Carroll William "Bill" Bruffey Jr.
Carroll William "Bill" Bruffey Jr.
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Carroll William "Bill" Bruffey Jr.
Carroll William "Bill" Bruffey Jr., 81, died Thursday, October 23, 2008, at his home in Charlottesville, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
He was born November 2, 1926, in Henry County, Virginia, to Carroll William Bruffey Sr. and Hope Crawford Bruffey. Bill served in the United States Navy during World War II, participating in the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Bill was the owner and operator of Bruffey's Radiator Shop in Charlottesville, where he began working in 1947, eventually taking over the family business from his father.
He was a member of Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church and Charlottesville Moose Lodge 1028, where he served as Governor from 1986 until 1987 and Bull Moose of the L.A.C. from 1981 until 1988. He was a member of VFW Post 1827 and a charter member of the Disabled American Veterans Charlottesville Chapter 33.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Cecelia Durham Bruffey; two sons, Carroll William Bruffey III and his wife, Donna, of Charlottesville, and Rodney L. Bruffey and his girlfriend, Pat Vance, of Charlottesville; two daughters, Patricia F. Bruffey and Terresa Angles and her husband, Roy, of Charlottes-ville; three grandchildren, Lisa Wood of Charlottesville, Bridgette Palmer of Waynes-boro, and Christopher Bruffey of Pullman, Washington; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred B. Hensley and Harriett Hatfield; lifelong friend, Pete Stodgel of Troy; and his beloved pet Chihuahua, Billy Jack.
In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his son, Gregory.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Riverview Cemetery with the Reverend Edward Hopkins officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2008, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Piedmont or the National Parkinson Foundation.
Friends may sign the register book at www.hillandwood.com
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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October 23, 2009
Daddy,
It's been one year today since you left us but it seems like yesterday. We miss you so much. I know you are not in pain now, and are watching over us. You are watching over us to make sure we choose the right choices in life now. We miss your smile and the little jokes, the chocolate chip cookies, the dressing, dumplings and the custard you made. The most important thing we miss are the words of advice and wisdom.
Keep watching over us because YOU are our little ANGEL.
We love and miss you sooo-much.
I know one day we will see you again.
Love you always,
Billy, Terresa, Pat, Rodney, Christopher, Cecelia, and
Billy Jack.
October 23, 2009
Daddy,
Today, was a year ago you said good-bye for the last time on this earth, it seems like yesterday. I miss you soooo=very much. Wished you could have stayed longer but God had other plans for you. I know now that at least you are not suffering anymore and know deep down in my heart that you are happier. You are watching over us and
guiding us to do the right things in life, on this earth. Keep up the good work and we will me again in heaven. Thank-you daddy. We love you so much and really miss you a lot. Billy,Terresa,Pat,Rodney,Chris,Cecelia,and Billy Jack
Pat Bruffey
September 10, 2009
Daddy, it's almost been a year since you left us. I can't bear not to have you near me for guidence and a word of cheer. I will always love you and we miss you very,very much. I hope to see you again. Billy jack misses you also,but he is hanging in there,until you meet again. A lot has changed since you been gone as you said it would. Chris Graduated from Washington state University with a double degree Journalism and Pre-Law. I know that you saw his graduation picture because I made sure you saw it. You would be so proud of him as is his granny and me. Chris says hi and he will see you one day again. We all love and miss you
Granny, Billy, Terresa, Pat, Rodney an Chris.
We love you!!!!!
Barbara Rogers and Randy Dorrier
November 20, 2008
Mrs. Bruffey and Family:
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good man and he will be missed by many. He will be forever in our hearts as well as our memories. Just remember his smile, for he will always be with you in your heart.
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Sylvia Bibb Fitzgerald
November 4, 2008
Bill and Donna
Bill I am sorry for the loss of your father. My deepest and sincerest sympathies are with you and your family.
Atanya Eubanks
October 28, 2008
Pat
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.
Brenda McCray
October 28, 2008
My thoughts & prayers are with the family. "Daddy Bruffey" will be missed by everyone who knew him. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Take care and know he isn't suffering anymore. Love, Brenda
ERNEST TAYLOR
October 26, 2008
CECELIA, I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ON BILL. HEARD THE NEWS TODAY. BILLY WAS MY FIRST COUSIN. HIS FATHER WAS MY MOTHERS BROTHER. MY SYMPATHY ALSO GOES OUT TO MILDRED. HARRIET AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY.
Albert F. Putnam, Jr.
October 26, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Mr. & Mrs. A. F. Putnam Jr.
Robert B. Sweeney
October 26, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Sweeney's Used Cars
Kenneth Putnam
October 26, 2008
Pat , I was so sorry to hear about your father passing ,Please accept my deepest sympathies. Mr. Bruffey will be missed by all .
Thomas Parr Jr
October 25, 2008
Cecila, Rod and Family, we are sorry to hear about your loss. Bill was a great man who taught me alot. Those memories will last forever. He will be missed by all that new him. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Sorry I was unable to attend the services, I didn't hear about your loss until just before the service. All of you are in my thoughts.
DE ELLIOTT
October 25, 2008
OCTOBER 25, 2008
YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY DURING YOUR TIME OF
SADNESS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU THROUGH YOUR TIME OF ADJUSTMENT. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
D. M. ELLIOTT
Nat Carrington
October 25, 2008
Pat,
You and your family are in our thoughts.
Dusty & Carla Birckhead
October 25, 2008
To the family of Bill, our thoughts and prays are with you all at this time.
Smitty Smith
October 24, 2008
My father was saddened to hear of Mr bruffey's passing and asked that I send you his sincere condolences and that he is sorry that he will be unable to come to pay his respects in person. God Bless you all in your time of need.
William "Smitty" Smith
JAMES ANAS
October 24, 2008
Dear Cecelia ,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Bill.
As an old Belmont Boy and long time neighbor of BILL and the Bruffey Family, I extend to you and your family my heartfelt sympathy.
Tom and Debbie Pleasants
October 24, 2008
Bill, We are very sorry for your loss...And please know that Tom and I are here for you any thing that you need...We love you .....Debbie and Tom Pleasants
Bobby, Faye & Danny Sullivan
October 24, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
The Breeden Family
October 24, 2008
Sorry, for your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers.
CATHY TATE (WRIGHT)
October 24, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
ERIC WRIGHT
October 24, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Linda Wright
October 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I will always remember the wonderful chocolate chip cookies that he would make for me, those lovely kisses that he would always blow and when he would whistle at me. What a wonderful man. You will be greatly missed.
Mrs.Bruffey, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Brad Lushbaugh
October 24, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the family on Bill's passing. I hope the good memories of the past will comfort you in the days to come.
Becky & Tom Sacre
October 24, 2008
Our thoughts are with you.
Tonya Brown
October 24, 2008
Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
William (Willie) Anas
October 24, 2008
Mrs, Bruffey,
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family with the lost of Bill.
I lived across the street from the raditor shop on Avon and know "Billy" III very well for he worked at the Snack Bar for me.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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