James D. Grady
September 16, 1941 – April 14, 2020
James Douglas Grady, 78, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away on the morning of April 14, 2020. Jim was born September 16, 1941, in East Orange, New Jersey to his mother, Laverne Anderson Kroupa (1921-2015). He was a graduate of Irving High School in New Jersey. He earned a bachelors degree in biology at Fairfield University. He completed a masters degree in communications at Upsola College. He was a proud Naval Veteran who served his country as a radio communications operator.
Jim is survived by his three children: Christopher Grady and his wife Kelli of Douglas, Mass., his daughter Erin and her husband, Todd Sanzone, of Bristol, Conn,, his youngest son, Timothy Grady, and his fiancé Erika of Manchester, Conn.; as well as seven grandchildren and countless friendships between the East and West Coasts.
Jim was a lifelong, gifted educator and communicator who prized meaningful conversation. He held corporate positions at Kyocera, Timex and Lockheed Martin, and his delight was the many various teaching appointments in collegiate education.
Jim leaves behind a legacy of 34 years of continuous sobriety as a respected member of AA. He devoted his life to the service of others in the AA community. He lived a life of unwavering love, support and guidance to all whom he came into contact with.
A celebration of his adventurous life will be held at a future date due to the current circumstances. He will be honored with a veterans memorial and salute that will be announced in the future. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the local Veteran Affairs office.
Dad, we know that you have not left us behind. You have merely gone ahead. Until we get there, we carry you here in our hearts.
Jim is survived by his three children: Christopher Grady and his wife Kelli of Douglas, Mass., his daughter Erin and her husband, Todd Sanzone, of Bristol, Conn,, his youngest son, Timothy Grady, and his fiancé Erika of Manchester, Conn.; as well as seven grandchildren and countless friendships between the East and West Coasts.
Jim was a lifelong, gifted educator and communicator who prized meaningful conversation. He held corporate positions at Kyocera, Timex and Lockheed Martin, and his delight was the many various teaching appointments in collegiate education.
Jim leaves behind a legacy of 34 years of continuous sobriety as a respected member of AA. He devoted his life to the service of others in the AA community. He lived a life of unwavering love, support and guidance to all whom he came into contact with.
A celebration of his adventurous life will be held at a future date due to the current circumstances. He will be honored with a veterans memorial and salute that will be announced in the future. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the local Veteran Affairs office.
Dad, we know that you have not left us behind. You have merely gone ahead. Until we get there, we carry you here in our hearts.