James Bradford English

James Bradford English Sr.
Born 1/16/1942 in South Orange New Jersey
Died 10/25/2024 in Pasadena CA
James Bradford English was a true force of life and was filled with love. He was a husband and a family man who was survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart Cecelia Gail English. Together they created a beautiful family of four children: James Bradford English Jr., Jeffrey Brennan English, Kristin Lunney English and Colleen Margaret Theresa English. He was also a proud to have seven amazing Grandchildren: Kaitlin, Nolan, Patrick, Owen, Aaron, Dara & Daniel. He was a devout Irish Catholic and cherished his relationship to the church, to Jesus Christ and the human family. His big open heart touched so many from his relationship to his nieces and nephews to those beyond the immediate family. He extended such love, kindness, and friendship that many who were close to Brad became part of the clan, like our beloved neighbors the Wheaton family from Sea Girt who continue to be part of the family.
He was in love with the east coast and the Atlantic Ocean but his acting career brought the family to Los Angeles in 1978. He would long for New Jersey for the rest of his life. His career in Hollywood spanned television and film and as a member of the Screen Actors Guild he was known to play a police officer in nearly every TV sitcom since Kojak in the 1970's.
The family will honor him in celebration at the Jersey shore where his wild, bold and loving spirit touched so many and now flies free with the perfect balance of the gentle sun, the cool sand, soft breezes and the deep blue of the Sea Girt Sea.
We love you eternally Honey, Dad, Papa, Big Brad, Braddy, Ralph Cramden, Harry Backstage ! Thank you for keeping life very interesting.