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Bruce Gilardi Obituary
Shetland, Scotland - Bruce Raymond Gilardi passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Born on December 28, 1962 in California, Bruce was 55. Bruce lived the quintessential Southern California childhood in La Habra (Orange County): highlights were enjoying sand and surf at San Onofre State Beach. When Bruce was 12 the family moved to Warren, New Jersey, where he was a competitive swimmer, diver, and gymnast, an avid chef and baker, and a delivery boy for the Courier News for many years. As a teenager, Bruce worked in New York City at the original Dean & DeLuca in SoHo and at Café De La Paix in the St. Moritz. Upon graduation from Watchung Hills Regional High School (1980), Bruce attended the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University on a full Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship. Upon graduation with honors from Cornell (1985), Bruce was commissioned by his father, Captain Robert Charles Gilardi, to the United States Navy. As a contracting officer, Bruce was in charge of procurement for nuclear reactors on submarines and other ships, and he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Bruce graduated from Harvard Business School in 1995 and worked for Goldman Sachs in Zurich, Switzerland, for Kiodexx in New York City, and then established his own BRG Investment Management Ltd. At the time of his death, Bruce was living in Shetland, Scotland where he was the owner/operator of Waas Bakery. Bruce is survived by his mother Jacqueline, brothers John and James, sisters Monique and Michelle, half-sister Connie, nephews and nieces. His father preceded him in death.
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Bettina Hempel
September 20, 2019
We lost a fine Renaissance man in Bruce: multi-talented, multi-lingual, everything he touched became gold, so to speak. Compassionate, passionate about life, an elegant soul, he left an indelible impression on me, and many others who crossed paths with him. I met Bruce on a plane to Switzerland in '92. So handsome, smart and inspirational. You left this Earth much too soon, but what comforts me is that you were in such a idyllic place in your life. Love, Bettina
Fred Hintermister
March 3, 2019
A school mate from Cornell NROTC, I extend condolences and celebrate his life of service. Brice was always upbeat, and elevated those around him. Kind and intelligent, inspirational with the humility of a gentleman.Fred Hintermister
Edna
December 28, 2018
Dear Bruce,
It would have been your 56th birthday today! You left too young! Rest in peace, my old friend. And may God continue to comfort and strengthen all your loved ones.
With love, and a heavy heart,
Edna
Goodbye old friend
Paula Hakkaart
August 15, 2018
I've just learned that heaven got this angel back. I knew Bruce when he worked with me at Goldman Sachs in Zürich. Bruce and I shared the common tie of both being Southern California natives. It was always so much fun and LIGHT in his presence. He knew how to spread joy with his smile and his humor. My heart goes out to his family and dear friends. I will remember Bruce with fondness.
Tracy Ginn
March 13, 2018
You were a force in everything you touched dear Bruce! hope you are traveling well in your new world and exploring great new ventures that will nurture your ever inquisitive mind!
Anne-Marie Burugu
March 2, 2018
Sending love and and light to your family and loved ones. Rest in peace.
Shadi Feiz
March 1, 2018
Rest in peace, old friend.
Nermina Alic
February 28, 2018
I will always remember you as a dear man.
R.I.P.
Nermina
Guillaume Levy-Lambert
February 28, 2018
Bruce was a gentleman and a gentle man. He is forever alive in our hearts, as an indispensable connector in the story of our lives. We are deeply grateful to Madeleine S for introducing us to Bruce, and that he then introduced us to Mitchell L. Mark + Guillaume
February 27, 2018
I admire all he accomplished in life and felt a strong connection due to our heritage. I don't doubt he enjoyed his every adventure along his journeys in life. I wish he could have completed his vision in Shetland. Wishing for peace for those he loved and all who loved him back. Love, Philippa
pilar
February 27, 2018
To your beloved family and friends, my condolences for the painful death, the consolation that God gives us through his word comforts us and promises us that it is relieving those who are brokenhearted. Psalm 147: 3
Robert Thomson
February 27, 2018
When we think of Bruce, we smile. We only knew him for a short time, but a memorable time. We are so saddened by his passing. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to Jacqueline & family. Robert & Brenda Thomson.
February 27, 2018
This a time when we need someone to comfort us, who better than our godly father in heaven to give us that comfort. My deepest condolences. Mathew 5:4
February 27, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the Gilardi family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Ps 145:18,19
Harry Krauss
February 27, 2018
You will be greatly missed. It was an honor to be your priest at St Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York. And it was pleasure to enjoy your wit, thoughtfulness and support. Dear Bruce may you rest in peace and rise in glory in That Great Day.
AC
February 27, 2018
May the God and father of Abraham be with you as we await the fulfillment of seeing Abraham offspring fill the earth like the stars in the heavens. Genesis 15:5 6.
B.
February 27, 2018
Sending love, compassion, and sympathy at this sad time. Psalm 147:3. I pray that you are comforted and find peace.
February 26, 2018
Dear family,
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your loved one. May the strength of God sustain and comfort the family during this time of sorrow.
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