Dr. Patrick “Tony” Brady, Jr. age 62, of Slidell, Louisiana, flew to heaven on the wings of angels on Thursday, February 8, 2024, after suffering a massive brain aneurysm. Dr. Brady was born in New Orleans on April 12, 1961, and resided in Slidell for the last 29 years.
He leaves behind his parents Patrick Brady, Sr., Eleanor (Vicky) Brady, and brother Darryl Brady.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Louis and Vera Brady, Curtis (Cotton) and Cletoria (Memaw) Reid, sister Katherine Jean Brady, and partner Johnny Gordon.
He is survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved deeply.
Patrick had a host of longtime friends: Lisa Daigle, Kathleen Oldham, Val Gordon, Eddie and Lisa Gordon, Ron and Alaynna King and daughters, Deborah Chatham, Edrie and Rainey Lyons, Talmadge Sibley, Sherrie Kilcrease and his beloved cat Quincy.
Dr. Brady graduated from Charity School of Nursing with his RN degree in 1983. He furthered his education with his first Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of South Alabama in 2010. He worked at Methodist Pendleton Hospital in New Orleans for over 20 years until Hurricane Katrina relocated him to William Carey College in Hattiesburg, MS, where he served as an instructor of nursing until his death. While working at William Carey, he earned his second Doctorate, this time in Philosophy. He returned to his Alma Mater to serve as the President of the Charity Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association for several terms. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including being an inaugural recipient of the Top 100 Nurses in Louisiana.
Patrick had a tremendous heart, helping his students and friends tirelessly and never asking for anything in return. He loved enjoying his home and working in his garden. One of his main past times was taking his car to Pikes Auto Repair shop where he constantly had dents and dings removed due to his lack of driving skills.
He was loved by everyone, and will be missed for his compassion, empathy, quick wit and his big laugh. A special thanks to his ICU nurses at Lake View Hospital; Clayton Spriggs and Laurie Laurent.
A service will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at Northshore Baptist Church, 310 Kensington Blvd, Slidell LA. Visitation will begin at 9 am, concluding at 10:45 am with a special end of duty presentation from the Louisiana Nurse Honor Guard. A memorial service will follow.
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