May 4, 1932 – September 10, 2010

PASTOR NICK BRUNO went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 10, 2010.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday September, 18 2010 at
CrossPointe Community Church, 2960 Hartnell Avenue, Redding, CA, at 2:30 P.M.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM, at
Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel, Palo Cedro, CA.

Pastor Bruno was born in Los Angeles, California May 4, 1932. He served in the United States Air Force where he was part of the Berlin Air Lift Operation in Germany. He was a graduate of The Bible Institute of Los Angeles (BIOLA) and received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree from Shasta Bible College. He served as a clerk for the United States Post Office and as a lay pastor in the Los Angeles area before becoming the pastor at the Mennonite Brethren Church (Country Bible Church) in Capay, CA, near Orland. In June, 1973, he joined the staff of North Valley Baptist Church (CrossPointe Community Church). In mid 1970's he became the Assistant Pastor of North Valley Baptist, where he faithfully served for more than 37 years. He retired in March, 1999, but remained the Assistant Pastor Emeritus. He served as a teacher at Shasta Bible College. One of his greatest desires in life was to teach others how to apply the Word of God to their lives. He was a greatly loved and respected teacher, friend, helper, and mentor.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Elizabeth Bruno, sons and daughters-in law: Nick and Bonnie Bruno of Albany, OR; David and Lori Bruno; John and Janell Bruno, both of Redding, CA; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; brother: Mike Primanto of Alhambra, CA, nephews and many, many friends.

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Published by Redding Record Searchlight on Sep. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Nick Bruno

26 Entries

The Hackney Family

September 23, 2010

It was a great privilege for our family to sit under the teachings of Pastor Bruno. I still have his sermons and jokes marked in my Bible. He was a very special person and is now telling his jokes to Jesus! God bless you and your family at this time with the peace that passes all understanding!!! In Christ..

Kristie Endraske

September 23, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss....he will be greatly missed, we love you Liz

Paul and Kristie Endraske

Noel and Liz Van Ness

September 19, 2010

Dear Liz and family:
May Our Wonderful Lord comfort your hearts as you endure this huge loss in your loving family. We are thankful that we had the honor and privilege of being friends with your dear husband and Dad. Our hearts are saddened but it is a comfort to know that one day we will all be together at the feet of Jesus singing praises to Him. We love you each one.
Always and Forever, Noel and Liz Van Ness

September 19, 2010

Our prayers and love to you Liz and your family.
Chuck and Gloria Grant

Marion McKeown

September 19, 2010

I have only met my uncle Nick once but through all of my live I heard only the best about him from my mom and in our hearts and mind we are sending hugs to our American family. We feel with you.

Rich Schneck

September 19, 2010

Pastor Bruno was a walking testimony as to how to live the Christian walk. His knowledge and practicality in life was truly inspiring. I can still hear Pastor Bruno always telling me and others to "Hang in there!"

Mitch & Denie Butzer (Landreth)

September 18, 2010

Pastor Bruno always had a contagious love for the Lord and a very practical straiht forward way of presenting the Word of God. Our paryers are with the Bruno family and friends.

Teresa Norman

September 18, 2010

Pastor Bruno has left behind a wonderful legacy of faith and family. I have no doubts that he heard his Savior say to him, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."

We will see you on the other side dear brother, we'll be there soon.

September 18, 2010

I will always remember the wonderful way Pastor Bruno taught using the Bible in such a practical and applicable way to guide us in our daily life. . He was such a blessing in my life. We first met in the 70's when I was a young nurse working in the ER at Memorial Hospital, in later years my family has enjoyed wonderful fellowship with the Bruno family. You are all dear to our hearts.
with love, Susan, Lisa and Blake Cull

Tina McAlexander (Lalley)

September 18, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Gary and Julie Nicholls

September 18, 2010

Pastor Bruno left his mark on our community in so many ways. We are thankful for the wonderful and caring family he headed. Our prayers are with them to find peace in his passing.

Les & Susie Baugh

September 18, 2010

Pastor Nick: We will always remember your wonderful sense of humor and the amazing way you shared the Word of God. May God Bless the entire family at this time… as only He can Bless!

Heather Ricci-O'Neal

September 18, 2010

I have such fond memories of Pastor Bruno, Liz, and the entire family from growing up at North Valley Baptist Church. Pastor Bruno was an amazing preacher of life-applicable sermons, he was hilariously quick witted, and he loved people. My life is richer because of him. He will be missed by all who knew him. Love and prayers are extended to the whole family.

Norville Hanke

September 17, 2010

Liz and family. what a great Pastor,man and most of all teacher what fond memorys we have of Pastor Bruno teaching our King helpers class for meny yearsand meny meny senors trips we took together. he will be missed by all that knew him .Pastor Bruno was one of a kind .We are praying for all of you.Norville,Dee Hanke and Family

JIM-KATHIE ROBERTS

September 17, 2010

NICK-WE WILL MISS YOU IN OUR FAMILY GATHERINGS --WHO WILL I TEASE NOW ?
THE DAY IS COMING SOON THAT WE WILL ALL GATHER AT THE FEET OF JESUS ---SEE YOU THERE !!!

Jessee (Smith) Baldwin

September 16, 2010

How can you forget his famous words, "Hang in There!". I am so happy that he is now in heaven and singing with the angels. I remember when he sang with my Dad and Patch the Pirate at church. I loved his sermons and how he always cracked himself up in the pulpit. I will always have fond memories of Pastor Bruno. I should be at his memorial service. The family is in our prayers...

Lou & DeAnna Bortoletto

September 16, 2010

To the Bruno family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pastor Bruno was a wonderful man of God and will be missed by not only his family but also his friends.

Becky Gorman

September 16, 2010

Liz and family what a rich heritage we shared @ NVBC. Pastor Bruno was a man who walked the talked with love and humor the true christian life. He was such a good Bible teacher and we are recipients of a clearer view and knowledge of GODS Word and intentions for life because of the time we shared here on earth with Pastor Bruno. Looking forward one day to that Heavenly reunion!! Our prayers are with the family during this short goodbye leading to the eternal reunion.
Becky and Family

Art & Sharon Swortfiguer

September 16, 2010

To the family,John I only met your dad once & I liked him the moment we met.Im sure you all will miss him very much. We will all be together again in Gods time. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts.

Joanna Verardo

September 16, 2010

Mrs. Bruno, what a fun and wonderful man of God Pastor Bruno was. I often would think of him over the years since we attended NVB and chuckle at how he and my Nick would joke and make fun of the the 2 Nicks at NVB. He will be missed by all. I will be in prayer for you Liz.

Sharla (Hash) Davis

September 16, 2010

Pastor Bruno was truly a man of God, and loved by so many of us. Our hearts hurt for all of his family and friends, but we know he is rejoicing with his King.

Ryan and Bonnie Hollister

September 16, 2010

Mrs Bruno and all the family...Ryan and I will always be grateful for the ministry of Pastor Bruno. He had such a passion for the word of God..We enjoyed those fired up sermons he would preach on Sunday evenings at North Valley...The story of how the two of you met during WWII is so fascinating..It should be made into a Hallmark Movie...We are so blessed to have known him and been influenced by
his life....His life was truly a life
of service..We send our love to all the family and "Hang In There," as Pastor Bruno would say..Our love, Pastor Ryan and Bonnie Hollister

Larry and Anna Jarrett

September 16, 2010

To the family,

You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Pastor Bruno was one of the solid rocks of the faith there in Redding.

Mike and Jane Cleary

September 16, 2010

Liz and family: We are so saddened by your loss. We always enjoyed your visits to the office--Nick was a great, warm, wonderful guy. He will be so missed. Fondly, Mike and Jane Cleary

Donna & Bill Hill

September 16, 2010

Pastor Bruno was the greatest Bible teacher I have ever known. He taught us so much in the years we spent in his Sunday School Class at North Valley. Thank you Pastor Bruno for your love of the Lord and sharing it with all of us.

Lou and Penny Hecker

September 16, 2010

Penny and I love your family and we know that there will be a new ache in your hearts...but that's OK, God uses that as a reminder of your father's life and your love for him. We've got a great reunion comin'!

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