James P. Brady

October 2, 1946 - March 13, 2018

James (Jim) Brady, 71, was born in Detroit, MI on October 2, 1946.  Jim was the proud owner of James Brady, Inc. where he specialized in Commercial Insurance and was a dedicated and loyal partner to all his customers.  Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He had a lively and quick mind, loved debate, was a great student of politics, sports and relished lifelong learnings.  He was a mentor to many young people through the years and has quietly helped many in need. 

Jim left this life on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen, father, Lawrence, sister, Patricia Molloy and brother-in-law James Pfankuch.  He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marilyn, his son Matt (Michele) Brady, daughter Erin (Jeff) Johnson and son Jim (Jennifer) Brady.  He was the proud and loving grandfather of Quinn, Ian, Roy, Brady, Noah, Gavin, Meghan, Kellan, Colin and Michael.  He was a devoted brother to Terry (Maryann) Brady, Mary Ellen (Joe) Kirwan, Jim Molloy, Larry (Carol) Brady, John (Dee) Brady and Katie (George) Farkas, as well as his Lane family, Shirley (Dave) Moran, Annette Pfankuch, Dan Lane, Patricia (Robert) Reed and Eileen (Russ) Brink.  Jim enjoyed every minute spent with his family and friends and cherished the special memories with those he loved.

Above all, Jim was known as one of the most positive, happy and joyful individuals.  Jim famously said, “what’s wrong with just being a good and honest man”.  He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 2-8 PM with an evening (7 PM) Rosary Service at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills.  Funeral Mass will be Friday, In State 10:00 AM with his Mass to follow at 10:30 AM at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Farmington Hills.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund (www.adriandominicans.org)

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