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31, 1916 - Dec. 30, 2009NOTRE DAME, IN -Francis X. ("Tim") Bradley, Jr., 93, passed away on December 30, 2009 at Scubert Villa, Notre Dame, IN. Tim was born in Salamanca, NY on October 31, 1916. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1939 with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Tim married Helen E. ("Betty") Baxter in 1940 while serving as an advanced flying instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He transferred to the Central African Division of the Air Transport Command in 1944 where he served as division operations officer. Tim then returned to Notre Dame, where he earned a master's degree in math and a law degree in 1949. After receiving an advanced degree from Yale Law School, Tim taught for two years at the Creighton University Law School. He then worked as military requirements engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company. In 1957, Tim again returned to Notre Dame and served as Director of its Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. In 1969, he became director of projects and sponsored programs for the American Society for Engineering Education in Washington D.C. Tim is survived by his wife of 69 years Betty, his brother John, his children Michael(Hilary), Joseph (Carolyn), Francis X. (Lea), Christopher and Catherine and his grandchildren, Katherine, Conor, Matthew, Emma, Justin and Alexa. He was preceded in death by his brother William, daughter Mary Patricia and son Richard. The family expresses its' deep appreciation to the staff and residents of Schubert Villa for the outstanding care and support extended by them to Tim. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Chapel, Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN. on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 11:00 am. Visitation precedes the mass from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Joseph Chapel. The family suggests that donations be made in Tim's memory to the Little Flower Food Pantry, Little Flower Catholic Church, 54191 N. Ironwood, South Bend, IN., 46635. To send condolences to the family log on to: www.McGannHay.com