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James J. Brady, Sr.
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James J. Brady, Sr. Obituary
Jim was a civil engineer and built tunnel projects up and down the East Coast and across North America and later the world. He enjoyed reading, music, building community and storytelling. His accomplishments in his life were many. Jim was extremely proud to be the head of tunnel construction on the world's most powerful pumped storage project located in Bath County VA, where they achieved record setting tunnel excavation rates. Jim was also proud of being acknowledged for his efforts to rebuild the PATH train station for the Port Authority of NY and NJ after the events of 9/11. Other notable accomplishments that brought him joy include being a past president of the South Carolina Irish Historical Society of Charleston, SC and being a part of the team that created the Charleston Irish Memorial at Charlotte Street Park. He is also a lifetime member of The Moles, a group dedicated to the heavy construction industry.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Brady. He is survived by his five children Jim Brady, Margee Moore, Evie Watters, Monica Brady and Matthew Brady and his second wife Susie Brady.
The visitation will be at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home on James Island at 347 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 at 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Mary of the Annunciation at 95 Hasell St. Charleston, SC 29401 on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island after mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to be sent to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of his late wife.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, James Island, 347 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, (843) 614-8494.
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Al Scalfari
February 8, 2023
Please accept my deepest condolences! Jimmy and I were best friends when we were growing up in Newburgh, N.Y.! I was very sorry to hear of his passing after all this time but I'm now in Florida and Jim and I hadn't been in touch for many years! Again, please accept my condolences for the loss of my friend!
Becky Hill
December 18, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Brady family. Jim was a Gates and Fox VP when I entered the construction industry at Bath County, and was a mentor to many. Such a fine man, father, advisor, and supervisor. -Becky Bryhn Hill
Don Rexrode
December 4, 2022
Jim was very instrumental in the start of my career with the Gates & Fox company at the Bath County Pumped Storage Project and also continued with support during my many years in the underground construction business. Jim was one of the great's in the business and I have nothing but gratitude and appreciation for his many offers of support.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family - some of whom I had the pleasure of working with.
Steve Sharp
December 2, 2022
I remember Jim from his days at the Bath County pump storage project. I went school with his son Jim. Sorry for your lost.
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December 1, 2022
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