James J. Brady

Died peacefully on August 14th, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Son of the late James & Florence (Toussaint) Brady born July 18, 1927. Preceded in death by his sisters Jean Beyer-Dote, Merilynn Gill, Virginia Kausalik and Marjorie Donley.

Father Brady began his priestly formation at Saint Francis Minor Seminary in 1945, and completed his studies at Saint Francis de Sales Major Seminary during the period of 1947-1953. Father Brady was ordained to the priesthood on May 30, 1953 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee, by Most Reverend Roman R. Atkielski.

Father Brady was appointed on June 12, 1953 to serve as assistant at St. Jude Parish, Wauwatosa, and on July 12, 1962, appointed to serve as assistant at Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Francis. Father Brady was appointed administrator for St. Patrick Parish, Racine, on July 29, 1969, and on December 2, 1975, was appointed pastor for Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, West Allis. Five years later, on January 8, 1980, he was appointed rector for the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee. On January 1, 1989, Father Brady was appointed pastor for the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee, while retaining the title of rector. He was appointed on August 20, 1991 to serve as an associate pastor at St. Mary Parish, Hales Corners. Father retired from active ministry on June 30, 1997.

A visitation will be held on Monday, August 20th, at St. Mary Catholic Faith Community (9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners) from 9:30am until 11:15am with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:30am. Interment at St. James Cemetery (Kenosha) on Tuesday, August 21. Please gather at the cemetery at 11am.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made out to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Priest Pension Fund.