Mr. Rada was born November 19, 1923 in Queens, NY. He is the son of the late William and the late Antoinette (Zeleny) Rada. Beloved husband of the late Emily. Devoted father of Linda Schoppmeyer (John) and the late Susan. Proud grandfather of Scott Hicks (Katharine) and Christopher Hicks. Loving great grandfather of Kailey Baker, Scott Hicks and Reid Hicks. Visitation hours will be Friday, January 22 from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd., East Meadow, NY. The Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held 8:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Albrecht, Bruno & O'Shea Funeral Homes, 62 Carleton Ave, East Islip, NY with interment to follow in Nassau Knolls Cemetery And Memorial Park, Port Washington, NY.