Bradd Alan Bitney

MADISON - Bradd Alan Bitney passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in the loving presence of his family. Bradd was born on Oct. 30, 1960, in Madison, Wis. He was a talented artist, poet, historian and champion for freedom and social justice. He was a journeyman painter who was proud of his union affiliation. Prior to that he was a chef at the Ovens of Brittany and other fine eateries throughout Madison. Bradd had many interests including model building, cars, fishing, and cooking - he even authored his own cookbook and created a signature barbecue sauce. Known affectionately as Uncle Punky, Bradd was an avid supporter of the local music scene. He embraced his Irish heritage and loved his family immensely. Bradd was a storyteller with a larger-than-life personality who had a tender heart and never forgot a birthday. He is survived by his father, Gerald J. Bitney (Joanne Drew); mother, Michel McGettigan (Patrick); siblings, Joel Bitney (Mya), Dan Bitney (Selina Trepp), Mark Bitney and Mary Cooley (Paul); nieces and nephews, Ashley Kelly (Patrick), Jude Bitney, Kaden Cooley, Chloe Bitney, Josie Bitney, Logan Cooley and Maxine Bitney Trepp; and great-nephew, Trevor Pierstorff. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edith and Lester Bitney and Eileen Anderson Thiede. A private family service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021. A celebration of Bradd’s life will be held at Tenney Park at John Wall Family Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021. The family would like to thank the staff at UW Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare for the care and compassion given to Bradd in his final days. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608) 442-5002