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Edward Patrick Brady
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 16, 2024
Brady. Ed was born August 23,1965 in McKeesport. Surrounded by his family and close friends,
holding his hands, sharing stories and reading scriptures, he ascended to heaven on Tuesday,
August 13th, 2024.
Edward is survived by his parents Eugene Brady (Sheila Brady) and Margaret Hart, his loving
wife of 34 years Maria Brady (Bernardo), daughters Rachael Denis (John Denis), Kailey Brady-
Jenkins (Joshua Jenkins), grandson William Denis, siblings Rebecca Brady, Nicholas Brady,
Patrick Brady (Carly Brady), Kelly Brady and niece Sophia Brady, along with his sister and
brother in-law Lisa Bernardo and Richard Packer and his best companion Buddy Bear the
Havanese. He was preceded in death by his brother Jeffrey Brady and in laws Anthony
Bernardo and Dorothy Bernardo.
Ed was private about his 14 month diagnosis with colon cancer that he never allowed to define
him. His empowered spirit, deep love for his family, and zest for life contributed to his ability to
surpass the odds.
Ed graduated from Serra Catholic High School in 1983, where he met in homeroom, the love of
his life Maria. Attending Penn State University, he graduated with a B.S. in Biology and worked
at UPMC in research. Earning his M.S. in Environmental Science from Duquesne University, he
was employed at UPMC Health Plan until 2002. He then joined forces with Maria at her
marketing business, Marakae Marketing, affording him valuable time to be a hands-on Dad.
As an incredible illustrator and artist his work was published in books, science journals, and
earned local awards. This passion led him to start Cia’s Jewelry in 2007, designing fine jewelry.
Hundreds of clients treasure their beautiful jewelry and engaging stories with Ed.
The crowning jewel in Ed’s life was his grandson William. Pap Pap and William shared a
special bond playing, watching the Pirates, and enjoying GiGi’s good cooking. William loved
creating race tracks with his Pap Pap and working with him at the jewelry store.
His deeply rooted love for his daughters was always his purpose. He affectionately earned the
nickname “Eddie Uber” as he drove them to many activities He loved traveling with his family
and friends-from the Outer Banks and Florida, to Punta Cana, Italy, Ireland, England, Hungary,
Austria and Germany. Ed was a certified scuba diver and flew a hang-glider in Italy.
Ed’s legacy lives on in the lives of everyone he knew, recounting stories of Ed making them
laugh or offering heartfelt advice. To know Ed, was to love Ed. His amazing personality was
larger than life and effortlessly made him the center of attention and best story teller. He will
fondly be remembered for his deep, genuine love of his wife, family and friends. His handsome
smile, beautiful blue eyes, humor and witty charm always lit up a room. With his strong faith
and life-well lived, we know he is reunited in heaven with God and his family.
Join in a celebration of Ed’s life at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday, August 20th from
2-4 pm and 6-8 pm followed by Chapel Service on Wednesday, August 21st at 11:30 am.
To contribute to Ed’s legacy, in lieu of flowers, please donate to Faith & Gratitude a non-profit
cancer support organization in North Huntingdon PA. www.faithandgratitude.org Their love and
compassion were a welcomed source of comfort and peace. Donations will be used to fund wheelchairs with neck rests for the Hillman Cancer Center.
Originally published August 16, 2024.
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