With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Alfred Bruno, born on October 6th, 1930 and left this earth on April 28th, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and cherished member of the community. Born in New Jersey to Italian immigrant parents, Sabina Flora Bruno and Serafino Sevario Bruno, he discovered his passion for craftsmanship at an early age while working alongside his father in the family upholstery shop, honing his skills in woodworking.
After proudly serving in the army during the Korean War he attended college and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. Alfred soon found his lifelong love and companion, Ann Marie McGloin, with whom he shared a beautiful journey of love and family. Together, they raised four children, instilling in them the values of hard work, dedication, and compassion.
Throughout his career as a civil engineer, Alfred made significant contributions to numerous water projects along the east coast, leaving a lasting impact on many communities.
Upon retirement, Al and Ann Marie embarked on a new chapter in Florida, where he found solace and joy in their small fishing boat, exploring the serene waters and collecting treasures along the shoreline. An avid gardener and arborist, he took great pride in cultivating trees and shrubs, enriching his surroundings with natural beauty.
Alfred is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Marie McGloin Bruno, his devoted sister, Sandra Bruno Mineo of Los Angeles, his son Michael Bruno of Portland, OR, daughter Maryanne Bruno and her husband Ralf Meier of Louisville, CO, daughter Teresa Bruno of Brewster, MA and son Joseph Bruno of Portland, OR. He also leaves behind four cherished grandchildren, Sabina and Rebecca Yushkevich, Cecelia Bruno, and Liam Cunningham-Bruno.
A celebration of Alfred’s life will be held at Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge, NJ on May 31st at 10:30 am where family and friends will come together to honor and remember a man whose presence will be deeply missed.
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