Rose J. Bradley
Rose J. Bradley
Rose J. (DiLorenzo) Bradley, affectionately known as “Dee Dee”, 94, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 18, 2025 at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Dunkirk on Aug. 20, 1931, she was the wife of the late Truman C. Bradley, Sr. and daughter of the late Henry and Winifred (Pietro) DiLorenzo.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Rose graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1950. Throughout her career, she worked at various retail stores in the area. However, her greatest joy and fulfillment came from her role as a homemaker. Dee Dee was not only an exceptional cook but also a pillar of support for her family. Family was at the heart of Rose’s existence. She cherished every moment spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In her leisure time, Dee Dee found joy in reading and watching her favorite television shows, including “The Price is Right,” “Jeopardy!,” “Wheel of Fortune,” and “NCIS,” as well as various soap operas.
Rose’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their excellent care of Dee Dee.
Surviving Rose includes her loving children Kathy (John) Dyckes, Truman (Linda) Bradley, Jr., and Mark Bradley; grandchildren Byron (Candace) Dyckes, Christina (Brad) Mealy, Jennifer (Jeremy) Thomason, Alicia Bradley and William Bradley; great-grandchildren Avery, Jackson, Parker, Camden, John, Anna, Tucker, and Wade; sister-in-law Faith DiLorenzo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her husband Truman Bradley, Sr., and siblings Anthony DiLorenzo, Carmen Mastrelli, Barbara DiLorenzo, and Henry “Butch” DiLorenzo.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Rose’s memory to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation; PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240.
Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Prayer Services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Ward Falcon Club; 341 Lake Shore Dr E, Dunkirk, NY immediately following the service. Interment will be held in Willowbrook Park Cemetery Columbarium.