$28K Raised For Local Dad, Hockey Coach Who Died Nov. 11

A fundraiser has been launched for a local dad and hockey coach who died after suffering a stroke earlier this month.

Craig Bradley of Perkasie died at the age of 40 on Nov. 11, a week after suffering a stroke while coaching his son's hockey game, according to a GoFundMe page launched for the Bradley family. As of Monday afternoon, more than $28,000 has been raised for his family.

Bradley attended Central Bucks West High School, later transferring to Lawrenceville Prep School. He coached hockey for the Ice Dogs Pee Wee A team in Hatfield and also was an assistant coach for the Pennridge Rams Middle School team.

"Everyone from family, friends, co workers, and his entire hockey gamily is completely devastated. We are all coming together to do everything we can to help and support the family in their time of need," the fundraising page says.

Here is his full obituary:

Craig Robert Bradley of Perkasie died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 40.

Craig was the beloved husband of 14 years to Carol Patricia Mendoza Bradley and the father and mentor to Andrew Christopher Bradley.

Born in Sellersville, he was the son of Nancy Mandic Bradley of Chalfont and the late Robert Bradley.
Craig was a former resident of Chalfont and Horsham before moving to Perkasie. He attended Central Bucks West High School and transferred to Lawrenceville Prep School where he graduated in 1996 and from Princeton University, Class of 2000.

Throughout his life, he excelled as a talented ice hockey goalie. He not only played for Lawrenceville School but also with Princeton University where he was a member of the 1998 Championship Team. Craig continued his enthusiasm for the game by coaching the Ice Dogs Pee Wee A team in Hatfield and also as an assistant coach for the Pennridge Rams Middle School team.

He was a true professional and worked with the Commercial Real Estate Leasing Department with Radian Group in Philadelphia. Craig was very competitive by nature and would make each adventure a teaching experience. He will be truly missed by his family, friends and by all who he influenced in life.

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