Thomas William Bradle

ILION – Mr. Thomas William Bradle, age 72, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, at the Abraham House in Rome, following an illness. At the time of his passing, Tom had the love and support of his family at his bedside.

Born in Ilion on October 9, 1951, Thomas was the son of the late Richard W. and Marie Ann (Drennen) Bradle. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Ilion High School.

Tom was employed with Remington Arms for forty years, where he made many lasting friendships amongst his co-workers. He retired after a lengthy career in the parts department.

Tom had a love for music that he shared with those around him. He was especially fond of 50’s and 60’s era rock and roll. In his younger years, he even held aspirations of starting his own music group! He was a frequent concert-goer who had an interest in various musical instruments and loved to sing…even it was only to belt out a ‘Happy Birthday’ tune!

As a man who was constantly on the move, Tom kept busy by going to casinos, out to dinners and trying his luck at lottery tickets, which he won on quite often. He was fond of doing challenging, thousand-piece puzzles and playing games of Scrabble or Yahtzee with his family and friends. He also had a thirst for knowledge and enjoyed visiting museums; his favorite being the JELL-O Gallery in Le Roy, New York!

As a man of strong faith, Tom would often call his sister, Donna, who is a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet nun, asking her and the other sisters to pray for various people in Tom’s life. He was well aware of the power of prayer and was convinced the nuns had an in with the guy upstairs! He attended the Stations of the Cross and participated in reconciliation with God. He had his own connection to Heaven through the loved ones who passed before him and he would often be found visiting various cemeteries throughout the valley; and could tell you where any one of his family members was buried.

At one time, Tom shared in a marriage with Joyce Bradle, whom he travelled the country with. They enjoyed attending concerts, explored the Grand Canyon and even got to swim with the dolphins!

Tom will be remembered as a kindhearted man who was a friend to everybody. He never had an unkind word and was open and honest; the type of friend who everyone wants to have. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed vacationing down south to visit his nephews and nieces. He was also a longtime member of the Ilion Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his siblings, Sister Donna Bradle, CSJ of Latham, Lorraine Chapman of Manlius, Annette Dunn of Herkimer and Richard Bradle of Ilion; his nieces and nephews, Steven (Lisa) Bradle, Christopher (Melanie) Bradle, Will Bradle, Stephanie (Gray) Andrews, Patrick Dunn, Ryan Carpenter, Richard Bradle, Shannon (Rob) Casta and Jeff (Sandy) Chapman; his special friend, Peg Perrone; great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and extended family.

He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Steven Bradle; and his brother-in-law, Jon Chapman.

A special thank you is extended to the nurses and staff of the Abraham House in Rome for the care and compassion shown to Tom and his family throughout his illness and passing.

Friend and relatives are invited to attend visitation on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion, NY (315) 894-8000.

Tom’s Vigil service will commence on Thursday, June 6th at 4:00PM at the funeral home, immediately upon the conclusion of visitation. Committal prayers will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Herkimer on Friday morning, June 7th, 2024 at 10:00AM.

For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions to the Abraham House, 417 North Washington Street, Rome, NY 13440 OR to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 385 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home service.

The Bradle family has entrusted final arrangements to the Enea, Ciaccia and Applegate funeral directors. Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com .