Jeffrey Donald Bradley was born on May 24, 1957 in Yokosuka, Japan to United States Naval Officer Donald C. Bradley and Norma Davis Bradley. He died July 28, 2016 in Charlotte County Florida at the age of 59 after battling cancer for many years. He graduated from the University of Miami at Ohio with a degree in finance and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy rising to the rank of Captain before retiring in 2005. He earned an MBA from the Smeal College of Business at Penn State and a Master of Arts from the Naval War College. He is survived by his mother, three sons Justin, Branden and Spencer, two grandchildren Kahlan and Xander, and two sisters Jerilyn Schnitzel and Janet Watermeier.
Jeffrey’s distinguished Naval career included land, sea duty and command posts throughout the world. He served in the Supply Corps of the United States Navy and on four naval vessels: USS Sea Devil (Submarine), USS Canopus, USS Gettysburg and USS Spica. His final tour of duty was at the Defense Logistics Agency in Philadelphia, PA as a director. Along the way, he received many awards, designations and medals, including, Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award with Navy frame, Navy Unit Commendation with Bronze Star Device, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy “E” Ribbon with Silver Wreath, National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star Device, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Navy Sea Service Deployment Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, NATO Ribbon, as well as his Submarine Warfare Supply Corps insignia, Command Ashore/Project Manager insignia, and the Surface Warfare Supply Corps insignia on his uniform. After retiring from the United States Navy, Jeffrey moved with his family from his last duty station to Southwest Florida to be near his mother and sisters. He lived in Fort Myers for several years, moving to Punta Gorda in 2012. He enjoyed spending time with the Charlotte Chorale as a tenor and as a volunteer at the Military Heritage Museum in Fishermen’s Village. Jeffrey will be missed by his family and friends.
A memorial service with military honors is scheduled for Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 1:00 Pm at Sarasota National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy, American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24, and the Patriot Guard Riders. Father Vincent Scotto will officiate over the service.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
Jeffery was my nephew; up until now I would say “Jeffery is my nephew”. It will take a while to get used to the different verb.
A loving and well respected gentleman. Open and friendly. Family man. A real loss to the world.
Norma, Jerilyn, Janet, Justin, Brandon and Spencer – my heart goes out to you. Remember and talk about him often, keeping his memory alive.
I will miss his calls.
Donna
My sympathy and prayers go out to Jeffery’s entire family.
Claude Kaysen
Kelly Greens CC
Jeri and family:
We are very sorry to hear that your brother has passed. We never had the pleasure of meeting him but want to let you know that we are thankful for his service. Have comfort in knowing that he is healed and is now at rest.
Dale & Debby Egle
Jeff was an outstanding officer and the best of friends. We will honor his memory. We send our condolences to all Jeff’s family and friends.
Farewell the Sailor home from the sea. Amen.
The Army – Navy Task Force
Joe Alexander William Riley “E” Riley John Skudlarek
Brian Weego Mark Seydler Bill Skudlarek George DiNardo
Sean Wright Brent Barrow Zeke Williams Fr. Don Lerow
Jack Sommer Brian Dorris Tom Leonard Tom Strei Kevin Baker
Jeff was such a very positive member of our Charlotte Chorale. Undaunted spirit. We had looked forward to his returning to the Chorale. So sorry he won’t be.
My sincerest sympathies!
Juanita Pawlisch
Bradley family, as a fellow member of the Charlotte Choral, I got to know Jeff quite well, learned with interest
of his career and more recent health concerns. He will certainly be missed by me and all his Chorale friends.
God be with all of you as you remember his life and mourn his passing.
Dave sifferd
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. He was a good friend and always so positive. He was an inspiration to all of us, and most of all he was a genuine really nice guy who I always enjoyed spending time with. We will all miss him but at least his suffering is over.
Jeff was a great asset to our Tenor Section of the Charlotte Chorale. He also became a very good friend during his time with us. He had a wonderful voice and was willing to do anything to make our Chorale better. When he took his last leave from the Chorale he asked that we keep his music number open for him as he expected to once again beat the cancer and return to the Chorale. He was a true friend and loved and respected by all the Chorale for his fortitude and perseverance in dealing with his health problems over the years. Our thanks to Jeff for his service to our country as well as his time with our Chorale. Sincere sympathy to the family and may God bless you with many great memories.
Charlie Johnson
Tenor Section Leader
So sorry to hear about Jeffrey’s passing. Will say some prayers for all of his family. God Bless You All!!
I am sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing.
I worked with Jeff at Defense Supply Center Philadelphia during his entire tour there. I always found him to be a conscientious, good spirited officer. I remember during one Navy Birthday, Jeff had brought his father’s saber to cut the cake.
Rest in Peace, Jeff.
Jeff was such a positive member of the Charlotte Chorale, always willing to do whatever he could to support and advance our group. He will be missed. My sympathy to his family and other friends.
JB was my beloved college friend who stayed in touch until the end. He would call for girlfriend and college advice. We laughed and cried together but most of all JB should me what courage through adverse times looked like. I miss my very dear friend and cherish our Miami memories.
I may have not known my grandpa Jeffery for very long as he died when i was only for but i do have some memory and i miss him so very much and wish he was still here. he was an amazing grandfather to me and my brother Xander and i never understood what was going on until a few years ago and we miss him dearly especially me and my dad Justin.
Love Kahlan