ROSCOE O. BRADY

ROSCOE BRADY Obituary

Dr. ROSCOE O. BRADY (Age 92)
On Monday, June 13, 2016, Dr. Roscoe O. Brady passed away at his home in Rockville, MD, with his wife and sons at his side after a long battle with cancer. He was a dear husband of 44 years to Bennett Brady; father to sons, Roscoe, Jr. and Owen; uncle to Martha, Ed and Roy; and grandfather to Elinor and Beatrice. His sister Nancy predeceased him. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Roscoe made his most significant scientific contributions at the National Institutes of Health. In his more than sixty years there, he identified the biochemical basis of several metabolic diseases and pioneered the development of enzyme replacement therapy for Gaucher''s disease and Fabry''s disease. He was the recipient of numerous honors including the Lasker Foundation Award, the Kovalenko Medal, the Alpert Foundation Prize, and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Maryland at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2016.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (http://rarediseases.org) or the National Gaucher Foundation (http://www.gaucherdisease.org/). Please view and sign online family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 16, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for ROSCOE BRADY

11 Entries

Beatriz Bustamante

July 10, 2016

My deepest condolences. I was the Brady's neighbor on Alta Vista Rd. and babysat for them. My father, Roberto Bustamante, who passed away 14 years ago, was friends with Dr. Brady. Sending a hug to Mrs. Brady, Roscoe Jr. and Owen. Beatriz Bustamante

subramania ramachandran

July 1, 2016

We are missing a great friend and scientist.

Robert Pavel

June 23, 2016

To Dr. Brady's family and colleagues,

I had the good fortune to meet Dr. Brady several times during my visits to NIH and also when he visited San Francisco. While not alone in his research and successful results, he stood out for me as a true hero. Our "relationship" started when he very kindly answered my mother's inquiry about Gaucher research published in a NY Times article in the late 1970's.

I greatly admired his scientist quest and professional manner, always delivered with great care and compassion.
We will miss this great man.

Jean-Marie Matthieu

June 20, 2016

My condolences to the Roscoe Brady family. I had the privilege to work in his Department at the NIH from 1972 through 1974. Roscoe trusted me and gave me total freedom in my research. I liked his strong personality and I am thankful for his support in my career.

Kate Lorig

June 19, 2016

May your family and friends know that your life was a blessing that allowed so many of us with Gauchers to live happy, fulfilling, and mostly pain free lives. Kate

June 19, 2016

I also lament the loss of Dr. Brady, his scientific contributions significantly impacted, not only the live of the patients he helped, but also the life of those of us who witnessed their transformation. My heart felt condolences. JJC

Mica Kianetski

June 18, 2016

My condolences to the Roscoe Brady family. I did not know him personally, but my life was changed by his diligent work that developed a treatment for Gaucher disease. His life made my life better and decreased my suffering. Thank you, Dr. Brady. You are a hero to the Gaucher community!

K P

June 18, 2016

May the Lord in Heaven be a comfort to you in your time of loss. Although I did not personally know Dr. Brady, his life's work has benefitted and improved the quality of life for countless people, including myself. My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends, and the Gaucher Community on the loss of a great heart and mind! May God Bless and keep you.

June 18, 2016

Please accept my sincere sympathies. Do not underestimate the value of prayer. It is not that prayer simply makes us feel better. Our Heavenly Father assures us : " Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. " ( James 4 : 8 ) Yes, more than anything else, a relationship with God can help his faithful servants to cope with the death of a loved one.

N. S.

June 16, 2016

June 16, 2016
Sincere condolences Brady family. God knows your suffering and he feels for you. He will comfort and strengthen you to endure.your pain. Psalm 94:17-19

June 16, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May you continue to cherish the memories you have and remember that God is there for us like it tells us at 1 Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.

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