Owen Patrick Brady

Loudonville – Owen Patrick Brady (Pat or O.P.), 77, passed away of natural causes on December 28, 2016 while surrounded by family and friends in the kind care of the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in the rural town of Richfield Springs, New York, in the summer of 1939, he was the son of Helen (Ryan) Brady and Owen Paul Brady. Pat was one of five children including brothers Mark (deceased), Mike (deceased) and his sisters Carol Clark and Kathy Gilmore. Pat grew up in Richfield where he played numerous sports including a standout career as a high school wrestler. Pat joined the U.S. Army after high school and served from 1956 to 1959 and was stationed in Italy before receiving an honorable discharge. Following his military service, Pat returned to New York and attended Siena College in Loudonville, NY where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After college Pat began his 30 year career with IBM, serving in and managing numerous branch offices that included Washington, DC, St. Louis, MO, White Plains, NY, and finally Albany, NY. While at IBM, Pat earned many sales and management honors of distinction. Upon retirement from IBM, Pat became the co-owner and CEO of Gurley Precision Instruments, Inc. in Troy, NY. He guided that company’s growth for over 20 years as a leader in precision instruments and measurement components. Pat and Hope (Huxtable) Brady were married on October 13, 1963 and recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. Pat is survived by his wife Hope and their four children: Arthur Brady (spouse Alejandra Brady), Patrick Brady (spouse Lisa Brady), Johanna McGrath, and Jane Toomey (spouse Sean Toomey). Pat’s happiness in later life was driven by the adoration of his grandchildren including Ryan Brady, Daniel Brady, Patrick Brady, Erin Brady, Thomas McGrath, Joseph Toomey and Eve Toomey. Pat is also survived by his sisters, Carol Clark and Kathy Gilmore. The Brady family would also like to especially thank Pat’s lifelong friend, Gerald Corbett and his wife Patricia Corbett for the incredible support they have shown over many years. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Pat’s family on Monday, January 2nd from 4-7pm at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Funeral services will be held at 9am on Tuesday, January 3rd at St. Pius X Catholic Church located at 23 Crumitie Road. Loudonville, NY 12211 where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Interment will be held at a later date at St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery, Richfield Springs, NY. In lieu of flowers or for those wishing to honor Pat in a special way, please consider a donation to Siena College in memory of Pat Brady. Checks can be sent to Siena College, Office of Development, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.

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Owen Patrick Brady

June 30, 1939 - December 28, 2016