William (Bing) Grady

William (Bing) Grady passed away at the age of 89, on February 9, 2022, from complications of COVID-19.
Bing was born in Cambridge, MA to Mary V. Grady (Buckley) and William G. Grady on November 22, 1932. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 60 years, Carmoline Grady, his parents and his younger brother Tom. He is survived by his wife, Kellie Green Grady; half-brother, Bob Hayden; sister-in-law, Connie Ochsner; brother-in-law, Michael Green; and several cousins to include, Paul O'Brien. Bing wanted it said: "I have been blessed to know and love two incredible women in my life, Carmoline and Kellie. Together they made my journey all worthwhile."

He graduated from St., Mary's High School in Albuquerque in 1950 and from UNM with a BBA in 1955. Shortly after his marriage to Carmoline in 1955, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. After two years, he returned to UNM for an MA in Economics.
As a young boy, Bing aspired to be a cowboy, but his mother vehemently discouraged him, so this is what he did instead:
Bing began work at the Albuquerque National Bank in 1951 as a mail Boy. He worked part-time while attending UNM and then full time after receiving his MA. He was named V.P of the bank in 1967 and President in 1977. He served as President until his retirement in 1992.

Among the many awards he received were the UNM Economics Department Centennial Distinguished Alumni Award, the NM Spirit of Achievement Award, and the National Jewish Center Award. In 1992 he was entered into the Hall of Fame of the UNM Anderson School of Management. Bing shared a love of singing with Carmoline. They performed in several stage productions together. He loved classical music, Broadway tunes, Irish folk, and country music.
His responsibilities at Albuquerque National Bank included a strong role in community affairs. He was Chairman of the New Mexico Bankers' Association, President of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and the Albuquerque Economic Development Corporation and was President of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra.
He was appointed to the State of New Mexico Investment Council and the Governor's Economic Advisory Council by the late Governor Bruce King. Senator's Bingaman and Domenici appointed him the founding Chairman of New Mexico First.

A devout Catholic, he served as Chairman of the Archdiocese Finance Council for 25 years under the administration of both Archbishops Robert Sanchez and Michael Sheehan.
He loved watching all sports, but baseball was his true passion, the Boston Red Sox in particular. He also enjoyed golfing with his buddies several days a week at ACC.
Above all of Bing's accomplishments was his kind spirit and great intellect. He was a voracious reader. His dry wit served him well in many facets of his life. He had a beautiful tenor voice and could sing Danny Boy like none other. And then there was that charming Irish smile!
Bing's Irish message to all, "go dti go mbuailfimid le cheile aris" (Until we're together again).

A Rosary will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. and immediately followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 10:30 a.m. held at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE in Albuquerque. Burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. There will not be a reception at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities of New Mexico, 2010 Bridge Blvd. SW, Albuquerque NM 87105, http://www.ccasfnm.org