Marcel Bradley-Zayas

In loving memory of a cherished young man Marcel Bradley-Zayas, born November 30, 2002. Marcel leaves behind his mother Myriam Zayas and father Dieauka Yamuel Bradley, Sr. Brothers Dieauka Yamuel Bradley Jr., Isaiah Bradley, Quinn Zayas. Sisters Brittany Pleasant, Alecia Young, Kyhla Bradley, Jasmine Bullard, Cheayla Bradley, Anya Zayas, Amiya Curnal-Zayas. Grandparents Alphonse Bradely Sr, Doretha Young, and Benjamin and Dagmar Zayas. And a host of family and friends.

Marcel leaves to go be with his family who left before him. Grandmother Julia Williams. Great grandmothers Orwillie Walker, Hattie Mae Young, Julia Williams. Great grandfathers Clarence Walker Sr. and Jerry Bryant. Uncles Edward Bradely, Bobby Williams and James Bradley. Aunts Cozette Bradley and Etta Mae Rosa. Cousins Marquel Bradley, Tonka Taylor, Antonio Barnes and Wayne Woodruff. And his oldest sister Julia Bradley.

Marcel embodied the essence of strength, love and faith. From a young age he fell in love with sports, playing basketball and football. His favorite out of the two was basketball. He loved the sport so much as a child he talked his father into renting out a whole gymnasium just for him so his father could teach him how to be more aggressive on the court. The boys in the gym did not enjoy watching Marcel own the court by himself for hours, however the 8th grade girls did. Somehow Marcel after practicing for a while began one by one allowing only the ladies to join him and his dad in training. Marcel's father did not know how Marcel got him to go from training only him to training 15, 7th and 8th grade girls. He had said, I went to the bathroom and when I came back all these girls were goo goo and ga ga all around Marcel on the free throw line waiting for me. The boy had game, when it came to girls. He even had the opportunity to also train with local NBA players from Tacoma, WA. Marcel's nature was a source of strength to his teammates, family and friends, and all who were fortunate to know him. He honored and loved his family, creating a life filled with laughter and warmth. As we gather here today to honor his memory, we are reminded of the enduring impact of his presence and the profound love he leaves behind with his family and friends. Let us celebrate Marcel's life and find solace in the cherished memories we hold dear