Born on December 9, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Passed away September 10, 2026 in Palm Bay, Florida
Paul Edward Bradley, 85, passed away on September 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his
family.
Paul was born on December 9, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Ella and Eugene Bradley.
He grew up in Philadelphia, where he developed what would become a lifelong love of cars. He
began his career as a mechanic and eventually turned his knowledge, skill, and passion into his
own business, opening and operating an auto body shop in Haddonfield, New Jersey, for many
years. Paul took tremendous pride in his work and was known for being meticulous.
Cars were more than a career for Paul. In his younger years, he was a race car driver, beginning a
lifelong connection to anything with an engine. Later, some of his happiest days were spent on
the water. An avid boater and fisherman, Paul loved being on the water, fishing, and sharing
those experiences with the people he loved.
In 1980, Paul moved his family from Philadelphia to Laurel Springs, New Jersey, and in 1989,
he once again packed up the family and headed south, making Satellite Beach, Florida, their new
home.
At the center of Paul’s life, however, was always his family.
He shared 62 years of marriage with the love of his life, Loretta Bradley. His love for Loretta
was unmistakable and enduring; he loved her more than life itself. He was enormously proud of
the family they built together and never missed an opportunity to let those closest to him know
exactly how much they were loved.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Loretta; his daughters, Donna Bradley and Paula Antonelli
and her husband, Billy Antonelli; his grandsons, AJ Rodriguez-Bradley and Alex Miranda; and
his bonus grandson, Anthony Antonelli. He is also survived by his four sisters, Jean Gochenauer,
Patricia Quinlan, Dorothy Boring, and Carol Lott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ella and Eugene Bradley, and his sister, Marjorie
Owens.
Paul had a generous heart and genuinely enjoyed helping others. He loved his family fiercely,
took pride in caring for the people around him, and was always ready with a joke or a familiar
saying that could make those who knew him smile.
Those who loved Paul will forever hear him asking, “Who loves ya?” And no matter how many
times someone told him, “I love you,” Paul always had the final word:
“I love you more.”
Paul will be deeply missed by his family, his friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known and loved him. His humor, generosity, devotion to his family, and the love he gave so freely will live on in them always.
A Funeral Mass celebrating Paul’s life will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Sebastian Catholic Church, 13075 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
4 entries.
DOROTHY E BORING
from
Deptford, New Jersey September 19, 2026
My hero, my big brother Paulie, My heart dropped when I heard that you passed into Heaven. I do know that our beloved Saviour Jesus Christ was waiting to greet you with open arms! We were so very close even as we grew older. Our childhood memories are so special and some really funny! The funniest was when you fell through the closet because you were hiding from Marge our big sister Laughing. The times we stood up for one another so our spankings were much lighter! (Laughter) My hero you saved my life twice. Once when we went swimming you pulled me up saving me from drowning! The other time when we were in a terrible car accident. You grabbed my arm to stop the impact of another car heading directly towards me .Thank you Paulie ❤️ I really miss hearing your voice on the phone. We would talk a long time! My life will not be the same without you but my memories of you will certainly keep me going! My beloved Jimmy loved you immensely as you loved him too !I was and am very Blessed to call you my big brother! I speak for all my family as I write these words to you.We will meet again for sure in Heaven. I love you my hero and who loves me? You! Love, your little sister, Dottie 🤩
Paulie, you were more than a father-in-law you became my little buddy some one I took care of and looked after with a heavy heart ❤️ over this last year. We had some great conversations about life and what we had most in common fishing and the love for the water not to mention our love for Paula. I wish we had met much sooner as I’m sure we would have put some fish on the deck together. R.I.P little buddy and I promise you I will take care of your daughter for the rest of her life! I hope you have reconnected with my father looking down on us. Love always Your Billy Boy
Catch you on the other side “Uncle Paul”! I’ve missed you. So much already. You were a force in my life. A larger than life ball of fire and energy. Lived life “standing on the peda!” and hard charged everything and everyone with such a great zeal for life. Your magic with anything moving was a spectacle to behold.
I will always remember you, so long!
God Bless Aunt Loretta & Family.
💪🏼❤️
Paul William Anthony Sharp
Dad,
I’m not sure there will ever be words big enough for how much I love you or how much I’m going to miss you. I was so lucky to be your daughter, your “Pumpkin,” and your little sidekick.
Thank you for the laughter, the stories, the lessons, and for always making sure I knew how much I was loved. I will miss hearing “What are we doing next, Pumpkin?” more than I can possibly say.
There are pieces of you everywhere—in our family, in the stories we tell, in the things that make us laugh, and in so many of the memories that made me who I am.
I hope you knew how proud I was to be your daughter. I would give anything for one more conversation, one more laugh, and one more chance to hear you ask, “Who loves ya?”
I do, Dad. Always have. Always will.
And this time, I’m going to let you have the last word…
I love you more. ❤️
Your Pumpkin,
Paula
Born on December 9, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
