

Some Man, for One Man.
Eulogy
Firstly, I want to thank you all for coming today, for the kind words we have received as a family and sharing your photos and tributes to Christy. The past month has been filled with shock, immense sadness, and grief, but all your prayers and words of support are helping us try to navigate life without him. We very much appreciate every flower, card, funny story, and warm memory…knowing we are not alone in remembering how much he meant to so many.
Today is hard for lots of reasons, knowing how much he would have loved all this adoration, him never knowing how much people thought of him and how proud he made us all, but importantly how amusing he would find this, having me stood here in front of you all telling you how great he was.
But the truth is, it is an honour to stand here as your sister, bursting with pride as to the man you were, knowing you would do the exact same for me. You were my best friend, my biggest cheerleader and unwavering in your support and love in any way I needed. This is the longest we have not spoken and I feel like part of me is missing, to not wake up to your weekend messages, in the early hours, of memes and videos you know I will find funny, who is going to unquestionably have my back but tell me when I am being irrational and fill my head with awful jokes.
I would like to say our relationship had always been like this, but the truth is we fought a lot as kids, he was my annoying little brother who constantly wanted attention, was always trying to playfight and wind me up, bear hugs being his favourite tactic that he still did until this day. He would tell anyone that would listen the hardship he had as my brother, forced to spend his birthday every year at Pontins for my dance competitions and his weekends in school halls for feis’ but he loved it really, Irish dancing not so much, his lessons didn’t last very long, as much as mum tried. But from this we have amazing memories, travelling around Ireland, numerous trips to Dublin and made lifelong friendships.
Christy was a particular accident-prone child and a regular visitor to A&E, his most notable scar being his missing fingertip, who for anyone that asked, would be told he got hungry and ate it! He was inquisitive, forever taking his toys apart and never being able to put them back together, but his passion was always football, Liverpool his team. He never went anywhere without a ball, finding the nearest available wall to continually thud it against. I know he cherished his time playing for Coundon Cockerels and was a decent goalie in his prime, even then being selfless and understanding his role in supporting others, Gaelic followed for Finbarr’s, usually thrown on to makeup the numbers and later a love of watching Rugby with Dad and Uncle Dan. In recent years he was always on the touchline, supporting whenever he could, probably one of the only alarms he ever actually got up for.
Christy's sense of humour was unmatched, his quick whit and sarcasm would never fail to brighten your day even in the most serious of situations. Sometimes he went a little too far, we will not go into his days at Comet! But he was a wind up, something he took great pleasure in if he got a rise from you, loved informing you when you were wrong and an endless source of useless facts.
He loved watching live comedy and remember the last gig we went too, to see Jack Whitehall, his silent mutley laugh whilst scrunching his face up is when something really got him. I will never not miss this. But for those that knew him well, oh he could be moody, sulk and be defiantly stubborn, but in honesty if you were ever on the receiving end of this, know it is because he cared and only ever wanted the best for you.
Growing up as pub kids as we referred to it, apart from the endless supply of pop and crisps and the never-ending fun of the pool table, we learnt the value of friendship and community, something Christy took forward to the Rugby Club and the Four P’s. There are many here today and from our time at St Osburg’s whose relationships he still held dear and impacted him greatly. It may surprise you to know, Dad and I had a hard job getting him behind the bar initially, his argument being, he did not like people, especially drunk ones, he did not have the patience and did not like the drama.
Well, who would have thought Christy Brown, look at what you have achieved, the legacy you leave behind.
Much more than a brother, he was a constant for me and many others; to find such trust, loyalty, and respectfulness in one person, his selflessness knew no bounds. Many friends became family over the years, and I am grateful for the love and support he had in helping him shine, to the Ceairns, Doherty’s Fitzpatrick’s and Freddie & co and for everyone who ever made him a tea, willingly or not Thank you!
Of all the things Christy gave me, his love for our girls was without doubt the best. Darcy & Ellie felt your love through every facetime, every cuddle, sing along to wagon wheel in the car, sausage and chip dinner and secret ice-creams you thought I never knew about. It was mutual and unconditional, who else would sleep through your snoring!! The joy I saw they brought you was captivating, how proud you were, showing them off and the selfies, so many selfies with them! Darcy’s recent school craft project was to recreate a model of where she enjoyed spending time, of course it was a replica of Uncle Christy’s Pub, pool table and all, made from a clover tub, how fitting!! they will never forget their time with you.
Christy and dad or tweedle dee and tweedled dumb as I refer to them were inseparable. Dad you were his idol, the stories which we now hear of him are a testament to you and the values and life lessons you and mum taught him. His greatest aspiration was to be half the man you are and in his short 34 years, he more than achieved this. He really was like no other and our lives will be a little less without him in it.
As friends have recently said, he was Some man for one man.
We will talk of you often.
Ina bit Brown xxx
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
OBITUARY
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing Christopher Thomas Brown, known for his unwavering kindness, compassion and who sadly left this world too soon on May 15, 2024
Christy was a true gentleman. Extremely caring, thoughtful and impeccably witty. Someone you could always rely on. He had the ability to make light of any situation and was always a shoulder to cry on.
A cherished son, brother, uncle and beloved friend, Christy's presence was a blessing. We will forever cherish the memories and the love he brought into our lives
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Christy's life and legacy on his online memorial page. Here, we can share our memories, thoughts, and stories, keeping his spirit alive in our collective hearts. Christy's impact on our lives was profound, and it is through these shared moments that we can continue to honour his memory
Rest in peace, Christy. You will be deeply missed but forever remembered by so many who were lucky enough to have known you.
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We are all heart broken 💔!
Good night God bless Christy.
Love Andrina, Patricia, Daniel, Coragh & Seanie x
What a shock that you're gone. You've be taken far too soon. Remembering going into the 4Ps and as soon as you saw us, you'd be pouring the drinks ready for us. Quick witted and funny, gentle and caring. We've lost a really really good bloke. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam x
I worked with you some years ago , pre- beard but still as cheeky..!
In the nicest possible way , I had trouble keeping up with your dry sense of humour.
I had the pleasure of meeting your dad at the rugby club so I can see where the character came from...
I tried on a number of occasions to come and see you at the 4 P's ..but you were never there, or knew I was coming! , and before you know it , time has passed which has taught me a lesson to not put off until tomorrow , keeping in touch today.
I hope you knew how many of us still talked highly of you , how fondly you will be remembered and how sadly you'll be missed.
Dennis and Donna walker
Will miss your smile & laughter.
Will think of u always.
Gone but never forgotten
Love me & the family xx
My thoughts and prayers go out to Christys family circle and friends.. May he rest in peace, 💚
When you hear that someone isn’t with us anymore, usually you think about your one to one memories with them. The many nights we sat, chatted and gave each other abit of stick. You never held a grudge and kept the ‘I Love Derby’ Harry Potter figure up behind the bar even though it was not in keeping with the decor!! I think you don’t ever fully appreciate someone until they’re gone. I’ll miss you buddy, hopefully you’re somewhere better looking down on us all. RIP x



You were always taking the piss out of me and making me laugh. It was only last week you were messaging to say I was dressed like a picnic table and I'm devastated that that was that last joke we'd share. You really filled every conversation with laughter and fun.
Whilst you were a source of fun, laughter and hilarious piss taking, you were a fantastic friend, the most caring man, a listening ear and a genuine real one. You always had genuine care for everyone you associated yourself with whether that was checking in if people were okay or looking after people and making sure they were safe at the pub.
You were a great friend and will never be forgotten, Love & miss you loads already xx
Even though I didn’t know him that long, I had the up most respect for him and again I say it, he made you feel so welcome. Rest in peace Christy gone to soon. ❤️
Rest in Peace.
Love the Four P’s FC.
He & Alex made sure ever time since that night & we got into a taxi safe. We chose & choose the 4P’s for our night out because of these wonderful people. It’s such a loss & a shame that you left so soon Christy, such a gent. I’ll get Olympia that s**t shot every time we’re in the 4P’s in your memory.
Rest easy, it was an honour mate xx



I think back to two of the best lads trips i have ever been on and it was a 4ps trip to Dublin but also for our 30ths a trip to Boston for St Patricks day followed by a drive to New York via Coventry, Rhode Island... some of the greatest of memories that cannot be taken away where you were such an integral part of why they were so great!
In summary whilst i am very sad and will miss you I realise how lucky i was to have known you and got to call a mate.
Rest in Peace mate, ill keep telling those stories x
Thank you for everything Christy, your friend, Beth (Phil) xx






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