Lawrence Parker Bruce

Lawrence Bruce Obituary

Bruce, Lawrence Parker
Greece: Went home with the Lord surrounded by his family, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at age 81. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Bruce; son, Tom (Rhonda) Bruce; daughter, Kathleen Bruce; grandchildren, Wendy (Jim) Bonis; Tracy (Kevin) Schafer, Kirsten (LaDale) Hedman & Megan (James) Castiglione; great-grandchildren, Parker Bonis, Courtnee, Andrew & Alec Schafer, Jenna, Kingston & Xhane Hedman, Anna & Olivia Castiglione; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many dear friends. Larry is a Veteran of the U. S. Navy and served in World War II and Korea. He is one of the original founders of the Performing Arts Center.
Larry ("Grandpa") enjoyed traveling and spending time with his buddy Parker and his Hockey teammates. Grandpa will always be standing behind the goal "counting shots".
Calling hours were held Friday, October 10th at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Service was held, Saturday, October 11th in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment held at the convenience of family in Riverside Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Skating Institute of Rochester, 1 Boys Club Place, Rochester NY 14608 or to the Rochester Piano Teachers Guild, c/o Brian Preston, 158 Highland Parkway, Rochester NY 14620 in his memory. For more information, or to sign Larry's online guestbook, please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Bruce

7 Entries

Patty & Mike Gorman & family

October 14, 2008

Mrs. Bruce;

I just read about Larry's passing on to a better place. You and your terrific family are in our prayers.

Our wonderful memories of Larry will never be forgotten.

Leo Smolinsky

October 13, 2008

Dear Mary, so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. Don't know if you will remember us but we remember both of you. You are in our prayers and know that Larry is with his Lord. Leo and Laura Smolinsky. Leo's Aunt Marge was married to Uncle Chuck. We miss them both .

rudy scheerer

October 12, 2008

Aunt Mary and all. Jo Anne and I add our prayers and ,as you know, you are always in our hearts and memories.I can recall,just a "few short years ago", being at your wedding. We have a wonderful family and many,many great memories.Uncle Larry will be missed and I will miss his E-Mails. You take care of yourself and keep in touch. Most of all"don't run out of wrapping paper" All our love to you and family Jo Anne and Rudy

Colakoglu Family

October 11, 2008

Dear Mrs. Bruce and the Entire Bruce Family,
Where do we begin to express how sorry we all are. Mr. Bruce was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.
We have so many memories about him. We are so sorry we could not attend his funeral, hopefully he knows how much he meant to us and will understand. We know he can see all now up in Heaven. He can be with Parker at all his games, he can be at every family function, he can even be at our shop hanging out and finding out the "Greece Scoop." He was greatly admired and respected and most of all loved by all that knew him. It will be hard for all the Bruce family not haveing their "rock" visable, but you will all have him by your sides and in your happy memories always. We know from losing people we love, it's never easy, you will even miss him more, but as time passes you will get used to it and be so greatful for all the wonderful memories. We wish there was something we could do to make it less sorrowful, but all anyone can do is pray and know he is in a much better place.
Again please accept our deepest sympathy and know that each and everyone of you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mike, Nancy, Lucin and the Mico Family

Eileen Bauer

October 10, 2008

Dear Mary Ann,

I just read online about Larry's passing (am out in Colorado visiting our son, Steve and his wife). I wish to tell you how very sorry we all are and that we'll keep you and your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and you have been wonderful neighbors over the last quarter century and we will truly miss him.

With love,

Eileen, Larry and Steve Bauer

donna serwetnyk

October 10, 2008

dear Maryann and family,Steve and I were very sorry to read about Larry's passing our love and prayers go out to you and your family love Steve and
Donna Serwetnyk(from the credit union)

Joe Testa

October 10, 2008

Wendy / Parker
I want to send out my condolences on the passing of "Grandpa Bruce" I'll always remember the conversations we would have before & after Parker's baseball games. I always admired the effort he made to always get to Parkers game regardless of the field conditions, he always managed to get by in his wheelchair. My thoughts are with you guys during this time.

Coach Testa- Diamond Dawgs

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