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John Bradley Obituary
FORT WAYNE - John Bradley Jr., 54, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
He was born in Fort Wayne on June 24, 1970, to John and Sheila (Wiltshire) Bradley.
Mr. Bradley began working for his parents at Bradley Door. He was a skilled carpenter and builder, traits passed down from his father. In 2001, he founded and ran Auburn Door for 20 years, until he sold it to his son, Zach.
John was a fun loving adventurous kind of guy. He loved to be on the lake and could be frequently found water skiing, even barefoot water skiing. John also enjoyed running and playing golf.
Left to mourn his passing are children, Maddie (Adam) Schillinger, Zach Bradley, Sam Bradley and Jake (Maggie) Bradley; parents, John "Jack" and Sheila Bradley; grandchildren, Gwen, Harlow, Ellie, Quinn, Theo and Max; siblings, Barb (Tim) Lima, Brenda (David) Jacks and Donna Bradley; and his best friend, Julie.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior.
Calling will also be held on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 4-7 p.m., at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary at 4 p.m.
Burial will follow Mass at Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Serenity House in Auburn.
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Shane Saylor
August 30, 2024
My heart is broken knowing my friend is gone. My heart aches for the many he left behind.
-Shane Saylor
Tracey Bobay
August 11, 2024
Dear Bradley Family, I found out this devastating news today, 7/11. I am truly sorry for your loss! I´ve always had a special place in my heart for John. You may not remember me, Tracey (Thomas) Bobay (the youngest Thomas) but I´d like to share that John was my first crush. I think I was like 10 lol! I remember John, Jennifer,Tonya and Mike would hang out at the lake all summer long. I was 6 yrs younger than that group, too young to be involved, but I always begged and bugged them to be included. My sisters were always saying "mom, get her out of here she´s such a brat!". John always treated me so sweetly, even though I was a brat. I remember when we were all on the ski team together and I got to do a trick with just me and John (the one where I would crawl up onto his shoulders and stand up, while skiing) I was so so excited! I´m pretty sure that was the same year John was barefooting off the back of the boat during practice and the rope flung out of his hands and it hit Donna right in the forehead! I remember that like it was yesterday. So many great memories with him and your family. I´m so sorry I just found out and wasn't able to attend his service. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! May God be with you and ease your pain in your time of grief.
Sincerely,
Tracey Bobay
Chris and Jennifer Myers
July 6, 2024
I am truly saddened by the death of John. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May he finally rest in peace.
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