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Richard Bradley Obituary
Bradley, Richard July 21, 1935 - February 28, 2010. Visitation: Friday, March 5, 2010. A.A. Rayner Funeral Home, 318 E. 71st Street, 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Services: Saturday, March 6, 2010 at St Columbanus Parish, 331 E. 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois. Wake 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Condolences can be sent to: Mrs. Melba Bradley, 8836 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619. Richard Bradley was the youngest in a family which included three boys and three girls. He attended Rushville Public Schools, Rushville, Indiana and graduated with Honors from Rushville High School in 1953. In 1957, he graduated with Honors from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, and he received a Masters of Arts Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, in 1962. While attending Indiana University, he pledged into the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. In 1957, be became a Chicago Public Schools elementary teacher and subsequently became a teacher of adults, assistant principal and principal. He retired from Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School as Principal in August, 1993. He was preceded in death by his parents, RB and Dorothy Bradley; sister, Margaret Franklin and brother, James Robert Bradley. 
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for Richard Bradley
Glecia Cage-Hood
February 26, 2020
Remembering you Mr. Bradley on today. You are greatly missed.
Janie
March 12, 2010
Tony & Family, So very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know your dad was a special person to you and so is your mother. Take care of her.
Tristan Dixon
March 8, 2010
Aunt Melba.....It was great seeing everybody again even though it wasnt for the greatest ocassion We hope to be comeing to see you and everyone else alot more often Love you much
-Tristan
March 6, 2010
TO MRS. MELBA BRADLEY AND FAMILY.
WE SEND OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.
JAMES & EVELYN SHIVERS
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Matthew Glover
March 6, 2010
Mrs. Bradley, Tony and Greg,You are all in my thoughts.
March 5, 2010
Mrs. Bradley, again I offer my condolences for your loss.
I won't be able to attend the services for Rich as my wife and I have another commitment which could not be changed.
It was easy to work with your husband. I was always impressed with his dedication to his job and the hard work he did to reach to reach his goals. He was always a gentleman, a nice guy, a regular person. He wasn't presumptuous. He didn't try to impress anyone. These qualities made him a strong and effective leader.
It was my pleasure to have known and worked with him.
Best Wishes,
Jim Kenney
March 5, 2010
Dear Mrs. Bradley,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Bradley. Mr. Bradley meant so much to my family. I will never forget the kindness you and Mr. Bradley showed to my family. God always places people in your life for many different reasons. He uses people you never expect him to! It was so good to see the 2 of you at my mother's birthday party a few years back. You and your family are in my prayers. May God comfort, bless and keep you all.
Sincerely,
Glecia Cage-Hood
Alice Glover
March 5, 2010
Dear Melba...So very sorry to hear of your loss...Your in my prayers and remember that time is your best friend.
God is with you...
Karl Morrison
March 5, 2010
To Melba and the entire Bradley Family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Richard's passing. His quiet strength was always as source of encouragement for me and many others. His loss has left a void in many, many hearts. My family and I are praying for you and with you at this time. Karl Morrison and Family (Indianapolis, IN)
Sly Rosenbaum
March 5, 2010
My and my Parent's condolences to the entire Bradley family. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Stacy Glover
March 5, 2010
You have my deepest condolences. There are some families you will always remember from your childhood and the Bradley's certainly fall into that category for me. Mrs. Bradley, Greg and Anthony, you are all in my prayers.
Janice Hancock
March 5, 2010
I'll always remember the last time I saw the two of you in the middle of the week, in the middle of the day, for no special reason butout, having lunch together......I'll always remember your love for each other. God Bless Your Family. Janice Hancock
March 4, 2010
Sorry i can't make it but i'm sending Brandi and Mamma up there. My thoughts and pray are with you'll love and will see you'll soon. BUGGA
March 4, 2010
"My thoughts, prayers, and love go out to the Bradley family. Mr. Bradley will always be with us." Angela Hughes
harvey brooks
March 3, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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