This is not an obituary. It’s an instruction manual.

Philip Sheldon Brown was born in Brooklyn, New York, in June of 1948. He died on June 24th, 2026 in Altamonte Springs, Florida surrounded by his loving family. He was an Aerospace Engineer, but that was just a job. His family strongly suspects that he was a Lamed Vavnik. In Judaism, Lamed Vavniks are the 36 people who are so righteous that the entire world is sustained for their sake. They walk among us and do not know who they are. Jewish tradition teaches that there are always 36 such souls in the world and when one of them dies, another is immediately born. Dad, Zayde, can we call you Zeed? Should your soul find its way into a new body on this day, it is your family’s wish to publish these tips to help you get a head start on the new life that awaits you.

1. You can never have enough kids, so start building that family. This can be done by birth, adoption, marriage, and circumstance. Get to work.

2. Toast isn’t toast until it’s burned to a crisp. Crank that toaster timer up, baby!

3. Keep a sense of humor up to the very end, even if that means faking your own death while your son reads you your final prayers.

4. Head over to YouTube and search for Rodgers and Hammerstein. You’re going to love it.

5. Dogs are awesome, and we hope you’re not allergic in this lifetime.

6. Family is everything.

7. Every hour and every dollar you spend on volunteer work and charitable giving will come back tenfold in the form of self-fulfillment.

8. When life gets hard, remind those around you why it’s still worth living.

9. Should you find some adults who are very sad today, offer them that classic smile. We’ll be looking.

10. Most importantly, find the love of your life. You’ll know her by her empathy, her sense of humor, and her love of all things purple.

Graveside service for Phil will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Congregation Ohev Shalom Cemetery (6034 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando, Florida) with Rabbi David Kay officiating. Further instructions await you there. We all love you. May Phil & Louise rest in peace and may their memory always be a blessing.

Service entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 933 Lee Road, Suite 101, Orlando, Florida 407-599-1180.