#Bradstrong: Westfield Resident Loses Battle to Cancer

A Westfield resident who documented his fight against cancer on a public blog has lost his fight to the disease, his family announced this week.

Brad Coustan, author of the Bradstrong blog, died battling Multiple Myeloma.

Coustan, husband and father of two, battled the disease for two years prior to his death. In a June 7 entry on his blog, his wife Helene wrote:

“This is Helene writing today because unfortunately this evening Brad lost his courageous battle against this horrible disease. It is with great sadness that I must tell you that he passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by me and the kids ... There are no words to describe how grateful we are for all of your devoted love and support. We will always be #bradstrong.”

Coustan’s family and friends raised money for Multiple Myeloma research through various fundraisers, including golf outings and even raising $22,000 with a private screening of “Pitch Perfect 2”.

Multiple Myeloma is the second most common blood cancer, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF).

Coustan’s funeral took place Tuesday, June 9 at the Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston.

(Image a screen capture via Brad Coustan’s Story on YouTube)