Saratoga Springs, NY - John P. Brown, 70, passed away February 21, 2011 in the loving arms of his granddaughter, children, and brother after a courageous fight with cancer. A life-long Saratoga Springs resident, John was born on March 23, 1940 to the late Jay and Anna (Gorman) Brown. His brother Jim predeceased him on March 22, 2001. John was a retired Saratoga Springs firefighter, serving from December 1967 to October 1988. He also worked for the New York State Racing Association for 35 years. "Brownie" was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, and old westerns on AMC, but most of all he loved visiting with his friends at Sarge's Triangle Diner. John is survived by his companion, Barbara Marshall of Saratoga Springs; his three children, Jacalyn Keenan (Edward) of Wilton, Stephen Brown of Wilton and Derek Brown of Clifton Park; his brother, Thomas Brown (Patricia) of Malta; two grandchildren, Justin and Valene Keenan and six nieces and nephews. Per his request, there will be no calling hours and funeral services will be private. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway(584-5373). In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Saratoga Springs Retired Firefighters Association, 183 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.