Mr. Brady J. Endryck

Mr. Brady J. Endryck, age 46, passed away after a truly courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Siegenthaler Center. At the time of his passing, his loving family and friends were by his side and with him all the way. Born in Hudson, NY on December 1, 1968, Brady was the son of Jack Endryck and Georgia Evans. He also knew the love and guidance of his step-mother, Christina R. Endryck, who preceded him in death on March 5, 2010. Raised and educated locally, Brady graduated from Notre Dame High School and attended M.V.C.C. He then joined the family business, “The Endryck Group”, an Association Management firm based in Utica. Brady also served in the capacities of Assistant Executive Director of the Mohawk Valley Builders Exchange, Assistant Executive Officer of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of the Mohawk Valley, Assistant Managing Director of the Building Industry Employers of NY State, Assistant Executive Director of the Upstate NY Chapter of Appraisal Institute, Assistant Executive Director of the New York State Steel Fabricators Association, and the Assistant Executive Director of Mohawk Valley Construction Employers Association. But first and foremost, Brady was a father whose world was his children, Isabella, and Joseph, the loves of his life. He will also be remembered as a friend who would lend a helping hand without question. He looked forward to his annual fishing trip with “the guys”, where many great memories were made over the years. Brady is survived by his cherished children, Isabella Victoria Endryck (11), and Joseph Jack Endryck (10); and their mother, Vilmary Fuertes of Saratoga Springs; his father, Jack Endryck and companion Jean Bizzari of Utica; his mother, Georgia Evans of FL; his special uncle, Tom Deratzian of Clifton Park; and several cousins. In addition to the support of his many friends, too numerous to mention, the family extends a very heartfelt thank you to Lisa Petronio who accompanied Brady on this journey. Brady also leaves behind Runch, his faithful Chocolate Lab. The family is grateful to Dr. Alicia DeTraglia and staff at the Faxton Regional Cancer Center, the entire staff of the 6th Floor at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center; and a very special thank-you to the personnel of Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. for the care and compassion rendered to Brady during his final days. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday from 2:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Memorial contributions in Brady’s honor may be considered to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413 or the Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio Street, Utica, NY 13502 in lieu of flowers; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Brady’s Memorial Service will commence on Monday morning at 11:00 at St. Mark’s Church, 440 Keyes Road, Utica, NY 13502, officiated by Rev. Mark Pasik.