Mr. Browne, 63, of Old Bridge, died Feb. 25, 2009, in Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lyons. He was a self-employed construction worker, specializing in home improvements. His father, Thomas Browne Sr., died in 1988; his mother, Margaret Browne, died in 2007; and a brother, Edward Browne, died in 1993. Surviving are a sister, Barbara McVay of Old Bridge; seven nieces and nephews; three great-nieces and one great-nephew. Services were held at Michael Hegarty Funeral Home, Old Bridge. Interment was in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arnytown section of North Hanover. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans Department of New Jersey, 135 W. Hanover St., Fourth Floor, Trenton, NJ 08618.