Robert E Brady, CAPT, USN retired, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Thursday June 1, 2017 in Annapolis at age 90 Born in Minersville, Pennsylvania to Edward and Katherine Brady, he was the oldest of four sons. Upon graduation from high school he enlisted in the Navy before being accepted to the Naval Academy in 1945 and graduating with the Class of 1949. He married the late Helen Jean Berkeihiser in 1955 and they were happily married for 61 years. They traveled together to numerous duty stations throughout the country where they met countless friends and enjoyed the challenges and opportunities of Navy life. He served 24 years in the US Navy during which he commanded 3 ships and was a veteran of World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His last duty station was as Director of Admissions at the U.S. Naval Academy. After retiring from the Navy in 1973, CAPT Brady worked 19 years for the State of Maryland's Budget and Review Division, retiring as its director in 1992. He led a life full of accomplishment and adventures. His Navy career took him to numerous countries in Europe and the western Pacific. As Commanding Officer, his ships participated in the naval blockade during the Cuban missile crisis and served in combat on the gunline during the Vietnam War. A man of many interests, he flew and taught others to fly private airplanes, built and flew radio controlled aircraft, built and refinished furniture, loved golf, bridge and bowling, studied astronomy, raised orchids, traveled to numerous national parks, white water rafted, skied, sailed on numerous cruises, and visited the Pope in the Vatican. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and May Brady, his daughter Patricia Brady, his three grandchildren Matthew, Sarah, and Kaitlyn, and younger brothers, Joseph and Frank Brady. He will be remembered as the rock of his family whose strength, humor, wisdom, guidance, and love will be forever in our hearts. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 16 at 11:00 at Friendship Hall in the Ginger Cove Community, followed immediately by a reception. A private inurnment will be at the Naval Academy Columbarium in Annapolis. The Brady family extends deep gratitude to the nurses, therapists, and staff at Ginger Cove for their kindness and loving care. Memorials may be made in Robert's name to the Ginger Cove Foundation.
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