John Victor Bruno, Sr.

John Victor Bruno, Sr., passed away at age 92 on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in New Orleans to the late Charles V. Bruno and Johanna Fulco Bruno. John was a long-time resident of Metairie, La. He is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 61 years Gloria “Judy” Dendinger Bruno, son David G. Bruno; and sister Anna “Nan” Bruno Traina.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He leaves behind his sons, John V. Bruno, Jr. (Barby) and Charles V. Bruno. Grandchildren Amanda Bruno Callahan (the late Ian), John V. Bruno III (Rae), David Bruno Matherne (Jessica), and Jeremy Bruno (Olivia). Great- grandchildren Aubrey, Owen, Cason, Chloe, Jace and soon to be baby Bruno. Sister Rose Bruno Majors (Lenny). Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also, many cousins and friends.

John was a decorated war veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. His rank was Private First class and part of the military police. He met his wife Gloria “Judy” Dendinger Bruno in 1953 on the President river boat where they would dance the night away. In his younger days, he took part in bowling leagues and loved to play baseball. His love for the game showed when he watched his favorite MLB team, the Atlanta Braves. A New Orleans Saints fan, watching the games with him was always a treat. He would say “what are those bums doing now?” At the age of 92, he enjoyed sitting on his front porch watching the cars go by, loved his fresh caught fish fry’s with family like the old days, walking around the car show at Frostop, watching western and Army pictures with his youngest son Charles, calling his oldest son Johnny to tell him a good John Wayne picture was on, riding in the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Metairie Rd. and the Mardi Gras parade in Metairie. He worked at Stratton & Baldwin Co. in New Orleans as a stock clerk from 1948-1950 before entering the Army in 1950. A retired plumber from C.T. Traina Plumbing Co., a family business which he helped build up from the start, and who still assisted around the shop after his retirement. John dedicated his life to his family and friends. John took the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” to a whole new meaning. He would tinker with things he collected from job sites or picked up from the side of the road in his garage and backyard to fix them or use in other ways. He was an outdoors man who enjoyed hunting, fishing and crabbing. In the old days, being at the camp on the water was one of his favorite places to be crabbing and fishing with his family. John was tough as nails on the outside, but would unselfishly help anyone in need. A wise man who would be a teacher to many. John lived life to fullest. Nothing could stop him, not age, limited mobility or the cautious words from his family. John’s stubbornness, hard work and dedication will forever be remembered.

Special thanks to his long-time friend Preston who kept John on his toe’s day in and day out with his unbelievable stories and prank phone calls. For keeping him laughing daily.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 4921 W. Metairie Ave. in Metairie, on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 12:00PM. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com