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Bradford Lewis Obituary

LEWIS, Bradford

Bradford F. Brad Lewis, 51, husband of Susan Martyak Lewis, of Isle of Palms died Monday, April 24, 2006 from injuries sustained in an airplane accident in Mount Pleasant, SC. Born in Seattle, Washington on January 12, 1955 to Richard Alan Lewis and the late Judith Mayo Lewis (nee Wing), he was a former resident of the Avon Lake area of Cleveland, OH. Brad was a graduate of the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD and as a lieutenant in the US Navy piloted helicopters; he also served in the Naval Reserves. He earned his MBA at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Brad joined Fidelity Investments in Boston, MA in 1985 as an analyst and launched Fidelity's first quantitative stock fund in 1988. At the time of his retirement in 2000 he was vice president in charge of Fidelity's quantitative research organization and managed a total of $10 billion dollars in seven different mutual funds. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, and The University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Susan Lewis, two sons, Stephen Bradford Lewis and Matthew Richard Lewis, daughter, Jennifer Ann Lewis, his father, Richard Lewis and wife Gloria of Johnson City,TN, two brothers, Russ Lewis (Judy) of Riverside, CA and Bruce Lewis (Carol) of Tohatchi, NM, parents in-law, Stephen and Barbara Martyak of Johnstown, PA. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday, April 28, 2006 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant. Funeral Services with military honors will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, April 29, 2006 at St. Lukes Chapel, 181 Ashley Avenue in downtown Charleston. Transportation for out of town guests will be provided from the funeral home to St. Lukes Chapel. Boarding begins at 9:45 with departure at 10:15 AM. Memorial contributions may be made in Brad's name to The Juvenile Diabetes Association, 400 Perimeter Center Terrace, Suite 750, Atlanta, GA 30346. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2006.

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Donna Fiori

May 23, 2006

Dear Sue,

I just heard the news of Brad's untimely passing. I am so sorry and shocked to hear. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God keep you all strong and the memories of Brad forever.

Love,

Donna Fiori

Kelli Stanton

May 5, 2006

Dear Matt and family,



Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelli Stanton

Patti & Michael Stanton

May 5, 2006

To the Lewis Family,



We extend our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patti & Michael Stanton

David Barner

May 4, 2006

Dear Matt and family,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.

Renee Poutre

May 4, 2006

To the Lewis family,

My sympathies for your loss. Brad was such an amazing mentor, consummate professional and an all around good guy. I feel lucky to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Michael Regan

May 2, 2006

Matt and family,



I just heard the news of your loss and want to extend my prayers and sympathy.

Regan

May 1, 2006

Dear Matt and Family,

We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Mike Regan and Family

Deignan Family - Friends of the St. Clair's

May 1, 2006

Dear Sue and Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.

Andriana Toli

May 1, 2006

To Matt and Family-

Thinking of you and extending my heartful sympathy.

Sarah Casolaro

May 1, 2006

To Matt and Steve and the Lewis family, I was so saddened to hear about your terrible loss. You are all in my thoughts and I wish you the best in this hard time. Much love and my deepest sympathies.

Diane Rothauser

April 30, 2006

Dear Sue, Stephen, Matt and Jen,

We are so shocked and saddened to hear about Brad, your dad. We cannot begin to imagine the pain you are going through. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your tragic loss.

Diane Rothauser and Steven, Sarah and Kate Casolaro

Lynne and Graham Morgan

April 30, 2006

Dear Sue and family,

We are very saddened to hear of Brad's untimely passing.Please know that you have our heartfelt sympathy and that your old Franklin neighbors remember you fondly.

Lynne and Gray Morgan

Kerri O'Brien

April 30, 2006

To Matt and the Lewis family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Tom Habanek

April 29, 2006

long story short, I know his father Richard, and heard of Brad from Tiffany Gancos, my daughter. She called me with the news and I was shocked, and felt so sorry for Richard, and you, his family. My deepest regrets.

John Gagnon

April 29, 2006

The Lewis Family:

Please accept our sympathy. As Tim Krochuk's father-in-law, we have heard many stories about their friendship.

Kim Weaver

April 29, 2006

Dear Sue,Steve,Matthew and Jennifer,

I am so very sorry for a huge loss. He will be always be remembered in your hearts. You have my deepest sympathy. I wish I could be there to hold all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love Cousin Kim

Mary Ann Alexander

April 28, 2006

Dear Sue & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.

May you cherish all the memories you had together.

becky lambert

April 28, 2006

to jennifer,

im so sorry to hear about your father. you are in my thoughts and my prayers during this time.

sincerely,

becky lambert

David Jones

April 28, 2006

Brad was a brilliant professional, a complete gentleman and a wonderful human being. He was one of the best people we've ever had here at Fidelity. I will miss him terribly.

Chrissy McCartney-Fresco

April 28, 2006

As an employee of Bay Colony Productions, the Lewis Family has always been held in highest regards. My deepest sympathies for your loss and I wish you strength during this difficult time.

Greg and Sarah Axtman (friends of the St. Clair family)

April 28, 2006

We pray that you will feel the Lord's grace during this difficult time. Please know that so many are thinking about you and your entire family. Peace to you all and our most sincere condolences.

Gary Medley

April 28, 2006

Sue & Family,

We are very sorry to hear of Brad's accident. Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God be with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Gary & Renee Medley Family

Bruce & Bob Mazur (Tim Krowchuk's cousins)

April 28, 2006

To the Lewis family,

We only met your husband and dad but a few weeks ago on our our trip to Augusta for The Masters with our cousin Tim. Brad was an awesome guy. He had a satirical wit....he introduced us to "Bob and Tom". He was sincere, generous, and classy. After 5 days it was like we had known him all our lives. Brad and the The Masters trip will always be a special memory with us.

Emily Rigsby

April 28, 2006

Jen and Family,

Hey, I'm a junior at Ashley Hall and I've heard about your dad. I lost my dad in December of 2003 so I know what you are going through. Please know that I am here for you all and I will be praying.

April 28, 2006

Family, your loved one must have done some things right to have been so successful at his age. I, a stranger pause to say I am greatful that he lived and that he leaves a family to cherish him in memories. May God sustain you all.

Rachel Carney

April 27, 2006

Dear Sue, Steve, Matt, & Jen:

I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,

Jean Sharry

April 27, 2006

Sue, Steve, Matt & Jennifer-

We were so saddened to hear of Brad's and your Dad's death. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Jean, Jack, John, Alex, Will & Michael Sharry

Sueann & Dave Barron

April 27, 2006

Dear Sue and Family,

We are deeply sorry to hear about Brad. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.





(Greg's sister)

Chris Poreda

April 27, 2006

To Sue, Steve, Matt, and Jen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss.



Chris, Karen, and Heather Poreda

David DaCosta

April 27, 2006

Words cannot express the shock at the discovery of your loss. You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. Brad was the example of what a husband and father should be and I am honored to have known him. Our deepest sympathies. David and Nicole DaCosta

Duriel Oree

April 27, 2006

Dear Lewis family

Brad was a friendly and sincere guy. I met and talked to him several times. But from what I saw I knew he was great. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Brad is with god now.

Daniel Kozar

April 27, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to Sue and her family.

Rachel Fisher-Parkman

April 27, 2006

Dear Sue and Family,



Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.



With love,

Rachel Fisher-Parkman and Family

Karen Parody

April 27, 2006

Dear Susan,

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Only those who have lost a husband can know the depths of your feelings. We send you our love to give you strength to bear your sorrow.



The Parody Family

Friends of the StClair's

Kris and Dave Miller

April 27, 2006

Dear Sue, Stephen, Matthew and Jennifer,

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We love you guys and are praying that God gives you strength both now and in the future. Please know that Brad will never be forgotten.

Cousin Kris and Dave Miller and family

Bob Haber

April 27, 2006

Brad and I started on the same day at Fidelity in 1985. We were in offices across from each other and good office friends. I will always remember him as a source of quiet excellence. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and extend my deepest sympathies.

God Bless you and your family,

Bob Haber

Bob and Elaine Rotz

April 27, 2006

Dear Sue and Family,

Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. The love and generosity he showed to his mother and family will always be remembered.

God bless you all.

Suzann Russo

April 27, 2006

We did not know him, yet know he was a great man. Our deepest sympathies to all who loved him.



Jerry and Suzann Russo

Friends to the St.Clair's

Milana Galagaza-Sopko

April 27, 2006

Dear Sue and Family,

My prayers are with all of you. I will never forget the first time you told us about Brad and you. It was wonderful to see you and Brad grow as a loving couple and a beautiful family. Brad will forever be in our thoughts and hearts.

Chris & Jennifer Shea

April 27, 2006

Please accept our most sincere sympathy and prayers. Brad will be greatly missed, but always remembered.

Wayne Partin

April 27, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Brad was a wonderful person & we enjoyed knowing him for a short time.

Love

Anne & Wayne

Dave, Andrea, Doug and Aly Trasher

April 27, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about Brad's death and our prayers go out to the family

Celeste Mahoney

April 27, 2006

Sue and family,



We are so very saddened to hear this news. We know we cannot even imagine your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.



Brian and Celeste Mahoney and family

Patti & Scott Harris

April 27, 2006

Sue, Stephen, Matthew & Jennifer:

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I know Brad was greeted in heaven with open arms by Aunt Judy and my brother, Doug. I am sorry we can't be there in person to comfort you but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and take care of you. All of our love, Cousin Patti, Scott, Ashlee, Stephanie and Lauren Harris

Judy Verhave

April 27, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Rick Spillane

April 27, 2006

What a very special human being. Brad stood for everything good in people. He was demanding but fair and always nice to everyone. Not easy to do in our business.

God bless you, Brad.

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