Brad, Peter Simole, and I (Paul Rossi) were best of friends in high school. Brad was "cool" - one who was good at anything he did. We loved cars and working on them. He had a Corvair and then got a Chevy Chevelle, which Brad souped up to be a "race car". He was smart and good with his hands. He could build anything. He was in a band, the "Ardvark Society", playing guitar. He was into the best bands of the day. We would cruise Needham playing "In A Godda Da Vida" on my 8-track, in my 1964 Ford Galaxy 500, with a hood scoop! Those were the days! I moved away and left Needham after college. Brad and I got together a few times after that. Brad married Corine and had a daughter, Tracy, both wonderful women. I miss Brad a lot. I wish we had seen more of each other since moving away. Brad, Rest In Peace, my good friend. I miss you. Most sincerely, Paul Rossi
Didn't know Brad well in school but got to know him after I got out of the Marine Corps (the 1st time). We played hockey in a men's league in Westwood. Actually there was probably more drinking than hockey. Somehow, at some point, we decided it was a good idea to go to Providence to get tattooed. I think he got a Roadrunner or Yosemite Sam. He was a great guy. Very sad to hear of his passing. RIP.
Paul Rossi
Brad, Peter Simole, and I (Paul Rossi) were best of friends in high school. Brad was "cool" - one who was good at anything he did. We loved cars and working on them. He had a Corvair and then got a Chevy Chevelle, which Brad souped up to be a "race car". He was smart and good with his hands. He could build anything. He was in a band, the "Ardvark Society", playing guitar. He was into the best bands of the day. We would cruise Needham playing "In A Godda Da Vida" on my 8-track, in my 1964 Ford Galaxy 500, with a hood scoop! Those were the days! I moved away and left Needham after college. Brad and I got together a few times after that. Brad married Corine and had a daughter, Tracy, both wonderful women. I miss Brad a lot. I wish we had seen more of each other since moving away. Brad, Rest In Peace, my good friend. I miss you. Most sincerely, Paul Rossi
Pauline Harwood (Wright)
iYeah Paul, you are right, Brad was a great guy
I had a lot of classes with him over the years, and a
Lot of laughs,
he use to flirt with me at times,, fun memories.
I was stupid to not go out with him.. Esp after reading your memories, and his love of music and cars,,
James O'Neil
Didn't know Brad well in school but got to know him after I got out of the Marine Corps (the 1st time). We played hockey in a men's league in Westwood. Actually there was probably more drinking than hockey. Somehow, at some point, we decided it was a good idea to go to Providence to get tattooed. I think he got a Roadrunner or Yosemite Sam. He was a great guy. Very sad to hear of his passing. RIP.
Cheryl Ellis (Ham-Ellis)
Multitude of fond memories. RIP, Brad