ask “momma, how’s retirement?” She would smile. Neal loved washing and driving his Camaro. This was our beloved Neal A.K.A. Mann, a nickname given to him by his Aunt Sharlene.

Neal was a smart, gentle, loving giant who will be greatly missed.

Neal is survived by his Parents Cindelle and Kevin, his Sisters Kimberly and Keimora, his grandparents Karen and Allen, his Godmother and Aunt Sharlene, his Uncle Glenn and Joe, His Aunts Wendy, Virginia, Wanda, Angela, and Alice, his Cousin and Brother Brandon, his Cousin and Sister Brooke.

Visiting hours will be on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 4:00-8:00PM at McManus-Lorey Funeral Home, 2084 Horse Block Road, Medford, NY

Funeral Service will be on Saturday March 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Center Moriches on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11:00 am.