Racine – Lucille J. (nee: Lucia Cottonaro) Brown, 82, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 28, 2012, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Milwaukee on November 21, 1929, daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (nee: Maglio) Cottonaro.

Lucille leaves to cherish her memory, her best friend and soul mate, Jack Patton; children, Mindy, Cindy, Stuart Brown, Lisa Kirksey, Kathleen Turner, Stephanie Ross, Victoria Klyzub; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Josephine Johnson; brothers, Sam Cottonaro, and Tony Sciano.  In addition to her parents, Lucille is preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Brown, and son, Raymond Brown.

A memorial service for Lucille will take place on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 7pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, with Rev. Cash Myers officiating. Relatives and friends can meet with the family on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service.