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Jon Brusquini Obituary

BRADENTON, Fla. - Jon Fredrik Brusquini, 68, died peacefully in his sleep at Manatee Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 1, 2014, after a period of failing health.

The son of Paul F. and Thalia A. Brusquini, he was born in Concord, N.H., on March 12, 1946. He grew up in Manchester, N.H., where he attended both Straw Elementary and Manchester Central High School. Jon joined the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. During his tour of duty in Vietnam, he served honorably with its Amphibious Construction Battalion Two.

Jon later settled in the Bradenton, Fla., area where he became a loyal friend to those who knew him, especially Brian Kelly, Sister Susan Pettis, and John Duncan. A master carpenter, he also loved fishing in the Gulf. He was an avid reader with a special interest in all phases of religion and religious philosophy.

Jon is survived by one sister Sandra True and her husband Robert (also Jon's devoted guardian) of Hampton, N.H.; a nephew Jon-Peter Smith and his wife Melissa of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; a nephew Gordon Smith and his wife Joan of Rochester, N.H.; and a niece Susan Lendrum and her husband Peter of Exeter, N.H. Also three great-nephews Harrison, Jonathan and Parker Lendrum, and a great-niece Zoey Smith of New York.

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services: Arrangements were provided by the Veterans Funeral Care, Clearwater, Fla. A private burial was held at The Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Fla.

Published by Union Leader on Jun. 17, 2014.
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I was Jon's Squad Leader in Vietnam w/MCB 71. Don't know why but he has been on my mind lately. there were three of them as buds. Jon ,Duffelmeyer and McGuire. All three were little "outlaws" [email protected]

Jones Glenn

May 10, 2015

I met Jon when he went to stay at Greenbriar. He was the sweetest, most polite and respectable man. He was very quiet and very caring. Behind those beautiful eyes were stories waiting to be told. He was proud to say he served his country. He is at peace now, but will be missed.

Patti Clifford

June 21, 2014

Jon was a good man and proud to say he served his country. He will be missed.

Kristian Smith

June 21, 2014

I am Kay and Olaf's goddaughter. I remember your parents over the years. My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Jon.

Vicki Keskinen

June 17, 2014

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