James V. Brady

    James Vincent Brady, 85, of Port Washington, Wis., died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, Wis.
    He was born in Lyndon Station, Wis., on March 13, 1935, to John and Margaret DeBaets Brady. He attended local schools and graduated from Reedsburg High School.  James (Jim) served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956.
    After he was honorably discharged, Jim worked at his father’s oil company, Brady Oil, and took classes at Madison Business College. Later, he began working at Grede Foundry as a mid-level manager. During this time, he met his soon-to-be wife, Marie, while they were out with friends in Reedsburg, Wis. They married on Oct. 25, 1958, in Germantown, Wis.
    After living in Stoughton, Wis.; Elkhart, Ind.; and South Milwaukee, Wis.; they settled in Port Washington, Wis., in 1966, where they raised their children and enjoyed their retirement. Jim worked at United Foundry as the plant manager for many years before retiring in 1987.
    In his retirement, Jim remained active.  He took a job with Riteway Bus Services of Cedarburg driving motor coach and school buses. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and keeping up on current events.  He always looked forward to his weekly breakfast get-togethers with his retired friends. He also loved to take daily drives, mostly around the local area, but occasionally he would strike out on longer trips to visit with family.
    James is survived by his children Pamela (Ronald) Hineman of New Berlin, Wis., Kimberly (Darrel) Zaleski of Eau Claire, Wis., and Jeffrey (Lisa) Brady of Warren, N.J.; and grandchildren Ross Hineman of Madison, Wis., and Camille, Nolan and Juliette Brady of Warren, N.J.  
    He is further survived by his sister Patricia (the late Donald) Ryczek of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and brothers Richard Brady and Ralph Brady, both of Reedsburg, Wis., many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Marie, who died on Jan. 19, 2017; his infant son Mark and his parents John and Margaret Brady.
    The Rev. Patrick Wendt will celebrate a Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church, 1802 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, Wis. Entombment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Washington, Wis.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).
    Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., is assisting the family. Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com or (262) 284-4431.
    Covid-19 recommendations will be followed.  Masks are recommended and please exercise social distancing. There will be a maximum of 115 participants in church at all times.