Lee A. Brade, 91 of Corfu passed away on November 18, 2024, peacefully at home. Lee was born February 10, 1933, the son of Arthur V. and Florence C. (Miller) Brade.
Lee lived his whole life in Corfu. He graduated from Corfu High School in 1952. He was drafted into the Army and served his country in the Korean War. He was a long time member of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church of Corfu.
He worked for many years as a brakeman on the NY CentralRailroad. He was an artist and loved painting and gardening. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and was a staple at Pembroke High School sporting events for many years, often yelling from the stands. He hosted foreign exchange students in his home for many years. He loved to travel and would often visit the students in their home countries.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Florence and brothers, Jerold (Beverly) Brade and Bruce Brade.
He is survived by his sister, Linda (late Beniamino) Ianni of Corfu and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorials may be made to Corfu United Presbyterian Church of Corfu, 63 Alleghany Street PO Box 159 Corfu NY 14036.
Arrangements were entrusted to the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, 4 Main Street, Corfu NY 14036.
