Obituary of Barbara A. Brady

Barbara A. Brady, known affectionately as “GG” by her family, was called home to Heaven on December 25, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, on July 19, 1935, to Joseph and Geraldine (Jenny) LaPadula.

Barb moved with her husband and three children to Homer in 1968, and quickly became involved in her community. Barb retired after many years as a dedicated employee of the Homer School District. Barb supported Homer Sports both when her children played and long after they graduated, and she was named Booster of the Year on two occasions. In 1972, Barb was one of the first coaches in the village girls softball league. She was a member of the Cortland Women’s Bowling Assoc. Board of Directors for many years and a Hall of Fame Member. Similarly, Barb was President, Secretary, and Treasurer of several bowling leagues. She coached Cortland Jr. Bowlers in Homer for many years and the ARC Jr. and Adult bowlers in Cortland. Barb was also a proud member of St. Mary’s Church in Cortland where she volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister and a volunteer at St. Mary’s School.

Barb loved to bowl, play golf, knit, do crossword puzzles and read until she lost her sight. Despite limitations, she maintained a positive attitude. Barb was considered a second mom to many of her children’s friends. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children and her seven grandchildren who she adored and loved to the moon and back.

Barb is survived by her children, Linda (Doug) Martin, Lawrence (Susan) Brady Jr., and Gerri-Ann (Dean) Hartnett; her grandchildren, Ashley Martin, Alexandra (Dakota), Rachel (Joe), Joseph, and Jack Brady, Delaney and Brady Hartnett; her brother, John (Ann) LaPadula, and sister, Mary Baratta, both of NJ; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her sister and brother-in-law, Carmela and Louis Piserchia; her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Lucia LaPadula; her brother-in-law, Nicholas Baratta; her nephew, Nicholas Baratta Jr.; and the father of her children, Lawrence Brady Sr.

Calling hours will be held at Riccardi Funeral Home on Monday, December 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church in Cortland at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31. Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Cortland at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Barb requested donations to St. Mary’s Church or School or a charity of one’s choice.