Report: Fire Victim Remembered as Successful Writer

Sallie Brady, the woman who was killed in a house fire on Talina Court last month, was an accomplished writer whose work was nearly made into a feature film, NorthJersey.com reported.

Brady was a freelance writer who wrote lifestyle articles in Condé Nast Traveler, Veranda, Brides, Arts & Antiques, and other magazines, NorthJersey.com reported.

Her stories were interesting, and garnered a lot of attention. A piece she wrote in the mid-1990’s, “How to Date a Congressman,” was almost made into a movie with Jennifer Aniston in the lead role, the report said.

Brady was originally from a suburb of Cleveland, and moved to NYC to write, the report said. She moved to Ramsey 15 years ago when she married Jimmy Brady, who was 32 years older than her, NorthJersey.com said.

Her husband died last year, at 78.

According to the report, Sallie is remembered fondly by neighbors and family members.

Brady’s body was found in her home last month after firefighters put out a fire that authorities say started in her kitchen and spread to the rest of the house. An autopsy revealed smoke inhalation and burns killed her.

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