Obituary for Mary Gloria Bradley (Vernali)
Millerton/Valatie – Mary Gloria Bradley, 87, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Philmont, NY. Mrs. Bradley worked as a Radiology Technician at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT for over 25 years prior to her retirement in 1987.
Born at home on May 3, 1934 in Norfolk, CT she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Angelina (Pistritto) Vernali. Mary graduated in 1953 from Gilbert High School in Winsted, CT. Following high school she attended The School of Radiological Technology at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. On June 28, 1958 in Norfolk, CT she married Roger Evans Bradley, a marriage that lasted 63 years to the day, prior her passing. Mr. Bradley survives at their home in Valatie, NY.
Mary has an excellent cook and enjoyed knitting in her spare time. She had an infectious laugh which could often be heard at many family parties. She was a longtime member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk and was a beloved resident who will be dearly missed at Pine Haven Nursing and Rehab in Philmont.
In addition to her husband Roger, Mary is survived by two sons, James “Jay” Bradley of Lakeville, CT and Keith Bradley and his wife Lisa of Eloy, AZ; two grandsons, Steven J. Bradley of Cortland, NY and Evan J. Bradley of Austin, TX; two dear nephews, Col. Edward Luminati of Colorado Springs, CO and Todd Vernali of E. Canaan, CT and many dear family members and friends. In addition to her parents, Mary was also predeceased by her sister, Rose and her two brothers, Salvatore “Sonny” Vernali and Sebastiano “Joe” Vernali.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 5-7pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 10 am at the funeral home. Rev. Francis Fador will officiate. Burial will follow at Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the North East Community Center (NECC) P.O. Box 35, Millerton, NY 12546 or North East /Millerton Library, 75 Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546. To send the family a floral arrangement, plant a tree in Mary’s memory or an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
Born at home on May 3, 1934 in Norfolk, CT she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Angelina (Pistritto) Vernali. Mary graduated in 1953 from Gilbert High School in Winsted, CT. Following high school she attended The School of Radiological Technology at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. On June 28, 1958 in Norfolk, CT she married Roger Evans Bradley, a marriage that lasted 63 years to the day, prior her passing. Mr. Bradley survives at their home in Valatie, NY.
Mary has an excellent cook and enjoyed knitting in her spare time. She had an infectious laugh which could often be heard at many family parties. She was a longtime member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk and was a beloved resident who will be dearly missed at Pine Haven Nursing and Rehab in Philmont.
In addition to her husband Roger, Mary is survived by two sons, James “Jay” Bradley of Lakeville, CT and Keith Bradley and his wife Lisa of Eloy, AZ; two grandsons, Steven J. Bradley of Cortland, NY and Evan J. Bradley of Austin, TX; two dear nephews, Col. Edward Luminati of Colorado Springs, CO and Todd Vernali of E. Canaan, CT and many dear family members and friends. In addition to her parents, Mary was also predeceased by her sister, Rose and her two brothers, Salvatore “Sonny” Vernali and Sebastiano “Joe” Vernali.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 5-7pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 10 am at the funeral home. Rev. Francis Fador will officiate. Burial will follow at Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the North East Community Center (NECC) P.O. Box 35, Millerton, NY 12546 or North East /Millerton Library, 75 Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546. To send the family a floral arrangement, plant a tree in Mary’s memory or an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com