Obituaries
View our most recent obituaries for our Rochester and Victor locations.
Bradford (Brad) Yearwood
Add A Memories and Photos I'm so very sorry for your loss. Brad was a very nice man to work with. He will be missed.
Posted by stephanie hawkes on September 19, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about Brad's passing. I first met Bard back in 2015 while working the youth camps at the former New York Wine and Culinary Center, and we quickly became friends. He always displayed his passion for not only culinary but teaching and developing the next group of professionals. I know that he will be missed my many, but his legacy will live on for years to come.
Posted by PATRICK RAE on September 19, 2023
Brad and I were teaching a kids camp when the NY Governor arrived to say hi.
Posted by PATRICK RAE on September 19, 2023
Brad and Heather with Grandma.
Posted by Barbara Alt Shackelford on September 18, 2023
My deepest condolences to all of the Alt's and Yearwood's.
Posted by Barbara Alt Shackelford on September 18, 2023
Posted by Barbara Alt Shackelford on September 18, 2023
Thank you Brad for all the wonderful family memories. We love you.
Posted by Barbara Alt Shackelford on September 18, 2023
Family Memories
Posted by Barbara Alt Shackelford on September 18, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I was an old student of his from WTCC and I am forever thankful and grateful for all that he did while he was an amazing teacher and had me fall in love with the love and passion for food. Prayers go out to his family and friends.
Posted by Georgeta Coleman on September 18, 2023
I’ve always know Gina as chef. Someone who encourages everyone to do there best and never give up. I had the pleasure of being one of his first students that he taught. He always taught and cooked with such passion. He will forever be my favorite teacher in the whole world. Chef once said never be afraid to try and from that point on I always gave everything I did 110%. It was because of chef I won my first competition at skills USA. Even though I didn’t come in first he said he had never been more proud. I know things happen for a reason and whatever this reason is I have to say it has to be one of the most devastating reasons. My deepest condolences to his family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Chef was a phenomenal person.
Posted by Jennifer on September 17, 2023
Will always remember that smile
Posted by Sue Mauro on September 17, 2023
Cruisin on the Colonial Belle in fairport
Posted by Sue Mauro on September 17, 2023
Sending prayers and love to Brads family and friends . We were so blessed to have Brad and heather in our lives 🙏🏻 RIP
Posted by Sue Mauro on September 17, 2023
Brads big catch at our house
Posted by Sue Mauro on September 17, 2023
Brad really meant the world to our daughter, he kept in touch with her when she went off to culinary school and then when she got sick he came to see her often and even brought us dinner. His friendship to her and us is something that we will never forget. I hope that they are having a great time cooking together.
Posted by Chanon Miller on September 15, 2023
This was Chef and his students volunteering at one of Bekka's fund raiser. He was always giving.
Posted by Chanon Miller on September 15, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about Brad's passing. I first met Bard back in 2015 while working the youth camps at the former New York Wine and Culinary Center, and we quickly became friends. He always displayed his passion for not only culinary but teaching and developing the next group of professionals. I know that he will be missed my many, but his legacy will live on for years to come.
Brad and I were teaching a kids camp when the NY Governor arrived to say hi.
Brad and Heather with Grandma.
My deepest condolences to all of the Alt's and Yearwood's.
Thank you Brad for all the wonderful family memories. We love you.
Family Memories
I am so sorry for your loss. I was an old student of his from WTCC and I am forever thankful and grateful for all that he did while he was an amazing teacher and had me fall in love with the love and passion for food. Prayers go out to his family and friends.
I’ve always know Gina as chef. Someone who encourages everyone to do there best and never give up. I had the pleasure of being one of his first students that he taught. He always taught and cooked with such passion. He will forever be my favorite teacher in the whole world. Chef once said never be afraid to try and from that point on I always gave everything I did 110%. It was because of chef I won my first competition at skills USA. Even though I didn’t come in first he said he had never been more proud. I know things happen for a reason and whatever this reason is I have to say it has to be one of the most devastating reasons. My deepest condolences to his family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Chef was a phenomenal person.
Will always remember that smile
Cruisin on the Colonial Belle in fairport
Sending prayers and love to Brads family and friends . We were so blessed to have Brad and heather in our lives 🙏🏻 RIP
Brads big catch at our house
Brad really meant the world to our daughter, he kept in touch with her when she went off to culinary school and then when she got sick he came to see her often and even brought us dinner. His friendship to her and us is something that we will never forget. I hope that they are having a great time cooking together.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Brad was a very nice man to work with. He will be missed.