Donald E. Brown, 71, of Clifton, passed away on November 20, 2013. Born in Lyndhurst, he lived in Clifton for the past 40 years. A Salesman for Metals USA in Newark for 20 years, retiring in 2002, Donald was a member of the American Radio Relay League of Connecticut. Beloved husband for 43 years of Rosemary (Plonski). Devoted father of Donald and his companion Kelly Williams of Clifton, and Karen Palestini and her husband Andrew of Fair Lawn. Loving grandfather of Alyssa and Nicholas. Dear brother of Anthony of Denver, NY. Funeral Saturday 8:30 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 9:30 AM at St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home.