Nancy Brownell, wife of former auto dealer owner on Rte 52 Rick Brownell, passed away on February 7th at age 58 surrounded by family. She and Rick have two sons, Tyler Brownell and Justin Brownell. Nancy could be seen in Beacon often, and was known for her fashion and stylish shoes. She was involved with the Parade of Green, which this year, shares her birthday of March 9th, 2024. Her husband had posters created in her honor to celebrate. The parade kicks off at 12pm and goes down Main Street starting at Pohill Park.

Nancy was a lifelong Hudson Valley resident who devoted much of her time to servicing others. Nancy was an active philanthropist and held volunteer positions at organizations including Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Estate Planning Council of Putnam County, the Powelton Club and Ithaca College.

She earned a BS in Broadcast Journalism, Business Administration and Political Science from Ithaca College. After graduation, she joined her father’s company, Rossi Walling X-Ray Corporation, in Peekskill. She was an avid chef, gardener, skier and entertainer.

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