Edward Graven Brady

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Edward Graven Brady

November 3, 1930 - February 5, 2015

Raleigh

Edward Graven Brady passed away February 5th peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Raleigh. He was 84 years old.

Ed was born in upper Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. He attended Mount St. Michael Academy and worked his was through Manhattan College. Upon graduation, he volunteered for the US Army and served during the Korean War. Using the GI Bill, he earned an MBA from NYU and went on to a long and successful career in business.

He loved the Yankees and Notre Dame football and enjoyed fishing and ice skating on Peach Lake his home for over 45 years.

He was a devout Catholic and cherished his Irish heritage, making many trips back to Ireland. Ed founded several charities and gave greatly of himself throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Agnes (Feeney) Brady, his son Eamonn and spouse Krista, daughter Aggie Dalton and husband Colm, grandchildren Ciara, Molly, Aidan and Conor. Great-grand children Emma and Kinsley.

Edward's funeral is February 7th at 1pm at St. Francis of Assisi church in Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ed's name to Transitions Life Care (Hospice of Wake Co.) 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

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Published by The News & Observer on Feb. 7, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Brady

11 Entries

Jeanette Brady Carlucci

February 13, 2015

To Mrs. Brady, Eamonn, Aggie and the Brady Family, my deepest sympathies to you all. I was very sad to hear of Mr. Brady's passing. I have many fond memories growing up next door, walking with him around the block and to the lake, Mr. Brady wearing his Irish cap and sweater, and smoking his pipe! And coming home from work with fruit leather -- he had the original Fruit Roll-ups! I will never forget him and his gentle kindness. I am sure God has prepared a beautiful place with green rolling hills and long narrow roads lined by rustic stone walls -- maybe a fiddle and flute heard softly in the breeze. My memories make me smile, may yours make you smile too!

Annmarie Baker

February 9, 2015

Ed Brady was a lovely gentleman. His warmth and kindness always made feel one welcome at O'Neill's. He had a generous spirit and a smile that could lift you from you darkest moods. He will be missed.

Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Gerard McVicker

February 8, 2015

My condolences to the Brady family. I have thought of Ed often and the times at the Castle, in Poughkeepsie. The fundraisers for Dorcha Doca. A gentleman, in the truest sense, and a proud son of Ireland.

February 7, 2015

I can only imagine the sorrow you all must be feeling for this incredible man's passing. Ed was an inspiration, a caring soul, just plain one of a kind. Godspeed, Ed, on your journey. With love and hugs from Rancho Santana, Gail and Gordon

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

February 7, 2015

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

Mike and Nuala Cummings

February 7, 2015

It can't be truly sad with his long life so well lived and so filled with giving. Few among the living will ever know the extent of his generosity. He was a rock of dedication and sacrifice in a time of turmoil in Ireland. With gratitude for his friendship,we wish Agnes and the family the peace and comfort of God's abundant grace and the consolation of our prayers.

Mary, Billy and all The Nelis Family.

February 7, 2015

Thinking of you all at this sad time. The world has lost a true gentleman,and Ireland has lost great friend. Words cannot convey our sorrow and we offer to you his family our deepest condolences.

Declan Kearney

February 7, 2015

Comhbhrón ó chroí do chlann Ed...(Deepest sympathy to Ed's family). Thinking of you all today. He was an unforgettable gentleman; so full of kindness. In a world of injustice and inequality Ed was an ambassador for humanity. A good Irish republican. With fond memories, Declan, Cathy and family.

Martin Nelis

February 7, 2015

Ed was a dear friend of the Nelis family in Derry after staying with us when he visited with Aggie for the first time in 1984. I have many fond memories from my time in Brewster. I actually enjoyed raking the thousands of leaves with him in the winter of 1985 around the Brewster house. He tried to teach me how to ice-skate on the lake below their home. It was a lost cause. But he was much more successful at many other causes not least of which was supporting the families of Irish Republican prisoners over many years. He was a quiet, unassuming and very generous person. Our family is very saddened by his passing and we offer our sincere condolences to Agnes, Aggie, Eamonn and the entire Brady-Dalton clan.

Tresa Pickup

February 7, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father seemed like such an incredible person. You will always have your incredible memories to hold in your heart.

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