Theodore O. Braida Obituary (1929 - 2018)

Theodore O. Braida Born in Seattle March 29, 1929; died in Seattle, February 4, 2018. He was 88 years old. He spent his early youth growing up in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. Having graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946, Mr. Braida began his career as a merchant seaman. Soon after putting to sea, he applied for, and was accepted to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He graduated from the Academy in 1953 as an engineering officer, and promptly began serving his military obligation as an ensign in the U.S. Navy. He served for two years in the Pacific Theatre, leaving the service as a Lieutenant. Following his military service he joined the faculty of the South Korean Merchant Marine Academy in Pusan, South Korea. He served that capacity for two years. Stateside again, he entered the University of Washington pursuing an advanced degree in economics. He received his master's degree in 1962. Shortly thereafter he joined the staff of the United Nations, International Labor Organization, serving in that capacity until his retirement in 1991. Finally, he returned to Seattle in 1991 to begin his long retirement. He never married, preferring a single, independent life. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 17th at 11:00am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 5041 9th Ave NE, Seattle, 98105 Interment to follow at Holyrood Cemetery. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Theodore O. Braida, please click here to visit our sympathy store.