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Obituary for Matthew John Bradow
Matthew John Bradow, 55, a lifetime resident of Lapeer, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2018. He was born June 6, 1963 in Lapeer, MI. Matt graduated from Lapeer East High School, class of 1981. He earned his Associate's Degree in computer science from Baker College. Matt was employed as a truck driver for Frontier Distributing in Oxford for 21 years. He was an avid and extremely talented musician and vocalist. He was also a train enthusiast and Diesel engine aficionado. He enjoyed traveling with his camper to campgrounds all over Michigan and watching the freighters traveling in and out of ports. He enjoyed watching NASCAR. Matt loved his daughter Rochelle more than anything. Matt was especially known for his jokester personality. He will be deeply missed by all.
Matt is survived by his wife Candee; daughter, Rochelle (Elvis) Tudor; his parents, Marion & Marvin Bradow; brother, Joel (Molly) Carpenter; sisters, Mary (Toya) Garcia-Bradow, Nancy (Walt) Severn, Terria (Tim) DeView, Sally Reynolds, Connie (Tim) Davis, and Kaye Carpenter; sister-in-law, Stephanie (Keith) Wilson, brother-in-law, Adam (Dawn) Schiller; father-in-law, Tom (Barb) Schiller; mother-in-law, Lori Trott; sister-in-law Rachel (Matt) Champine; special niece, Ashleigh "Sour Pea" Wilson; also many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents Vern & Ethel Hart; sister, Donna Scramlin; Don (Leah) Carpenter; uncles, James Hart and John Palmer.
Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Capstick Chapel in Lapeer. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 22nd at 6 PM at Lynch & Sons. Friends may visit before the service from 3-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lapeer County Suicide Prevention Network are appreciated.
