Bradway, Robert W.

Robert W. “Captain Brad” Bradway, 79, of Middletown and East Hampton, husband of Judith (Doughty) Bradway, passed peacefully Monday February 6, 2023 at his home “The White House” surrounded by his adoring family. You might know him by his many “aliases” - Bob, Bobby, Brad, Captain, Pop, Dad, Grandpa whatever the name, he was your friend and welcomed you into his family. He was born in Stafford Springs, son of the late William H. and Ruth (Bren) Bradway. Bob was the owner of Light Rigging Company, Middletown, which he founded with a pickup-truck and self-built trailer in 1979 with the late Ramona Bradway and built from scratch into the premier rigging company in Connecticut with the help of his son Mark, longest-tenured crew leader nephew Martin Kujawski, Office Manager Gerry Mechachonis, and a cast of hundreds over the decades. He will always be remembered as the fun-loving, generous, flirty, successful, sentimental, karaoke-singing, bourbon-loving, sailor, bossman whose huge presence always filled the room. The amount of people he helped start in business - or in life - fills volumes. In addition to his wife and her children Erin and Ben Gannon, he is survived by his sons Robert Bradway and his wife Kelly, Mark Bradway and his girlfriend Shannon Wilson; grandchildren Riley, Masey, and Jacob; sister Carole Burtt; several nieces and nephews and extended “family” of hundreds. He was predeceased by his brothers Edward and Jerrold Bradway; and sisters Elaine Golub and Nancy Kibbe. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Brad’s caregiver Tammy for her superb, compassionate care. Friends are encouraged to visit with his family on Friday (Feb. 17th) at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St, Middletown from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of his family. Honor Brad’s legacy by following the example he set for us - help someone get their start in the world, mentor young people to excellence, make someone feel special, introduce someone to Karaoke. Don’t just think about it - do it. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.