BRUCE KAUFFMAN Obituary

KAUFFMAN, Bruce Journalist Bruce A. Kauffman, formerly of Norwood and Falmouth, 72, has died in National City, CA. Bruce graduated from Phillips Academy Andover, Case Western Reserve University, and University of Missouri where he earned an M.A. in journalism. Bruce worked at CNN for several years and was a reporter for the (Quincy) Patriot Ledger, Hartford Courant, and North County Times in Escondido, CA. The son of the late Jordan and Evelyn Kauffman, Bruce is survived by his sisters, Patricia Kauffman of West Roxbury, and Joyce Kauffman and her wife, Annie Weatherwax, of Roslindale, his brother Frank Kauffman and his wife, Judi Kauffman, of Chevy Chase, Md., and by his beloved niece, Becca Kauffman, of Ridgewood, New York. Bruce was a sweet and gentle man who will be missed by all those who loved him. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for BRUCE KAUFFMAN

12 Entries

Michele Kane-Miller

May 7, 2025

Bruce did an article back on April 15, 1974, where I was featured on the front page of the Hartford Courant. I was a little girl at the time, so it's nice to put a face with the name. Very sorry for your loss.

May 25, 2020

Bruce! Dude. I just got the sad news of your passing, friend.

We were neighbors with Bruce in Oceanside. He nicknamed our little family "The Great Papushnakovs." After moving from there, we still got together with friends from that apartment complex. We often saw Bruce during holidays, and any and all gatherings always involved huge meals. He always brought gifts for our toddler children, even if it was just a tennis ball.

Though he would tell us what he was going through with illness and treatments, he would also share stories about his family, baseball, his love and pride for his daughters (who he spoke of most often than anything else), and his work - past and present.

We lost touch of you in those months before your passing. Rest, friend. Rest in peace. You are missed.

Oceanside Pier, February 2013

Mary Grava

April 2, 2020

So sad to learn this news over a year after Bruce's death. We met Bruce while Bill was working at the Hartford Courant in 1970. We quickly became friends, which was easy to do with Bruce. Although we weren't always in contact, whenever we caught up again, it was like we had never lost contact.
Bruce always made me laugh, even his corniest jokes. He was very clever, and had a great way with words. I'm both laughing and crying as I write this. He will be truely missed.
Whenever he visited home in MA, we would get together at our home in Derry, NH,and pick up where we left off. When we moved to CA, we frequently got together. Our friendship grew even stronger. When Bruce started getting ill, we spent quite a bit of time with him. It greatly saddens both of us that we started to loose contact with him during his last year. Our fond memories of all our times with Bruce will be with us always. We love you , Bruce!
Mary and Bill Grava
Ventura,

Bruce Kauffman and Mary Grava, March 2012, Oceanside CA

William Grava

April 2, 2020

Bruce Kauffman, Feb 2013, Oceanside CA

William Grava

April 2, 2020

William Grava

April 2, 2020

Bruce was one of my favorite people, dating back to my first real job after College at the Hartford Courant. Mary and I maintained intermittent contact over the 40 years following our respective departures from The Courant. When we moved to California and discovered that he got there first, we reconnected yet again. We saw him through his toughest times surviving chemotherapy. We will miss him.

April 2, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marcia Sparrow

December 14, 2018

Very sad to hear about the passing of my friend and NHS Class of '64 classmate. You will be missed by all of your family and friends.

Toni Martin

December 14, 2018

It's hard to think of Bruce being gone. The memories of our days at The Courant are so vivid, and he was a singular man of exceptional warmth and humor.Toni Martin

December 14, 2018

I'm so sad to hear this news. Bruce was a great guy, smart classmate, and always fun to be with. My condolences to his family and friends. Marilyn Cox Akikie Norwood High Class of '64.

December 14, 2018

Dear Patti and Joyce, I'm saddened to hear about my old friend. Heartfelt sympathy to you and Frank. Love, Patsy

Lorraine Butler

December 13, 2018

I don't know you I'm so Sorry to hear about your Brother;s passing he is now Resting in peace may god be with you and your family Always remember the good times you had with him

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