Pat "Moe" Bruzzese

Pat "Moe" Bruzzese, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages. Pat was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 12, 1941 to the late Joseph and Filomena (Gala) Bruzzese. He was Catholic in faith.

After high school, Pat served in the United States Army, and after a career as a police officer, he retired from the New York City Police Department.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working with horses and dabbling with archery.

He was the founding member of the Blue Knights of The Villages and belonged to the Brooklyn Club.

Pat loved John Wayne and his movies and played lotto weekly.

Pat was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Elliot, and his brother, Joseph, Jr..

Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Myrna S. Bruzzese; two daughters, Toni Lynn McMahon (Patrick) and Joni; grandson, Spencer Esty (Nicole); sister-in-law, Roz; brother-in-law, Alan (Cindi); sister, Phyliss; three great grandchildren, Ryder, Kingsley and Isabella; nephews, Craig (Angelika) and Kyle; niece, Stacey; godchildren, Vince and Anthony and many nephews, nieces and step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center, 3560 Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages 32163 at 1 pm, Saturday, September 28, 2024. Following a Mass, Pat will be laid to rest at his final resting at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.

Arrangements entrusted to Dignity Memorial Life Celebration Center, 7134 Powell Road, Wildwood, Florida 34785.

Fond memories and words of comfort can be made at www.DignityMemorialWildwood.com for the Bruzzese family.