AT THE CASEY-O'DONNELL FAMILY FUNERAL HOME - WATERBURY Gerald T. "Jake" Radke, age 69 of Amity Rd Bethany, former longtime Waterbury resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Betsy (Bunnell) Radke.
Jake was born April 25, 1943 in Waterbury, the son of the late Gerald and Mary (Stack) Radke. He was educated in local schools and was a professional painter by trade. Jake was happiest in life surrounded by his loving family, especially his wife, daughter, and grandchildren. Jake was celebrating his 32nd year of sobriety and he was very active in Alcoholics Anonymous as a sponsor. Jake's commitment to recovery and sobriety was represented by the literally hundreds of people he helped throughout his years in the program as well as countless others he lent a hand to. Jake was only a phone call away and was always there for those that needed or depended on him. He was happiest when surrounded by or in the midst of his family. He was an avid Yankee and Washington Redskin fan. He will be missed by those that knew him, loved him or depended on him.
Besides his devoted wife of 25 years, Jake is survived by his daughter, Robyn J. Broadus and her husband Thomas of Terryville, his two grandchildren, Thomas John and Cara Jeanette Broadus, his sister, Geraldine Radke of Chicago IL and his two nephews, James and Daniel Silva and his niece, Caitlyn Radke. He also leaves his extended family, Greg and MaryAnn Bunnell, Mario & Sally Silva, Jeff Bunnell, Maureen Andria, Debbie Radke and several cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Radke.
Jake's family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Xavier 3 at St. Mary's Hospital, the staff at the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center as well as Dr Jega for the dedicated, professional care they each provided to Jake and his family during his illness. In grateful appreciation, memorial donations in Jake's memory may be made to St Mary's Hospital, Xavier 3 Unit, 56 Franklin St Waterbury CT.
Funeral services for Jake will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 10:00am at the Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home 1581 East Main St Waterbury, Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday evening from 4 till 7pm. To extend on-line expressions of sympathy to the family or for additional information kindly visit the funeral homes website at www.caseyodonnell.com
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Jake was born April 25, 1943 in Waterbury, the son of the late Gerald and Mary (Stack) Radke. He was educated in local schools and was a professional painter by trade. Jake was happiest in life surrounded by his loving family, especially his wife, daughter, and grandchildren. Jake was celebrating his 32nd year of sobriety and he was very active in Alcoholics Anonymous as a sponsor. Jake's commitment to recovery and sobriety was represented by the literally hundreds of people he helped throughout his years in the program as well as countless others he lent a hand to. Jake was only a phone call away and was always there for those that needed or depended on him. He was happiest when surrounded by or in the midst of his family. He was an avid Yankee and Washington Redskin fan. He will be missed by those that knew him, loved him or depended on him.
Besides his devoted wife of 25 years, Jake is survived by his daughter, Robyn J. Broadus and her husband Thomas of Terryville, his two grandchildren, Thomas John and Cara Jeanette Broadus, his sister, Geraldine Radke of Chicago IL and his two nephews, James and Daniel Silva and his niece, Caitlyn Radke. He also leaves his extended family, Greg and MaryAnn Bunnell, Mario & Sally Silva, Jeff Bunnell, Maureen Andria, Debbie Radke and several cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Radke.
Jake's family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Xavier 3 at St. Mary's Hospital, the staff at the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center as well as Dr Jega for the dedicated, professional care they each provided to Jake and his family during his illness. In grateful appreciation, memorial donations in Jake's memory may be made to St Mary's Hospital, Xavier 3 Unit, 56 Franklin St Waterbury CT.
Funeral services for Jake will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 10:00am at the Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home 1581 East Main St Waterbury, Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday evening from 4 till 7pm. To extend on-line expressions of sympathy to the family or for additional information kindly visit the funeral homes website at www.caseyodonnell.com
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