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Iris Bruno Obituary

Iris G. Bruno

Merritt Island, FL

Iris G. Bruno, 77, of Merritt Island, FL - loving wife, mother and grandmother was called home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2013. She was born in Okeechobee, FL on November 2, 1936.

On February 8, 1959, she married her loving husband, Donald L. Bruno (retired Sergeant Major - Army). They were married nearly 55 years and spent their military career living overseas and stateside. Iris loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching them grow up. During the week, she enjoyed watching courtroom show on TV with Judge Judy being her favorite. She was a very simple woman and considered herself a homebody. Her favorite and special place to visit with her husband was St. Augustine, FL.

Iris is survived by her husband, Donald L. Bruno and two sons Tony and Dennis Bruno; two daughters Donna Birmingham and Tammy (John) Vargo. She has six grandchildren from oldest to youngest - Lia Brewster, Maegan Bruno, Andrew Vargo, Andrea Bruno, Corey Vargo, and Veronica Birmingham.

Iris was the oldest of eight and is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Rita Dobson, Ray "Buddy" Sloan (Sylvia), Merle Warren, Lois Morgan, Ford Sloan (Anita), and Bryan Sloan. She was predeceased by her father - Arthur Sloan, mother - Thelma Sloan, and brother Dodge Sloan.

Donations in Iris's name can be made to Dr. Jey Pillai Center for Hospice Care at Wasdin Woods, 661 Eyster Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955.

The visitation and service will be at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home, Cocoa, FL 32927 on Saturday, December 28, 2013. The visitation is from 11am to 1pm, the service will begin at 1pm with the burial following at 2pm.

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Published by FloridaToday on Dec. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Iris Bruno

27 Entries

Donna

December 25, 2024

Merry Christmas, Mom in heaven! Although you left us on this day - it was a holiday that meant a lot to you! Not a day goes by that I don´t miss you. I love you!

Tammy

December 25, 2024

Mom , It never fails on this day to wake up and think of you . It's 4:30 am and I just turned the tree on . And want to sit in quiet and just remember all the talks and fun times we had. I'm grateful for all that I have . I love and miss you so much

Kathy

December 23, 2024

Well, another year is coming to an end Mrs. Bruno & you are still missed as much as the first. Tammy is doing as best as she can without you. Thank you for raising such a wonderful daughter, she's taking good care of your husband, too. I thank God I have her as my friend to this day as she brings me a smile, no matter what. Bless your heart in Heaven & we will see you again someday. Love you.

Tammy

December 22, 2024

Mom , We sure do miss you everyday . I find myself needing to have that first thing in morning phone call more than ever. We have our lil Charlie Brown Christmas tree up and a picture of you under it. We go thru the motions of the holiday . But it will never be the same with you not here . It's been a rough few years for me . But I know I've been able to get thru them as I can feel you by my side . Always know we love and miss you EVERYDAY

Tammy

December 27, 2023

Mom, We love and miss you so much

Donna Williams

November 20, 2023

Mom, I´m sitting here thinking about the upcoming Thanksgiving Day. You loved the family gatherings & good food. It will be 10 years very soon that you left this world in December. Not a day goes by that I don´t look back and think about the bond we had as Mother & Daughter. I love you and there is always a little thing daily that triggers a dear memory. You are a beautiful angel in heaven.
Love, Donna

Kathy Servidio

December 23, 2022

I remember you from West Point as we were neighbors. I feel bad for your amazing daughter, Tammy, one of my dearest friends as I know she misses you dearly. I do feel your presence all the time & we know you are watching over her. God Bless you in Heaven Mrs. Bruno & know that you are missed so much. xo

Tammy ( bruno) Vargo

October 16, 2022

Mom , I think about you everyday . I miss you so much . I love you

Tammy Vargo

February 26, 2022

Mom , I'm thinking about you so much lately. I miss you more than ever. I would give anything to be able to talk to you . So much has happened in these past few years . I know you have been beside me thru it all. But nothing beats sitting on back porch with you and just talking. The swing is still there but will never be the same without you . My heart hurts so much without you here. I love you forever

Dennis

December 22, 2020

7 years this Christmas 2020. The pain subsides, but the memories will be with me forever. Keep watching over us all.

Kathy Servidio

December 22, 2020

7 years Mrs. Bruno and Tammy still mourns for you; as do we all. We are glad you are in a better place and resting peacefully - you will always be missed. Thank you for keeping a close eye on Tammy and on me as well. All my love in Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

Lia Brewster

December 22, 2019

Saying goodbye to you was one of the hardest things I ever did. Grandma, you were such an amazing person and taught me so much in life. There are some days that I need you and it is very hard knowing that I cant just call you or come over to your house. You brought so much joy and happiness in my life. I will always remember how much you made me laugh and all the memories you created for us by making sure that all your grandchildren were always in touch. Thank you for being such a positive role model and always being true to yourself. I will never forget you. Love, Lia

Dennis Bruno

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas Mom. It's Christmas Day, and It is 1 year ago today that you passed away. You are so missed by ALL of us, but we are strong and staying close with one another. We love you Mom, and we know your always around and watching down on us from Heaven. Love, Dennis

May 11, 2014

"Happy Mother's Day Mom". We all think about you so much, but today was a day of reflection for me to remember how much you sacrificed and gave and took care of me from childhood through my adult years. You are with me always. Love, Dennis

Dennis Bruno

March 30, 2014

It's been 3 months now, (+ 5 days.)
There's not a day that goes by that my heart is not heavy & I miss Mom so much. "Love you Mom", Love Dennis

Dennis with Mom.

February 23, 2014

Donna Birmingham

January 16, 2014

Mom, I miss you! I am so glad I transferred from the Viera Utilities Admin Office to the Sykes Creek WWTP on Merritt Island. My office is now only 5 minutes from your house. I am so thankful I had that extra time with you. These past two years I was able to go see you and Dad for lunch and when I was working nights at the pet store, I was able to stop by to see you while I grabbed a quick dinner. That extra time that I was given to be with you, I hold dear to my heart!

I will love you forever!
Donna

Andrea Bruno

January 9, 2014

Thinking about you a lot today grandma. How you were such an amazing mother ( I mean, you put up with my dad huh?), a loving, caring wife, and the funniest, sweetest grandma a girl could ask for. I had a dream last night that we were talking on the phone and it was 3 minutes long, since you always wanted our talks to be short so you wouldn't waste my time but I long to talk to you again, even if only 3 minutes. I love you so much and I am SO sad I couldn't be with you in Florida. I miss your laugh, your smile, your hugs. I just rest assured that you're in heaven now, looking down at us all, smiling and laughing. I will love you forever. Can't wait to see you again.

Ford and Anita Sloan

December 31, 2013

There are no words that can express how much we will miss Iris. We can only reflect on the good times we had and the laughter we shared. Our thoughts are with Don and all the family at this time. Iris should be proud that her and Don raised such loving children and grandchildren. They always opened their home to any family or friends who stopped in and were famous for sharing all their goodies (snacks and drinks). To all the family, we are thinking of you, we love you all. Please keep in touch. (Love you Iris and miss you!)From your brother Ford and "like a sister" Anita

Kathy Quinn Servidio

December 30, 2013

Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss, your Mother was such a blessed wonderful woman; may you find comfort in your memories and all the wonderful things she taught you; you are so much like her.....I love you and send my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Reading everyone's messages to you Mom, wow, you can clearly see how wonderful of a woman she truly was and always will be.

December 30, 2013

Words cannot express how we feel when someone we love dies. May the God of comfort grant you peace.(Matt 5:4)

Ray Sloan

December 29, 2013

There are no words that can relate the hurt of receiving the news of Iris being so sick and especially when she went home to be with our Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Don, your children and your grandchildren. We have witnessed the closeness and love within your family and Iris will surely be missed by everyone. Ray has so many wonderful stories of her as a child and one thing that he says was she always looked out for him. Our prayer is that Our Lord, Jesus, surrounds you all with peace and the knowledge of knowing that she is in His arms. With love, Ray and Sylvia

Mom, Dad & Me.

Dennis Bruno

December 28, 2013

Mom, my heart is so heavy. You are my best friend, I smile when I think of the moments over all the years that I had coffee with you and Dad, and we could just talk and laugh all the time. Then I cry knowing you've gone. I do know you are perfect & with the Lord now. I know you are always going to be watching over me. That gives me so much comfort. I will remember everything you taught me. You will always and forever be in my heart and my thoughts. Your son, Dennis

Tammy vargo

December 28, 2013

Mom , I love you so much . I would give anything to have one more day with you .My heart hurts so much knowing I cannot call you on the phone . I am blessed that I was able to spend so much time with you. I will never forget the last things you said to me as hard as it was for you in the days before you went to be with granny. I will cherish those moments forever. Thank You for everything you taught me . Love you forever. Tammy

Andrea Bruno

December 28, 2013

You were the sweetest grandmother I could ask for. I love you and miss you.

Lia Brewster

December 28, 2013

Grandma,

I'm laying in bed this morning and I'm hearing the rain come down outside and I know how much you love listening to the sound of rain fall. It brought me comfort hearing it but also there is sadness too knowing that today I have to say goodbye. Grandma you mean the world to me and I want you to know I will never forget you. I love you!!!!

December 28, 2013

Iris was my "big" sister who I "idolized" as a child. She was beautiful, kind, loving--a true big sister of whom I will always have loving memories. She is with God now. May God Bless Her and All Her Family. Love, Merle

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