William James Bradley Sr.

William “Bill” James Bradley Sr., 83, of The Villages, FL passed away in his home on May 8, 2016. Bill was born in Albany, NY on May 22, 1932. He attended Christian Brothers Academy and he would go on to further his education receiving a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Siena College in Loudonville, NY. While in the Army he served as a Clinical Phycologist at Valley Forge Amy Hospital in Pennsylvania. After the Army, Bill went on to work and retired as an Executive Administrator for New York State Division for Youth. After retirement Bill and his wife Carolyn moved to Oviedo, FL. They have been residing in The Villages for the past 11 years. He enjoyed reading, gardening, exercising, biking, computer studies, and spending time with family and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents William Vincent Bradley and Marie Fahey Bradley of Albany, NY. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Helms Bradley of 56 years; son, William J. Bradley Jr. of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Cynthia (Robert) Gifford of Schaghticoke, NY, Sharon (Lance) Hamilton of Lady Lake, FL and Christin Bradley of Atlanta, GA. Bill is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Scott, Pam, Bradley, Rebecca, Shannon and Jennifer. Bill will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers please send a contributions in his name to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association. Services will be held at a later date.