Joseph Bradley, Jr

Joseph Bradley, Jr. was born on July 25, 1949 to Margaret and Joseph Bradley, Sr. who preceded him in death, and through this union they conceived 4 children; Rosalind, Joseph Jr., Kenneth, and David (who preceded him in death). Joseph was the eldest son of the family and departed this life on September 22, 2022 in the peace and quiet comfort of his home.

Joseph was known to his family and friends as “Bee”. He attended Germantown High School and later enlisted in the US Army for 3 years. During his time in Service, Bee received the national defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Metal with two bronze stars, the Vietnam campaign Medal with device 1960, 2 overseas Bars, Army Commendation Medal, parachutists badge, was a marksman(M14), Expert (M16) and a combat Medal Badge. Bee received an Honorable Discharge. After leaving the service Joseph found employment with Pathmark Supermarket where he retired after 40 years of service.

Joseph “Bee” Bradley enjoyed most sports. He played basketball, loved roller skating and participated in swimming and diving competitions. He was also an enthusiastic fan and participant in gymnastics. He also enjoyed music especially the music of the 1970’s, His love for music inspired him to learn to play the electric guitar, which he taught himself to do. Second, only to his love for music, Bee enjoyed all sorts of technology especially computers and phones. He kept up to date on all the latest facets of this type of technology. Bee was also skilled in the art of woodworking and architecture. He was truly an “all around” handyman.

Joseph leaves behind his longtime mate, companion, and friend, Marcella; his 3 children Joseph, III, Dawn Marie (Alexis, Marquise, Marquita, and Mariah), and Charles; his sister and brother-in-law Rosalind and Walter Johnson; his brother and sister-in-law Kenneth and Linda Bradley; several brothers and sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Joseph “Bee” Bradley will be enormously missed by all who knew him.

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