May 2025 Brad Kaopuiki Obituary
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Bradford W. Kaopuiki Obituary
Bradford M. Kaopuiki, 77, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the Hospice of Jefferson County residence at the Ellis Farm.
Bradford was born on August 17, 1947, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of the late James and Dorothy (Kaahiue) Kaopuiki. He was raised in Hawaii and graduated from Kailua High School in 1964. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Navy for 26 years. During his distinguished military career, he was awarded a Purple Heart. After his retirement from the Navy, he settled in Watertown. He received an Associate’s Degree from Jefferson Community College in Business Administration in 1991.
Bradford was a deeply spiritual individual who found comfort in faith and quiet pastimes. He enjoyed watching tv, shopping, and working on puzzles.
He is survived by his brothers, Joseph Kaopuiki of Oahu, Hawaii, and Roy Kaopuiki of Killeen, Texas; two sisters and their husbands, Lila and Steven Carlos of Georgetown, Texas, and Leilani and David Gomes of Oahu, Hawaii; as well as several nieces and nephews. He is also remembered by dear friends considered family, Richard and Jennifer Devine of Watertown, NY.
In addition to his parents, Bradford was predeceased by his brother, James Kaopuiki Jr., and sisters Margot Berlioz and Lily Montalbo.
Per his wishes, cremation will take place, and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.hartandbrucefh.com.
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“At a meeting in the midst of thousands God suddenly burst into my life with a -know that I know, that I know moment. That piece of metal was gone.” In a moment Bob’s world had changed. It became a place where the Gifts of 1 Corinthians 12 is alive and well. Bob and his wife Susan have ministered God’s gift of physical and emotional healing too many. He’ll be speaking on the power of the testimony and the trials we can go through living in obedience to God.
Bob Boschock attends the Airport Christian Fellowship Church here in Dexter. He has been married to Susan for 48 years. They have two daughters and three grandsons. His oldest daughter is his lifelong hunting and fishing partner. Bob was born & raised on Long Island. Thanks to the NYS Employment Agency, at the age of 14 he got on a Greyhound bus with two suitcases to meet this farmer in Canton, NY and be his “Farm Cadet Boy” for the summer. About halfway thru the first of three summers he began plotting his escape to the North Country. In 1985 Bob came off active duty Army as an Engineer Officer. In Philadelphia, NY, Bob, Susan and 2 toddlers settled into civilian life. A few years later they are still here.
