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John W. Brady, Jr. (Jay) passed away on June 22, 2023 at his home. The family will be revisiting guests for a visitation at Bevis Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass of Christian burial will be held at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. A reception in the church hall will follow. Jay was born in Athens, Ohio on October 18, 1966, to John W. (Jack) and Carol (Mertzlufft) Brady. Growing up, he enjoyed living with his parents and brothers Patrick and Steve in many places including Buffalo, NY, the Netherlands, New Jersey, Atlanta, GA, and Florida. Beginning at a young age, Jay loved camping with his family throughout Europe and all across the continental United States. His passion for sports also began at a young age when he started playing soccer, baseball, and running cross country; first at Santa Fe Catholic High School in Lakeland, FL and later at Walton High School in Atlanta, GA. Jay graduated high school in 1984 from Walton High School and attended Georgia Tech before earning a BA in Finance from Florida State University in 1990, and a MS in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida in 1996. Jay was employed for most of his career with FIS in St. Petersburg, FL and LSCU/Leverage in Tallahassee, FL. A lifelong sports fan, Jay was passionate about soccer, golf, football and hockey – especially all things Seminoles, Bolts and Bills. He also enjoyed playing cards, watching NCIS, camping and strategy games like Risk. Jay was proud of his Irish Heritage and celebrated it in many ways including listening to the High Kings, the Clancy Brothers and most memorably, watching Cahir O’Doherty perform at the Four Green Fields. Jay was preceded in death by his infant brothers Kevin Brady and Timothy Brady, and his father John W. Brady (Jack). Survivors include his sons John William Brady, III and Kevin Roland Brady as well as their mother, Molly Greer Brady; his mother Carol Jean Brady; his brothers Steven Michael Brady and Patrick Joseph Brady; his nephew Aidan K. Brady, as well as a host of extended family members and friends.

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John W. "Jay" Brady, Jr.

October 18, 1966 - June 22, 2023