A. PAUL BRUNO

BRUNO
A. PAUL
Retired Brigadier General America Paul Bruno passed away peacefully on August 16, surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on June 18, 1929 in Verona, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest son of seven children born to Angelina (Tirre) and Guytano Bruno, Italian immigrants who named him "America" in honor of the adopted country they were so proud of. Paul's life exemplified the American dream. When he was only five years old, his father, who worked in a steel mill, passed away. With the breadwinner gone, the family of seven moved into a tiny two-bedroom home and struggled to make ends meet. Young Paul pitched in by setting pins in a bowling alley and caddying at the local golf course where he learned to play and love the game. He attended North Carolina State University on a football scholarship, but transferred to Memphis State University after he met and eloped with the one and only love of his life, Jean (Brown). At Memphis, he received his Air Force ROTC commission as a distinguished graduate. He made his career in the military, rising steadily through the ranks and retiring as a Brigadier General. Paul is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Tony and Bill; sisters Frances, Mary Grace (Crossey), and Millie (Haywood); and his beloved wife. He is survived by his brother Armand; sons Paul (Michelle) and William (Nina); grandchildren Christina, Christopher, Ahna, and Halley; and nieces and nephews across the country and many friends around the world. A wake will be held on Monday evening, August 20 at STARKS FUNERAL PARLOR in Salt Lake City. Funeral Services will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holladay, Utah on Tuesday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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