Howard "Howie" H. Bruce Jr.

March 10, 2022. Cherished husband of Elizabeth (Bucklaew); very proud father of Robert (Paulette),

Timothy (Colleen) and William (Amy) Bruce; loving grandfather of Jeffrey (Kristina), Timothy Jr. (Rachel), Corey, Brendan and Shannon Bruce; great-grandfather of Samantha, Emily and Evelyn; son of the late Howard Sr. and Gladys (Fee) Bruce; brother of the late William Bruce and Betty (Leroy) Armitage; also

survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in Howard’s memory on June 14 at 11:30 AM from Kenmore United Methodist Church. If desired, donations in his name may be made to the Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight. Howie served two world tours aboard the USS Purdy Destroyer 734 during the Korean War. He was the proud participant of the 2016 Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight to Washington D.C. He was a member of the American Legion Tonawandas’

Post #264, Greater Niagara Chapter of American Legion Riders and the UAW Local 424. Condolences may be offered at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com