Bradley S. Mash, age 69, a resident of Itasca, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, IL after a long battle with blood cancer. He was born on June 19, 1952 in Binghamton, NY to David and Ruth Mash.

Brad earned an undergraduate degree in biology and an MBA from SUNY Binghamton University in upstate New York.  Upon graduation, he worked for Exxon, leading operational sales for the northeastern US, before landing a position with United Airlines.  This job change moved Brad (and his wife Pat) to the Chicago suburbs that they have called home for the last 38 years.  Brad found success throughout his career as an accomplished salesman with a passion for building relationships.  Some of his proudest accomplishments include bringing the SkyMall magazine onboard every United Airlines plane around the world and being recognized as salesman of the year at Oracle Corporation having brought deals valued at millions of dollars into the company.

One of Brad's best traits was his ability to bring laughter into any conversation.  It did not matter if it was his family, friends, or even complete strangers – Brad enjoyed entertaining and getting to know people.  His jokes and stories would regularly come up years later, bringing smiles to everyone's faces.

Brad had a passion for cooking.  He spent hours in the kitchen preparing meals for family and friends.  Weekend omelets, spaghetti sauce, chicken soup, and steaks grilled to perfection were some of his specialties.  Brad found happiness and took great pride when people gathered around the table to enjoy his food.

Brad was an avid golfer and world traveler.  He spent most weekends on a golf course, and he especially loved golfing with his two boys, Michael and Christopher.  Throughout his life, Brad loved to tell stories about his trips around the world.  He and Pat especially loved traveling to Hawaii and Grand Cayman.  Brad's family was most important to him.  He loved listening to music and dancing with Pat.  Having met at an early age, they had a special bond that carried them through 46 years together.  Their love and commitment to one another serve as an example to their boys.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Mash of Itasca, two sons, Michael (Meredith) Mash of Wheaton and Christopher (Jacqueline) Mash of Chicago, two grandchildren, Nolan and Cora Mash, three brothers, Howard (Ellen) Mash, his twin Martin (Jamie) Mash, and Alan (Carol) Mash, and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, David and Ruth Mash, preceded him in death.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon CST, at Itasca County Club , 400 E Orchard St, Itasca, IL 60143 with a service at 12:00. Those unable to attend in person may watch a livestream video of the service here: Bradley Mash service livestream

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Bradley S. Mash to support the Blood Cancer Research Program at the University of Chicago Medicine.  Checks may be made payable to the "University of Chicago Medicine" and sent to the following address:

University of Chicago Gift Administration and Business Data

Bradley S. Mash Memorial

5235 S Harper Court, 4 ^th Floor

Chicago, IL 60615

Donations can also be made at

http://giving.uchicago.edu/bradley-mash

Family and friends may sign a guest book at HultgrenFH.com . For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.