Bruce Vincent Scullion

SCULLION
Bruce Vincent, longtime resident of Owasso, OK passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 at the age of 77. Bruce was born February 22, 1934 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Lawrence Stephen and Hilda Mary (Wacker) Scullion. He was raised and received his education in New Jersey, graduating from St. Cecelia high school in Englewood, NJ. Bruce attended Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, where he received his bachelor's degree. After receiving his college degree, Bruce enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp where he honorably served. On December 1, 1956, Bruce was united in marriage to Janet Dysart in Edgewater, NJ. They made their home in Edgewater until moving to Owasso 31 years ago. Bruce retired from American Airlines where he worked in the revenue accounting department. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. When living in Edgewater, Bruce had served as a councilman and was a New York Yankees fan. Bruce will be remembered as Santa Claus to many at St. Henry's and at American Airlines.
Those that survive and hold cherished memories are his: wife Janet of the home, daughters, Diane Marie Fernandez and husband George Louis of Owasso, Leslie Anne Devine and husband Thomas Alan of Chatham, NJ, grandchildren; Nicholas James Fernandez and wife Natalie Erin of Tulsa, Brian Vincent Fernandez of Owasso, Sean Thomas Devine and Celine Marie Devine both of Chatham, NJ, sister Beverly Claire Parsons of Callicoon Center, New York, brother Leonard Paul Scullion of St. Mary's, Georgia. As well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Visitation will be from 2-5 pm, Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the funeral home with vigil prayers at 7:00 pm Tuesday evening in the Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at St. Henry Catholic Church, officiated by Father Richard Bradley. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa, OK. Memorial contributions in memory of Bruce may be made to either St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to St. Henry Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 181, Owasso, OK 74055. Arrangements and services have been entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com