Deborah A. Bradley, 69, of Wallingford passed away on July 4th, 2025 at her home. She was born in Philadelphia and further raised and educated in Ridley Park, Pa. Debbie attended of St. Madeline’s Catholic School and went on to graduate from Ridley High School in 1973. She worked for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as a payroll specialist at the Don Guanella Village for 27 years. Outside of her professional commitments, she found great joy volunteering at several Don Guanella events such as basket bingo and the weekend vaccine clinic during COVID.
Debbie was a long-time member of St. John Chrysostom Church. Each holiday season she looked forward to assembling gift baskets for the church’s St. Nicholas Project, aimed to help families in need. Personally, Debbie enjoyed quiet moments with mystery novels, spending her summers in Sea Isle City, the magic of Disney World, and the adventure of Caribbean cruises.
She was predeceased by her father, Frank Vacchiano. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael Bradley; daughter, Celeste Bradley; mother, Annette Vacchiano; Brothers Robert (Robin) and Frank Vacchiano; sister, Karen Scargall (Jack); nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 10th at 11am at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, Pa. Friends and family are invited for visitation on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at the Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence rd. Wallingford, Pa and again on Thursday morning from 10-11am in Church. Burial will follow in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to St. John Chrysostom Church.