Donald Bradley Sr.

1935 - 2013

Donald Bradley Sr. obituary, 1935-2013

BORN

1935

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Garden of Memories Funeral Home

4900 Airline Drive

Metairie, Louisiana

Donald Bradley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 1, 2013.

Donald Richard Bradley, Sr. passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the age of 78. Donald was a pipefitter with the the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 60 for 59 years and a veteran of the Coast Guard Reserve. Beloved husband of Barbara Beard Bradley for 17 years. Father of Donald Richard Bradley, Jr. (Judy J.) and Dean Allen Bradley (Vicky Ladner). Stepfather of James and Jennifer Powell. PawPaw of Donald Richard Bradley, III, Jessie Thom and Alexis Powell. Son of the late John Robert Bradley, Sr. and Lillian Helma Minazzi. Brother of John Robert Bradley. Uncle of David Richard Bradley and the late Robert Allen Bradley and Donna Jean Bradley.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 1:30 pm at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie. Visitation will begin at 11:30 am. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 are appreciated.

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October 16, 2013

Dear Barb and children,
So very sorry to learn of Donald's passing. I know what a presence he was, and he will be deeply missed. Sadness and thoughts are with you, Martha Ruble

October 4, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss. I know he went through a lot of pain and now he is in the presence of God and is free of all pain. He will be missed by many. I hope your family joins together to help each other get through this time of sorrow.

October 3, 2013

Gary and Stephanie Catoir

Dear Donald,Judy and family, So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Comfort Your family in their loss and sorrow. Be our refuge and our strength, O Lord, and lift us from the depths of grief into the peace of Your Presence.

October 2, 2013

Wendy Bradley

Donald was a kind and caring uncle to Rick. He also welcomed me into the family so many years ago with his respect and humor. I have never forgotten how he opened his home and helped us plan our New Orleans wedding.
Love and prayers.

October 2, 2013

Gene & Julie Zeller

You will be missed dearly. You were a great friend to us both and my boys. Always will be in our prayers.

October 2, 2013

Stephen Drummond

I'm so sorry for your loss Barb love you and praying for you and your family.

October 1, 2013

Connie Vandiver

So sorry for your loss Barb. You two have gone through a lot. My prayers are with you.

October 1, 2013

Dawn Jones

Barb, you and your family are in my prayers! Dawn Jones

October 1, 2013

You are in our Prayers. RIP Don, you will be missed.

Dan Potter and Patricia Lopez

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