Joseph A. Bradley Sr., age 56, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Joe was born in Middlebury, VT on May 28, 1957, the son of Arthur and Marie Bradley Jr. of Middlebury, VT. Joe loved cooking, cleaning, working outside in the flowers and mowing the lawn. He loved collecting M&M memorabilia. He was a sports fan collecting Jeff Gordon, New York Yankee and New York Giants items. Joes greatest attribute was his love for family. He is survived by his loving wife, Betsy of 34 years, his parents Arthur and Marie (Morrison) Bradley Jr. , three sons; Joe Jr., Jason and Bijah, also many of his sons friends that considered him as a second father. Joe is also survived by two sisters and four brothers: Rick Bradley of Maryland, Debbie Bradley of Fairfax, Lori and husband Bob Randall of Starksboro, David Bradley and wife Teri of Ohio, Tim Bradley and wife Nancy of East Middlebury, Neil Bradley and wife Sherry of North Carolina; many nieces and nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Contributions may be made to the family c/o Betsy Bradley, 217 RT 7 Unit B, Salisbury, VT 05769. A celebration of Joes life will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 2-6 pm at the Middlebury American Legion. Arrangements under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.