Joseph J. Brady, former Millsboro mayor

Mr. Joseph J. Brady, 83, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016.

Mr. Brady was born in Chester, Pa., to the late James and Celia McHale Brady. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a son, William C. Collings, and a daughter, Julia E. Brady, as well as four brothers, James, John, Gerard and Michael Brady.

He was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, earning the rank of sergeant. Retiring from Sun Oil in 1991 where he worked as a purchasing agent, he and his wife Janet moved to Millsboro in 1992 from Wilmington. He was very active in his community, serving as mayor of Millsboro for six years and on the town council for 12 years. Joe was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Legion of Honor Shriners International, Lions Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine Corps League and Tanker Association. He was also a regular at the Millsboro McDonald's Breakfast Club.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Janet F. Brady of Millsboro; a daughter, Patricia Patrick and her husband Steven of Virginia Beach, Va.; a brother, David D. Brady and wife Carol of Claymont; and a sister, Maryann Kennedy and her husband Ronald of Wilmington. He is also survived by two grandchildren Christina E. Wisniewski and Heather Collings; as well as five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m., for a time of visitation and viewing. Burial will follow in the Millsboro Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to either the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19140, or Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 566, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Electronic condolences may be made via www.watsonfh.com.