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Bruno Najaka Obituary
He was born Feb. 9, 1954, in Nanticoke, a son of Bruno B. Najaka II, Dushore, and the late Mary Louise Rule Najaka.
He is survived by his wife, the former Sandra Ann Chest, Nanticoke; son, Bruno Brian Najaka IV and his fiancée, Jessica Hamilton, both of Lititz; daughter, Nicole Rose Najaka and her fiancé, Doug Wagner, both of Shickshinny; sisters, Sharon Sharkey and husband, Patrick, Newport Twp.; and Joann Day and husband, Bob, Dushore; nieces and nephews, Holly, Bruno and Mikey.
Bruce was a graduate of Sullivan County High School, Class of 1972, and Pennsylvania State University, Class of 1977, with a degree in business and economics.
He was employed as an insurance agent and financial advisor by Najaka Financial and also Prudential, Maseychik Insurance Co., NAIFA, Polish Falcons of America and Penn Mutual.
His professional designations are LUTCF, BSIRE, CLTC, and regional vice president for the Northeast Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He accepted many awards and recognitions for his work in the insurance industry.
He was an active member of the Penn State Alumni Association, and a devoted and life member of Connell's Pond Camp and White Ash Land Association.
Bruce was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing, golfing and traveling and visiting his children.
He enjoyed hanging out with Dave, AW and Bonnie. He was a friend of Bill W. and Dr. Bob.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Clearbrook Scholarship Fund, 1100 E. Northampton St., Laurel Run, PA 18706.
Bruce adored his children, Brian and Nicole. ... and we'll see you on the Dark Side of Moon!
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday from Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek, followed by procession to Christ United Methodist Church, 175 S. Main Road, Mountain Top, for services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. J.P. Bohanan, pastor, officiating.
A viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bruno Najaka
Donna Wiildoner
October 18, 2017
May this light shine bright on you as you travel to the brighter side.
Cindy Singley
October 15, 2017
Bruce was such a kind man with an encouraging word for anyone who asked. He will be truly missed, he was loved! God bless Bonnie and his children at this most difficult time.
Delia Echevarria-Bracero
October 15, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
Praying for your strength.
Your Angel lives on in each, and every treasured memory.
God bless all his family
Maureen.
October 15, 2017
You will never know the people Bruce has touched and helped thru his journeys here. He was a such a good friend of Bill and Bob's, and carried the message every where he went, he will be greatly miss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and Prayers.
Kevin Shaul
October 15, 2017
Nancy and I extend our condolences to the family and the many friends that had the pleasure of knowing Bruce. I will miss seeing Bruce at our retreat in Long Branch NJ, the fellowship, and a cup coffee with countless others that are friends through Bill and Bob.
Joyce Bertrand
October 14, 2017
Bruce was such a nice and inspiring man. We all will truly miss him.
Joyce Bertrand
Diana Penko
October 13, 2017
Our condolences to your family. God bless... Our prayers are with you.
October 13, 2017
What a GREAT man you were. You are sadly missed. Fly high my friend. Prayers for you and your family.
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