Condolence From: Elaine Massarelli
Condolence: I'm sure going to miss my cousin Brad😔even though he loved to play jokes on me like telling me my name was drawn and I won a brand new washer and dryer and I replied "really I don't even remember buying a chance for that " then of course he laughed, that was Brad! Then when I moved to Ct.
he called one night and asked me if I had the coffee on and that he was right around the corner on his way and I got all excited til I remembered (after hanging up,) that he didn't drink coffee and I told my husband "he's not really coming"and of course that's when the doorbell rang and Brad and Martha appeared😄He was a good man and a good listener, we could really have some great conversations! I will always cherish my memories of him and
I'm so glad I got down to see him one more time ! We know heaven just got a lot sweeter! Love and God Bless him and his wonderful wife and children! Xoxo Elaine
Thursday June 29, 2017
Condolence From: Kerri Leombruno
Condolence: Words cannot express the sadness I have felt for me, my boys, my mom & my family. Aunt Greta said it perfectly that my dad lived his life for all of us. He protected us & fought for a life he didn't have growing up. Looking back at my spoiled life at 16 or even my 45 year old self (that he never stopped giving & protecting) I wish he would have lived & was able to enjoy how hard him & my mother worked all these years to retire. I always said he would never retire because he always had to be producing (as he would say). For him to join & become involved in the woodworking organization & donate hours & hours & who knows how much money (that was the joke, always had the UPS deliveries) I can't even explain the proudness my father felt making the urns for the unclaimed bodies of soldiers. He couldn't even sit at the last ceremony but he made it there. He is my hero, the man who still made me cry at 45 but my God he was my Dad & loved me & my boys like no other. I can't imagine pulling up & not seeing him in his garage with the jean shorts, gray sweaty shirt & white new balance sneakers & so proud to show us what he was making. Looking in his closet last week my mom said hey look at these black fila sneakers...dad got them because you always made fun of him. My life will never be the same. He showed me what love & family is all about. I love you daddy & am so proud of you
Wednesday June 28, 2017
Condolence From: Kerri
Condolence: Words cannot express the sadness I have felt for me, my boys, my mom & my family. Aunt Greta said it perfectly that my dad lived his life for all of us. He protected us & fought for a life he didn't have growing up. Looking back at my spoiled life at 16 or even my 45 year old self (that he never stopped giving & protecting) I wish he would have lived & was able to enjoy how hard him & my mother worked all these years to retire. I always said he would never retire because he always had to be producing (as he would say). For him to join & become involved in the woodworking organization & donate hours & hours & who knows how much money (that was the joke, always had the UPS deliveries) I can't even explain the proudness my father felt making the urns for the unclaimed bodies of soldiers. He couldn't even sit at the last ceremony but he made it there. He is my hero, the man who still made me cry at 45 but my God he was my Dad & loved me & my boys like no other. I can't imagine pulling up & not seeing him in his garage with the jean shorts, gray sweaty shirt & white new balance sneakers & so proud to show us what he was making. Looking in his closet last week my mom said hey look at these black fila sneakers...dad got them because you always made fun of him. My life will never be the same. He showed me what love & family is all about. I love you daddy &
Wednesday June 28, 2017
Condolence From: Tracey Williams
Condolence: Dearest Martha and family, George and myself were deeply moved by Brad's passing. A devoted husband and father who served for our country protecting us. He was always kind to us both and our family. We admired his unconditional love for you Martha and we will treasure the moments we spent with you both (Seawatch comes to mind). May his love be felt through our Heaven's clouds above. With love, G & T 💙🇺🇸
Wednesday June 28, 2017
Condolence From: Linda and Larry Kranert
Condolence: The Kranert family sends their love, prayers and hugs to Martha, Tom and Kerri...our thoughts are with you all as you go through this most difficult time. If there is anything we can do to brighten a day for any of you please let us know. Tommy was like a son to us when he was growing up so our heart breaks for him, as it does for you all. When going through my grief over losing my family members I came across a cross stitch that my Mom had hanging in her house and it was like a message from her....it said "One Day At A Time." So to you I say ...one day at a time....love you all...Linda, Larry, Todd, Kipp, Christopher, Jodi and the many grandkids that make up the Kranert family.
Wednesday June 28, 2017
Condolence From: Nancy Norton
Condolence: Martha and Tom,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. While I did not know him well I will never forget his kindness when my mom and dad passed. The few conversations I had with him were always pleasant and it was clear to me how much he loved his family. I know how much you loved him and how much you will miss him. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that a lot of love and caring are being directed to all of you.
Nancy
Wednesday June 28, 2017
Condolence From: Greta French
Condolence: Brad lived his life to the fullest and touched so many people during his time here with us, as evident by his family and close friends.
First and foremost I see Brad as the family man. He loved his family and his many friends. He was happiest when he was surrounded by family -- even during those inevitable tough times that life has a way of throwing at you. His devotion to his family was the foundation of his actions -- the anchor that defined and shaped his life.
I am so grateful that I was able to come spend time with him when he was at Hospice and then in his home just two weeks ago. We talked about how fulfilling his life was having had two children and five grandchildren. When our sister and I were saying our final good byes, the three of us shared stories from when we were young, we cried, we laughed. We talked about not being afraid to die.
We will remember our brother through the many people still left behind whose lives he has touched so positively. Brad, you may not realize it, but you leave an amazing legacy behind, your childhood sweetheart, who is absolutely amazing, of 50 years, two wonderful children and 5 wonderful grandchildren. Then your long-time friend and might we say "brother" from high school days, dear Sam. They are your legacy! Through them you leave this world a better place than when you found it and for that you have to be very proud. We are proud of you.
Brad, brother, we will miss you, but we will always remember you with respect, admiration and love, always, always, always!
Tuesday June 27, 2017
