Robert J. Brady, at 80

Robert Brady, formerly of Malden and Pocasset, and a Hull resident since 2001, passed away on Feb. 18, 2023 after living courageously through a 20-plus-year struggle with renal cancer. He was 80 years old.

A few of Mr. Brady’s life experiences include eight years serving in the U.S. Air Force, honorably discharged as staff sergeant, air traffic controller/negotiator for PATCO, proprietor of Air Design Systems of Cape Cod, and inductee into the Malden Catholic Athletics Hall of Fame. In retirement, he enjoyed being active in the Hull community, serving on the parking committee and volunteering as a docent at the Paragon Carousel Museum.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia; his godmother, Ag; his brother Edward, his nephew Tim, and his parents, Edward F. Brady and Elizabeth (O’Rourke).

Mr. Brady is survived by his wife, Teresa; children Michael and Angela, Lori and Chris, Sean and Julie, Christopher and Christine, and Lynne and Richard; grandchildren Abby, Tori, Jeff, Devan, Sarah, Brady, Dylan, Spencer, Reaghan, Norah, Kaila, Gavin, and Colin.

He also is survived by his brothers, sister and spouses: Jay, George and Karen, Ken and Judy, Mark and Tricia, and Noreen and John; also, cherished friend Kim and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Brady’s family is grateful to his longtime exceptional caregivers from Dwyer Home and the Norwell Visiting Nurses.

Brady, a lifelong Patriots fan, enjoyed the lore and post-game recaps. The annual brothers’ jaunt to Miami to see the Patriots play against the Dolphins was a treasured ritual. Road trips to his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events were high on his list of favorite events.

He was a lover of animals, notably his dogs, Shamrock, Kelly, Murphy, Noah, and his unique companion cat, Champ. He also was an avid observer of Eastern shore birds from his beloved home on the bay, which he designed and built. A prolific reader, he was rarely spotted without a book in his hand, and maintained a collection of hardcovers from his favorite authors.

Services will be held on Wednesday, March 1, at Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. Visitation will begin at noon, with a life celebration at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mr. Brady’s memory to Friends of the Paragon Carousel, PO Box 100, Hull, MA 02045 or online at www.paragoncarousel.com/donate.