Peter J. Brady

Peter J. Brady, 94, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Centra State Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey. Pete was born in Bayonne, New Jersey to Bridget (nee Gillespie) and Peter Brady who immigrated to America from County Donegal and County Roscommon, Ireland. He attended St. Peter's High School in Staten Island, riding the ferry from Bayonne to school. An exceptional scholar athlete, Pete attended William and Mary College in Virginia on scholarship where he was a member of the Track Team. Upon graduation from college, Pete served in the US Army. He then became a teacher at Snyder High School where he worked for over 36 years. He taught history and coached the track team at Ferris High School and Moore Catholic as well. He met and married the love of his life, Marilyn Yakus, whom he married in 1962. They moved to Staten Island where they raised their family. He loved to watch and coach his kids in all the sports they excelled in, track and field, basketball and baseball, among others. A lifelong learner, he was always travelling and experiencing new things. He brought his family on cross country trips and to his beloved Ireland. Nobody could beat him at Jeopardy! He was tech savvy and used his iPad for everything. There were many trips to watch William and Mary sporting events. Family always came first, and he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. At every dinner, he always came with lots of desserts! He was a man of integrity, kindness and generosity, someone you could count on. He was the beloved husband to Marilyn Brady. Loving father to Janice Kasenchak (Thomas), Kevin Brady (Lupita) and Caroline Brady. Devoted grandfather to Juliana Kasenchak, Cassandra Brady, Alexander Brady, Alex Soto and Ashley Soto. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd. (at Eltingville Station), Staten Island, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025 at St. Clare Church located at 110 Nelson Ave Staten Island, New York 10308. Cremation will be private.

Peter J. Brady

August 16, 1930 - April 29, 2025