William James "Bill" Bradley Sr.

William James "Bill" Bradley Sr. obituary, The Villages, FL

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William Bradley Obituary

Bradley, William "Bill" James Sr. THE VILLAGES, Fla. William "Bill" James Bradley Sr., 83, of The Villages, passed away in his home on May 8, 2016. Bill was born in Albany, on May 22, 1932. He attended Christian Brothers Academy and he would go on to further his education receiving a bachelor's and master's degree from Siena College in Loudonville. While in the Army he served as a Clinical Phycologist at Valley Forge Amy Hospital in Pennsylvania. After the Army, Bill went on to work and retired as an executive administrator for New York State Division for Youth. After retirement Bill and his wife Carolyn moved to Oviedo, Fla. They have been residing in The Villages for the past 11 years. He enjoyed reading, gardening, exercising, biking, computer studies, and spending time with family and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William Vincent Bradley and Marie Fahey Bradley of Albany. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Helms Bradley of 56 years; son, William J. Bradley Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; daughters, Cynthia (Robert) Gifford of Schaghticoke, Sharon (Lance) Hamilton of Lady Lake, Fla. and Christin Bradley of Atlanta. Bill is also survived by six grandchildren, Scott, Pam, Bradley, Rebecca, Shannon and Jennifer. Bill will be missed by many. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send a contributions in his name to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may also be expressed at neptunesociety.com

Published by Albany Times Union on May 12, 2016.
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Bill was one of my first supervisors at the NYS Division for Youth in 1972. I was a young kid and Bill was an inspiration. He was wise and let me take risks and learn. I still rely on his insights and wisdom. I will never forget his support or his great laugh.


Jim Purcell

May 13, 2016

Carolyn
It was sad to hear of Bills passing I had only recently heard of his battle with Alzheimer's. I miss our getting together once a year in Albany after we all retired,,but remember Bill with fond memories and wish you and your family well in the future.

May 12, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of sadness. May the burden of your loss be eased in knowing Bill rests in peace as he awaits the Masters call. Matt. 5:28-29 Respectfully W.M.C.

May 12, 2016

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