Robert D. Brown “Bob” of New Philadelphia, Ohio, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died peacefully on July 25, 2025. Robert was born in Pleasant City, Ohio, to Ralph and Mary Faye (Drake) Brown. He graduated from Philo High School, where he was a member of the 1953 Boys Basketball State Runner-Up Championship team. He is a graduate of Muskingum University, attended graduate studies at The Ohio State University, and graduated from the Advanced Executive Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, Bob began his career with Ohio Bell. However, he later began a storied career working in sports management with Nick Mileti, where Bob managed public relations for the Cleveland Crusaders, the Cleveland Guardians (formerly Cleveland Indians), and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bob was instrumental in the formation of the Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball team, and served as their first radio announcer prior to the hiring of Joe Tait. He was also the first President of the Richfield Coliseum when it opened on October 26, 1974. He later became a concert promoter and consultant for many rock groups, including KISS. In 1979 Bob returned to his Ohio Bell roots, working as a Lobbyist for Ohio Bell. Bob retired as AT&T Corporate Vice-President of Federal/State Government Relations. Bob had a distinguished palate, having dined at some of the world’s finest restaurants. He adored his family and especially loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. He was an avid reader and a proud fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and all Cleveland sports teams. Bob is lovingly survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol “Libby” (Carr); his sister, Carol Payne of Mount Vernon, OH; his daughters Lisa (Jay) Tolloti of Dover, OH, and Darcy (Grady) Anders of Hendersonville, NC.; and his four grandchildren Patrick, Maureen, Elizabeth, and Richard. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister, Jean Ann. Bob was never scared to take on new opportunities and did everything with honesty and integrity. Although Bob’s physical presence may no longer grace our lives, his spirit will continue to inspire and uplift us. May his memory be forever with us and may we carry forth his legacy of love, compassion and determination in all that we do.