Bradley Alan Yucius |
| Posted 2017-10-04 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, September 17, 2017, page 6a/7a Bradley Alan Yucius was born on Nov. 24, 1979, in Newton, New Jersey, and died at the home of his mother and stepfather on Sept. 8, 2017. An avid outdoorsman, Brad loved spending his time fishing, hunting, hiking with his dogs, bird watching, and playing disc golf. He was always excited for baseball or hockey games and could be counted on to bring more fun to every adventure. You would have a difficult time finding someone more kind, compassionate, or gentle. Brad would do anything for anyone, be it friend or stranger, and expect nothing in return. His dry sense of humor, quick wit, loyalty, and big hugs will be missed by all who knew him. Brad graduated from Prescott College in Prescott, Arizona, where he ultimately made his home and many wonderful friends. He enjoyed the desert Southwest as well as the woods, streams, and lakes of New Jersey. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with loved ones and his constant canine companions, Buddy and Sal. Addiction took our son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend. Brad was undergoing treatment and working hard to get healthy but struggled, and on this day heroin won. Strength of character, commitment to one’s self, and the support of others is not always enough. The disease is real and the effects are devastating. Brad is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lisa and Nick Arbolino of Stillwater, New Jersey; father, Alan Yucius of Tamarac, Florida; sister, Rachel Strayer and her husband Travis of Carlisle Pennsylvania; sister, Lauren Huffman of Sparta, New Jersey; dear friend, T.J. Huffman of Culver Lake, New Jersey; nieces and nephews, Rowan and Jack Pallis and Olivia and Brody Huffman; aunts and uncles, Susan Cirigliano of New York City and Bob and June Yucius of Lafayette, New Jersey; cousins, Maritza Schaeffer of Dobbs Ferry, New York, Szoke Schaeffer of Brooklyn, New York, Jennifer Yucius of Richmond, Vermont, Jill Retz of Wantage, New Jersey; and countless extended family members and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Stillwater Fire House, 929 Stillwater Road Rt. 521, Newton, New Jersey 07860, with a commemoration at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to honor Brad’s memory to Caron Treatment Centers, Attn: Development Office, P.O. Box 150, Wernersville, PA 19565, or online at www.caron.org/give-to- caron/donate-form, or The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation 6800 Wheeler Canyon Road Santa Paula, CA 93060, or online at searchdogfoundation.org/donate. Arrangements and Online condolences through www.iliff- ruggierofuneralhome.com. Information provided by survivors. |
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