ANDOVER - John Joseph Bradstreet died peacefully, after a
short illness, surrounded by his family on December 28, 2019 in Andover, NY at
the age of 60. John was brave in his
journey and faced his challenges with courage.
John was born on December 13, 1959 in Syracuse, NY. He
graduated from Southern Cayuga High School in 1978. He loved basketball and soccer while in
school. He also developed some life-long friendships in Southern Cayuga. John
was an accomplished chef throughout his life and began his love of cooking
working for Joe Russo at Fisherman’s Pier Auburn, NY. He would later work in Richmond, VA, and
throughout Colorado. He spent many happy
years working as a chef at Chateau Morrisette Winery in Floyd, VA. John was
most recently employed at Radford University in Radford, VA, which he enjoyed
for the past 19 years. John was a mentor to many when he found out that they
had a real love of cooking. He shared his knowledge freely and guided those he
was able to work with.
John is survived by his mother Mary C. Bradstreet, and his
siblings Arthur Bradstreet (Nancy), Thomas Bradstreet (Chiara), Anne Marie
McCormick (Terry), Paul Bradstreet (Kim), David Bradstreet (Heather), and Ellen
Bradstreet (Patrick Willdigg). His nieces and nephews Amanda, Nathan,
Christopher, Keegan, Alex, Mikela, Kaiden, and Jack also survive him. He is
predeceased by his father Arthur James Bradstreet (2009) and his sister Mary
Bradstreet (1960). He was also very appreciative of the friendships he
developed in Virginia and spoke fondly of Barb, Chris, Karen and Sarah. His
family wishes to convey their gratitude for those who looked out for him and
cared to make a difference in his life.
The family would like to give a sincere thank you to Dr. Sahasrabudhe,
Dr. Michael Cummings, Dr. Jason Zittel and staff (especially Kim and Natalie)
at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Hospital in Rochester, NY. They
would also like to thank the compassionate staff at CareFirst of Steuben County
for their hospice services. The family would also like to thank Anne and Terry
McCormick for opening their home to John and giving him comfort and love during
his final months.
A service of remembrance will take place at a later date. If
you wish to make a remembrance, please donate to the James P. Wilmot Cancer
Center or to your local hospice services.
