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BARBARA BRUNO Obituary
Barbara Bruno
Died August 20, 2015 at the age of 86. Mrs. Bruno was born and raised in Ragalna, Italy, a small town on the island of Sicily. At the age of 17, her parents arranged for her to marry Giuseppe Bruno from a nearby town. In 1956, at the age of 27, Barbara and Giuseppe and their two children came to America and settled in Washington, DC with their sponsor, sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Samuel Tropea and their family. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Chevy Chase and had been active throughout her life in a number of Catholic organizations. She had been a member of the Italian civic club, Circolo Nicolosi. She was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Bruno; the mother of Salvatore Joseph(Cynthia) Bruno, Alfio (Leah) Bruno, Mario(Mary) Bruno and Maria Bruno. Proud Nonna of Christopher, Francesca, Cinzia, Eugene, Julia and Sofia. Sister of Graziella and Giuseppina of Sicily, Italy. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Collins Funeral Home located at 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Sunday, August 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. for those who would like to share a memory. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church at 3630 Quesada St. NW, Washington, DC 20015, at 11 a.m. on Monday August 24. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Padre Pio Foundation of America, 463 Main Street, Cromwell, CT 06416 or http://www.padrepio.com/donations/
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for BARBARA BRUNO
John McDermott
September 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss , how fortunate you were to have her for so long,
Tom Clifford
August 27, 2015
Peace be with the entire Bruno and Tropea family.
August 25, 2015
My condolences to the Bruno family. I was out of town and found out about this yesterday, after the mass had already been held. I wanted so much to be there with my friends Joe, Alfie and Mario. Our prayers go out to you!
Saluti e baci,
Luciano and Michele Lewis-Muzzatti
Luciano and Mic
Theolyn Wilson
August 24, 2015
Alfie, Leah and Christopher, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So very sorry to learn of the death of Alfie's Mother and Christopher's grandmother.
Tony & Kathleen Bruno
August 24, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Bruno family. God Bless
Lois Tropea Moore
August 23, 2015
Sweet, sweet Barbara will be missed but never forgotton. My prayer are with you all. With much love.
August 23, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to Barbara's family members. We will remember her as a dear Gentle cousin. Charlie and Nina Policicchio, Merritt Island, FL
Michael and Ellen Consoli
August 23, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bruno family. May the beautiful memories she made be comfort to you. May God bless you and your family in this time.
Salvatore Carbonaro
August 23, 2015
All of our family send prayers and deep condolences to all of the Bruno Family.
Mrs Barbara was a joy to be around and a blessing to anyone who needed her compassion and love. Her greatest happiness was her family that she loved deeply. She will be forever in our hearts and prayers. God bless you all.
Anthony Magri
August 23, 2015
Condolences to Maria, Alfio,Mario and Joe and the whole Bruno family. Signora Barbara was a nice family oriented lady and a good friend of my mamily. Riposi in Pace, cara signora Barbara.
MrsEsther Isralow
August 22, 2015
May the Lord bless the soul of Barbara Bruno who has gone to heaven.
With love from
Nancy M Nicklas
August 22, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Maria and Salvatore, during this sad time. Remember the good, happy times and they will bring smiles. May your mother rest in peace and be reunited with her dear husband, your father. God bless you.
Joseph Tropea
August 22, 2015
Our condolences to the Bruno family on the passing of their sweet mother. We always will remember her as a kind and gentle lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Love, Joe & Joanna Tropea.
Mary Jane Tropea
August 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. Barbara was a dear sweet lady and will be missed by all.
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