JOHN JOSEPH BRADLEY

John Joseph Bradley, "Jack," a much loved husband, father, father-in-law, brother, uncle, son, and friend, Jack left us peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85 in the early hours of Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Jack was born in Waterbury, CT on Sep. 13, 1924, where he resided with his family and graduated from Crosby High School. He attended Boston College until it was time to serve his country in WWII as a pilot in the Army Air Corps, serving in the China-Burma-India theatre. Jack's professional career started as a restaurant entrepreneur in the Boston area and then progressed into a successful sales manager career with both Breck and Wella hair products in the Chicago area as well as the East coast. Jack spent many hours coaching and supporting the athletic endeavors of his six children, and was a very proud and loving father to all of them. All his children and their friends loved spending time with him - everything was more fun when Jack was around. Jack loved the outdoors, especially the waters of Rhode Island where he spent many summer vacations with his family, finished his career and eventually retired. Rhode Island is the place for his fond memories of boating, fishing, lobstering, clamming and living life to its fullest with his family and friends. He will always be remembered for his keen wit and sense of humor as well as his zest for life. There is no doubt that "Jack Bradley stories" will be the topic of conversation for many more Bradley family gatherings. He was loved and respected by all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Linda (Zaber) Bradley; his stepson, Rich Zaber and wife, Jennifer, of Sergeant Bluff, IA; as well as his five sons and daughter and their spouses, Ralph (Kathy Hermann) Bradley of Baltimore, MD, John Edward Bradley of Westerly, RI, Steve (Peggy) Bradley of Naperville, IL, Ed (Alice) Bradley of Dallas, TX, Patti (Rich) Harper of West Simsbury, CT, and Guy (Lisa) Bradley of Warrenville, IL; he was also much loved by his 22 grandchildren, Megan, Adam, Kara, Ross, Carlie, George, Zachary, Kalin, Kelly, Lindsay, Colin, Felicia, Annie, Logan, Tristan, Bradley, Rainey, Claire, Erin, Jackson, Lillie and Matthew; Jack was the loving brother of Sally McCool. He was predeceased by his first wife, Evelyn Patricia (Desmond) Bradley; his son, John Joseph Bradley, Jr.; his parents, Alice Elizabeth (McCarty) Bradley and Edward Francis Bradley; his brother, Edward; and sisters, Alice, Joan, Mary, Grace, Anne and Barbara. He is also sadly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Anyone who has ever met him will never forget him and we are all so proud to be part of his family. He was grateful for his many friends, loved ones and all of the cherished memories he lived and died with. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Clare's Church, 4 Saint Claire Way, Westerly, RI, on Monday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m.