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James Bruno Obituary

BRUNO, James Gregory 18, died September 28,2008 in Nebraska, Born in Natick, he was the son of James and Wendy (Thorsen) Bruno of Holliston. He was a 2008 graduate of Keefe Tech High School in the carpentry program. His sports participation included the Holliston Pop Warner Football, Youth Baseball, Youth Basketball, Youth and High School soccer and baseball. He was the varsity goal keeper for Keefe Tech his junior and senior years. Besides his parents, he leaves a younger brother Jeffrey Bruno of Holliston, his paternal grandfather Joseph Bruno of Deer Isle, ME, his maternal grandmother Neola (Jurgens) Thorsen of Holliston, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his dear girlfriend Melissa Cote of Ashland. He is predeceased by his grandparents Joan (Shaughnessy) Bruno and Randall Thorsen, and Great-Grandmother Cathryn Shaughnessy. Visitation will take place at the Chesmore Funeral Home 854 Washington St., Holliston (Rt. 126) www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com on Sunday Oct. 5, from 2-6 pm. A funeral mass will be held, Monday in Saint Mary's Church of Holliston at 10:30 am. Donations may be sent to: Holliston Youth Soccer P.O. Box 6003, Holliston, MA, 01746, Holliston Pop Warner Panthers P.O. Box 6658 Holliston, MA 01746, or the Gregory Bruno Scholarship, C/O Needham Bank 1063 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 4, 2008.

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lisa eisenmenger

October 17, 2008

Dear Wendy, James, and especially Jeff,

I'm so sorry about the passing of your son and brother, the handsome young man who stood out in character among others.

Greg always seemed to try to do the right thing, speak his mind, step up to a challenge, and not afraid of that. He seemed to enjoy being himself, and I always enjoyed speaking with him and always learned something from him. Greg was not afraid of authority at all - I respect that and had great respect for him.

Jeff, you have a lot of the same qualities as your brother and I know that he was proud of you.

Words cannot express my sympathy, but you know my heart is with you.

Always your friend,
Lisa Eisenmenger

Rita Morris

October 5, 2008

To the Bruno Family,
Truly there are no words to express our condolences. A death, such as this is illogical, and unjust. We are deeply sorry.

Wendy, everyone who knows you knows your children are your life. Not a drop off or pick up went by without a word about one of the boys. May this love and pride carry you through. We will keep you in our prayers. The Morris-Oryell Family

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