Paul Edward Bradley

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.