Obituary of James Robert Brady

James “Jim” Robert Brady, 77, of Niles, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Jim was born on March 18, 1944, to the late Robert and Mildred (Prather) Brady. After graduating from high school, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Judith A. Bata, and together they had three children, Tanya, Jason, and Lisa. Jim loved spending time with his family and enjoyed coaching all of his children during school. He was a baseball, basketball, and softball coach for the boys and girls teams. Jim also enjoyed going to the horse track and betting on his favorite horses. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Brady, and his mother, Mildred Taylor. Jim is survived by his children, Tanya (Sean) McNelis of Niles, Jason (Jennifer) Brady of West Minster, California, and Lisa Fisk of Niles; grandchildren, Jaxx (Larissa) Tripp, Janell Tripp, Leah Tripp, Joshua McNelis, Amanda Cruz, Justin Cruz, Mason Brady, Gavin Rasler, Bella Rasler, Zaine Fisk, and Lanie Fisk; great-grandchildren, Jayse, Paislee, Tayte, and Kohlson; and many extended family members and close friends. Jim’s family will be hosting a memorial gathering in the coming weeks, please check back for more up-to-date information.