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James W. "Jim" Brady

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James Brady Obituary

Brady, James W. Jim the beloved Coach of many and lovingly known as Diamond by his South City family passed away on November 23, 2017, at the age of 67 after a brief battle with cancer. Jim will forever be remembered by his sons, Kyle and Tyler (Caroline); his granddaughter Maren; his parents Jane and the late Thomas Brady and by his brothers and sisters Lynn, Tim, Tom (Sharon), and Maureen. Jim will also be remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family, dear friends, players, coaches and even umpires. Jim was a graduate of both Bishop DuBourg High School and Southwest Missouri State, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a teacher and a coach. He was inducted into the DuBourg and St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Jim was entering his 33rd season as the UMSL head baseball coach, a program that he loved and dedicated his life toward improving. Services: Memorial Mass, Saturday, December, 2, 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Church, 6303 Nottingham, St. Louis, MO 63109. Remembrance celebration immediately following at the UMSL Mark Twain Athletic Building. Private interment at Jefferson Barracks. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the 'Jim Brady Endowment Fund' c/o UMSL, 225 Mark Twain, St. Louis, MO 63121.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 30, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for James Brady

28 Entries

Donald Gonzalez

November 24, 2023

Miss you, my friend always enjoyed umpiring your baseball games, Gonzo

Patti Bubash

December 19, 2017

Congratulations to the whole Brady family that Jim was recently added to the UMSL Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2018 and to be honored in February 2018. I'm sure he is pleased.

Mary Lou Spellmeyer

December 10, 2017

I was hoping that letting some days go by would help settle the emotions. I found, however, that the opposite has happened as Jim's passing settled in and five decades of memories flooded back. Dear Brady family and especially Kyle and Tyler, please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathy. So many things could be said but you all know how truly special he was and how much you will miss him. He was quite a man and Tyler and Kyle's words at the funeral mass aptly painted a picture of a life well lived and lived on his terms. He leaves a wonderful legacy in all the lives he touched whether it was in the school yard at St. Gab's the B-ball court at DB, all those baseball fields as player and coach or just in his own backyard. I will forever miss him.

Patti Bubash

December 10, 2017

My thoughts and prayers to the entire Brady family. I had some good conversations at high school reunions with Jim getting to know him better over the years. He was a very down to earth personable person. He did love teaching, coaching and was so proud of his sons. He was so honest mentioning the ups and downs of his life over the years but maintaining a positive way. He had a challenging but rewarding life.
May he rest in peace.
With sincere sympathy,
Patti Bubash

Michael Bielicki

December 7, 2017

God Bless you Jim and your family!

December 6, 2017

Tyler, Kyle and Families.
It was not a coincidence that Your Father left us on a Thanksgiving Day. I, as well as many others, consider myself Blessed, or Thankful that mine and Jim's paths crossed.
On a beautiful Saturday at St. Gabriel's and then again at UMSL, Your Father was not finished with His work. Through Him I got to meet His Family, and His Friends.
Each step along life's way is filled with joy and new discoveries for those who walk in Love.

Ron Auer

December 5, 2017

Before baseball consumed our lives. We officiated basketball games together at St. Gabs on Sunday nights. He had the keys and had to lock up.

Brian Hunsperger

December 5, 2017

So sorry for your families loss ad I offer my condolences. I knew Jim from working at UMSL back in the 90s. He was a good man and loved baseball and the kids that played for him.

Tom Cooney

December 4, 2017

God's Blessings. May Jim rest in Peace.

December 4, 2017

I knew Jim since kindergarten at St. Gabriels and at Bishop Du Bourg High School. We played many a soccer game and baseball game together. He truly loved sports.May God grant his family peace and comfort in their time of loss.
An old friend
Rick Rustige

Linda LaRoche (nee Kacic)

December 4, 2017

Two years at our 50th St. Gabe's class reunion, I had the pleasure of sharing the table with Jim. Our discussions of his love for base was his life. He shared other stories of his friends in grade school, the antics at the church and home. He brought much laughter and tears that evening. What a guy! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 3, 2017

A lifetime brother and friend. As our point guard, we would not have won the games we did without you running the show.
Always honored to have you as a friend.
Always in our ♥
Winks and Cheryl

Dale Westerholt

December 2, 2017

God he loved baseball! Good Luck my dear old friend on the Field of Dreams

December 1, 2017

Jim Brady, what an outstanding individual. Your picture captures your true spirit as an incredible athlete that excelled in each and every endeavor. God bless you, Jim, you will forever be special to many of your friends from the DuBourg Class of 1969.

Forever your friend,

Rita Wania

December 1, 2017

Had the fortunate time to converse with Jim in July. Sadly I did not know he was sick. It was a conversation that was so typical of Coach. I always enjoyed the Brady stories and his company. Prayers to the family. Bob Bunton, Parkway North

mike yates

December 1, 2017

Diamond Jim is truly a Southside treasure. I am sure he found another game out there in the corn field.

December 1, 2017

To Kyle, Tyler/Caroline, Maren, Jane and Lynn, Tim, Tom/Sharon and the entire Brady Team.
On behalf of the Greater St. Louis Assc. of Umpires, we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to You at this time.
Jim was more than a Baseball Coach, He was a Man's, Man.
Jim once told me that Baseball doesn't build character, it reveals it. Job well done coach. You wore that uniform well.
Ephesians 2:10

Doug Kremer

December 1, 2017

To the Brady Family,

You have our deepest sympathy. Diamond Jim was one-of-a-kind, and he will be remembered and missed by all those that knew him. Your entire family has become like an extension of our family, and we wish you peace and comfort as you remember all the great (and funny) times with Jim.

God Bless,

Doug, Chris, Sydney, and Reilly Kremer (and mom Kremer too)

Sophia

December 1, 2017

And the Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard our hearts and minds...Phil. 4:7
My darling husband and dearest friend of eleven years. Words can not describe the depths of sorrow and grief I feel at losing you. I cherish all of the beautiful memories of the life that we have shared.
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal".
2 Corinthians 4:18

November 30, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Please read Act 24 15.

November 30, 2017

To The Brady Family, my deepest sympathy,Jim was a very good athlete, a great coach, and a good man, he will be missed
Mike Owens, DB "69, Ellisville, Mo

Jan and Chris Simonds

November 30, 2017

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find comfort in your memories

Robert Forbes

November 30, 2017

Never met a man who loved baseball as much as Coach Brady. Thanks for believing in me and making me what I am today. God Bless and Rest in Peace

Miki Harris (Bob Long's sister)

November 30, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heaven has another beautiful angel.

Ava

November 30, 2017

"To the Brady family, I am sorry for your loss. May your hearts be comforted through prayers." 1 Thess 5:17

Andy Newton

November 30, 2017

My deepest condolences to Jim's family and friends. Jim was my apartment mate which gave us a baseball player, a tennis player, a football player and a basketball player in the same apartment. He was as kind as he was tough, but you knew he was your friend. We had many nights scanning the crowd at Bogarts, and Jim was always the best groomed guy in the place. We used to give him a hard time about how long it took him to get ready for a date or just to go our with the guys. I'm sure he will be missed by all of those whose life he touched.