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Lt. Edward James Bradley (USN, Ret.) passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 from congestive heart fail-ure. He was sur-rounded by his loving family, his wife, Betty, sons, Peter and David, and granddaughters, Morgan, Deirdra and Meredith, and by his friends, Rick and Nancy Quan.

Mr. Bradley was born on March 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York to Dan and Rebecca Bradley. He enlisted in the United Sates Navy in 1944 at age 16 with a special waiver from his parents. He became a "Mustang Lieutenant" and retired from the Navy in 1969. He then obtained college degrees, including a Masters, and taught as a second career at Juvenile Hall for the Fresno County Office of Education, retiring in 1996. He was also a Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 6092.

Mr. Bradley was a world traveler from his years in the Navy. He was also a wise, patient and loving man, who could be fierce in his loyalties. He was an unforgettable character with a ready wit and a willingness to use it. He is missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Farewell Funeral Service on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a Recitation of the Rosary to be held at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Guadalupe Chapel at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine.

Published in the Fresno Bee on February 22, 2012

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