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William "Bill" Brady Jr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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1988 West Virginia Wesleyan College
Dan Taylor
April 25, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Brady;
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just read in the Wesleyan Sundial about Bill’s passing. He was the first friend I made my freshman year at Wesleyan. Since everyone one who knew Bill has a Pizza story, here’s mine. Domino’s Pizza gave me an extra pizza when they were late on the delivery. I took the pizza to the common area of our dorm and saw Bill. He was more the happy to take care of the extra pie. We became good friends that day. I remember golfing with him on the grounds around Wesleyan, skiing for J Term and having someone steal our luggage from our car, discovering the Brew Thru in Nags Head. After collage we lost touch with each other but knew if we were to run into each other, a pizza would be shared and good time would be had by all around him.
August 3, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Brady,
It is with great sorrrow that I write to express my sincere condolences over Bill's loss. I just learned of Bill's passing earlier today after my wife and I's recent return to the Fairfax Co area after a two year overseas tour.
In the often selfish career-obsessed region that is the DC-metro area, Bill was a rare treasure, a genuine friend in a place full of "acquaintances." Bill always had the time to chat and visit with his friends and was generous when it came to sharing his time with other people.
Bill was a warm spirit with a great and wonderful heart. His overwhelming quality was his genuineness. He never played games with anyone or tried to make anyone guess his real thoughts on any issue.
Over the 14 years I knew him, we both went through a number of life and career changes, but through it all his warmth and personal integrity was always strong and genuine. The world his family and friends shared with him is less bright without him.
Bill left our world much too soon as he was just making the turn to the back nine of life. May God bless Bill and all of his family and friends.
Ryan Sassman, Falls Church, VA
Jennifer G.
July 29, 2010
I did not have Bill's family's contact information. I only found out about Bill's passing just recently. Therefore, I'd like to express my sincere condolences to Bill's family and I will be making a donation just as soon as I can. ...here's the story of how I met Bill...sometime in 2000 or 2001, I answered an ad in the Washington Post for a housemate at Hogan Ct. in Falls Church, VA. We both rented rooms there for a number of years and had our laughs about the other various housemates who would come and go. We had our own "roommate screening process" down to a T. Eventually we both moved on and out of Falls Church. We'd try to stay in touch by meeting at Chili's or Glory Days Grill periodically. Bill was very particular about his food! I used to tease him about it all the time. He'd either order pizza, chicken tenders, a hamburger, or chicken wings! (In fact, at one point, I think he had a rotating schedule for those foods by the day of the week.) Bill was a chicken wing connoisseur and he'd always let me know if he found a place that had superior chicken wings.... Glory Days Grill won't be the same without Bill. :-(
Bill also knew I'm a habitual procrastinator and always ran late for our dinners because I have no good sense of timing. Yet he never got mad at me for being late, ever. Instead, he'd just call or text and say something funny to hurry me along. He was so patient.
Other things I remember about Bill:
1. Bill LOVED a bargain (and so did I!) The joke between us was who could be the bigger cheap skate. He told me the story of purchasing his beautiful Nissan Maxima and how he haggled for about 8 long hours to get money back for a trade-in and that new car at a price well below invoice. I'll never forget how he was grinning from ear to ear when he drove home in that car. He couldn't wait to tell me ALL the details about how he got that car so cheap. :-)
2. Of course Bill enjoyed the company of women but he also had a great respect for women. He had very good manners and a kind heart. Bill helped me move my residence several times. And when I had my my mid-life crisis and wanted to get a "belly ring", Bill came with me because I was afraid to go alone. Bill held my hand and made sure I was ok. When the procedure was over, I felt so sick and nauseous that Bill had to drive me home. I think he had to cancel his plans to do something else with another friend that day, in order to drive me home.
3. Bill loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Go Steelers!) It was hard to get him away from the TV when the Steelers were on. So, I ended up watching the Steelers and becoming a fan as well.
4. Bill was the best housemate I ever had (and I've had several!). He was always very tidy, responsible, and thoughtful.
5. Simply put, Bill was just a good soul, a class-act, and I'll really miss his company. Thanks for being my friend, Bill.
Linda Dombrausky
July 8, 2010
I worked with Bill at ONR and we had a great time. Every day at lunch we all pulled out the folding table and ate lunch together. Bill usually had pizza and we usually teased him about his most recent date or girlfriend. One year while he was on vacation we made a fake door to put in front of his cubicle (he always thought he deserved a "real office"). The cardboard door stayed up for a while, offering him the privacy he wanted but we still barged in on him to keep him frustrated. He was a hard worker and a great guy. I'm sorry to hear about his illness and will remember him with a smile on his face. Rest in peace Bill Brady.
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Rick Maxey
July 8, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Brady:
Words cannot express our sorrow over the loss of Bill. We worked with him for several years and got to know him well. He was truly a part of our Team and our family. We've missed him every day and will continue to do so. Our deepest condolences go out to you and all of Bill's family and friends.
Wild Bill Brady enjoying a summer day in 2009
Vic Naurock
July 1, 2010
Fun times with good friends
Vic Naurock
July 1, 2010
Having fun at the beer festival in 2009
Vic Naurock
July 1, 2010
Carnival cruise June 2007
Vic Naurock
July 1, 2010
Bill with his date, October of 2008
Vic Naurock
July 1, 2010
July 1, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the Brady family. Jen and Tony (Fairfax, VA)
Vegas in 2007
Vic Naurock
July 1, 2010
Bill was the mad golfer for Halloween 2006
Vic Naurock
July 1, 2010
Bill and Kathy winter of 2007 at Deep Creek Lake. Craps was Bill's game!
Vic Naurock
July 1, 2010
Michele Naurock
July 1, 2010
Michele Naurock
July 1, 2010
TW
July 1, 2010
To the entire Brady family, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
I met Bill in 2008. We worked closely together in that first year -- he was always deliberate, mindful of his responsibilities and focused on supporting the office and his team.
He appeared reserved at first, but with time, he'd inject his quirky personality into conversation, share a dating story or two, and offer up one of his sister's baked treats. Bill had a good heart.
Brady family and friends, please take comfort in knowing that he touched many lives. My family will keep you in our prayers.
July 1, 2010
I remember Bill from our meetup groups. He was a wonderful and gentle man who always brought joy to our meetings.
More Bill and the Beach
Rita Colbert
June 30, 2010
Very relaxed Bill at OBX 2009
Rita Colbert
June 30, 2010
Bill - OBX 2009
Rita Colbert
June 30, 2010
Smiling Bill
Michele Naurock
June 30, 2010
Don Salanty
June 30, 2010
Tha loss of a child of any age is always heatbreaking. Our prayers of comfort go with you this day and always.
Rita Colbert
June 30, 2010
Words cannot express my sadness at this loss and my thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family. I met Bill in 2007 when he joined a group that I run called Singles in the Suburbs. Bill was not only one of my most active members, but a true friend. I wish I had been there for him in these past few months but he often crossed my mind.
I know that he will be missed by so many. A few of us from Singles in the Suburbs were remembering yesterday many of our favorite "Bill Brady" stories.
1) You can never say Bill without the Brady. It was never "Where's Bill", but always "Where's Bill Brady." :)
2) Bill sure did love to hate golf. Or was it hate to love? The man sure did love golf...but he would get sooooo worked up to the point of even throwing clubs sometimes. Yet he always seemed to enjoy every single minute.
3) That leads me to the mini-golf story where his ball got stuck so he was no longer the leader. He was so upset, he wrote to the National Mini-Golf Association about the proper rules, only to discover he really HAD won after all!
4) Bill Brady loved him some pizza. Some good pizza.
5) I'll never forget him always giving me a hard time because I let people who were in relationships, but not married in my group (single = not married). He wanted only truly single women to be in the group haha. He did love the ladies.
6) Just his presence...he went on so many vacations with us and outings, happy hours, charity events...he was always there willing and ready to participate with a joke and a smile. He will be missed, not by me, but by a majority of the other 1,400 Singles in the Suburbs members.
He was a great man, who touched many lives. I have many photos of him in our group's photo album. If someone will email me at [email protected] I can send those on to someone.
Bill, you are always going to be loved, you will be missed - and you are always a member of our community at SITS. We love you.
Vic Naurock
June 30, 2010
I remember on the short cruise Bill and I took with some friends where he was in the casino at the craps table and a rather attractive woman rolling the dice wouldn't let Bill leave. She considered him her lucky charm since he was standing right next to her. Bill was having such a great time helping her win money. Of all the adventures we've had during the years nothing was better than relaxing with him on a Friday night at the local bar called Johns after a hard week of work and just talking about anything and everything. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for him during those last few months. I thought of him often and prayed for him. He will truly be missed by all his friends, especially me.
Dave Warner
June 30, 2010
Great friend and coworker. Will be missed by all...praying for his family during this difficult time.
Jean Purkey
June 30, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Brady,
I am truly sorry for your loss and our loss as well. Bill was a stellar employee who always gave 100% and in many cases, went well beyond. He was a hard worker and always strived for perfection. Bill was well liked by his co-workers and colleagues alike. He was like family. He will be greatly missed in so many ways. My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jean Purkey
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