Bradley, William “Bill” Francis Bradley Jr., a Needham resident of 38 years, died on Monday, November 26, 2012 at the West Roxbury Veterans' Hospital. He was 81 years old. Mr. Bradley was born and raised in East Aurora, N.Y. to Wm F. Bradley and Clara Juergens. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University and a Veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a Radar Specialist. He also worked as a Nuclear Engineer for Stone and Webster. Bill loved performing at the Needham Community Theater, was a member of the First Parish Choir in Needham and was a "World Class Whistler".
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary, his sister Rosemary Blakeslee, his 4 children, ten grandchildren and two great grand daughters. All of whom loved him very much!
He donated his body to Tuft's Medical School.
At Bill's request there will be no formal service.
There will be an informal celebration of his life on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Church, 23 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Parish of Needham Music Fund, 23 Dedham Ave, Needham 02492.
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