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BRUCE M. HILLER
AGE: 59 TOMS RIVER
Bruce M. Hiller, 59, of Toms River and Lavallette, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was the branch manager of PNC Bank in Lavallette. Prior, he had worked for Sun Bank in Toms River. He attended Bloomfield High School and graduated from Wooster College, Ohio, with a Bachelors Degree and was very active in the Wooster Alumni Association. Born in East Orange, he lived in Bloomfield and "sunny" Lavallette before moving to Toms River.
He was predeceased by his mother, Grace, in 2002; and his father, Martin, in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Debra Tonnesen-Hiller; three stepchildren, Chad, Ryan, and Danielle Greenhalgh; two grandchildren, Ryleigh and Jaden; a sister, Gail Ashby and her husband Gary; a niece, Brenda McCann; and nephew, Steven Ashby.
At Bruce's request, a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held in the spring. Donations in his memory may be made to a cancer charity of your choice. Kedz Funeral Home, Toms River, is in charge of arrangements. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.kedzfuneralhome.com.
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garry & Judie Pierson
March 4, 2010
Dear Debbie & Family
We only just heard of Bruce passing--he was a great friend and will be missed--we are so sorry for your loss
Polly & Jeff Tunick
February 20, 2010
Dear Debbie & Family -
While we don't know the perfect words to say we want you to know how sorry we are to hear of Bruce's passing.
Joe Wiercinski
February 16, 2010
Deb sorry to hear about Bruces passing Mine and the families sincere condolences. Lest a mans wealth be judged by the friends around him then Bruce is one of the richest of men. around. R.I.P.
February 15, 2010
Dear Debbie & family: I just heard about Bruce's passing, I am sorry for your loss. Bruce was a great boss, and always took special care of his customers. He always went above and beyond. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Barbara Murphy and family.
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Paul Grosinski
February 14, 2010
Bruce,
The memories I have of you, me and the rest of our Lavallette bunch can NEVER be forgotten!!!We grew up as great friends and had many fantastic experiences together. You will be missed....and never forgotten. Peace be with you........Paulie
February 14, 2010
Bruce Martin Hiller will be missed. He was a true long time friend in Lavallette. David Melville Russen Jr.
Garry Van Iderstine
February 14, 2010
Fun, competitive and compasssionate for his fellow friends and teammates....always smiling...never a bad word....
God bless you Bruce!
Kathy Lordy Dahlin
February 12, 2010
I had the privilege of knowing Bruce in high school. He was a good guy and alot of fun. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Harriet Pollack
February 12, 2010
I'm just shocked by Bruce's passing. I send my deepest sympathies. Bruce was probably my very first boyfriend at Brookdale School and knew him all through high school. We had e-mailed back and forth in the past few years. I have such fond memories of him and the fun we had. Please accept my sincere wishes for his family.
Harriet Barber Pollack(Wayne, N.J.)
Amy Morris
February 12, 2010
Debra,
I had the pleasure of working with Bruce and helping him after he left the bank. A sweet, loving, strong man!!! He will be soo missed and I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. He will be deeply missed!
February 12, 2010
Dear Debbie and family, I was very sorry to hear about Bruce. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in your memories of him and the joy he brought to you. Praying for you, Melanie Keller
tracy tripucka
February 12, 2010
I knew Bruce since Brookdale School. He used to take me with him and his family to their shore house in the summer. I didn't get to see him as much as I would have liked in H.S., but I have very wonderful memories of our times together when we were young and carefree and life was a blast. Rest in peace.
Carl Madeo
February 12, 2010
I'll never forget our right wing on BHS soccer team. My deepest sympathy to his family.
gary vecchione
February 11, 2010
bruce we will miss you very much everytime there was something to be done you were there with a helping hand . the eugene dr. crew will also miss you . thanks for being a pal G.V.
Steven Ashby
February 11, 2010
Uncle Bruce was a fighter and he will be missed a great deal. Love you and my thoughts are with my Mom, Debbie, Ryan, Chad, Danielle, and every other person in their extended families and all his friends. He touched a lot of lives and left us too soon. - Steven Ashby
February 11, 2010
bruce we will miss you very much everytime there was something to be done you were there with a helping hand . the eugene dr. crew will also miss you . thanks for being a pal G.V.
Bill Yeakley
February 10, 2010
Deb,
Kathy and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was an honor to know Bruce and to have played soccer with him at Wooster. I will always remember the opportunity I had to play golf with Bruce at Wooster this past Homecoming. We will miss you, Bruce!
Bill and Kathy Yeakley
February 10, 2010
Bruce is everything that Wooster stands for....loyalty, character, spirit and courage to name a few. We will miss you, my friend.
Billy Clyde Wooster
Ryan Greenhalgh
February 10, 2010
I miss you so much.....thank you for everything you've done for my Mother and family. You have been a huge role in making me the man I am today. Your spirit will live on forever in my heart. R.I.P. Pops
Ric Martinez
February 10, 2010
Brucie,
Your Wooster buddies are so glad that we had a chance to visit over the past few weeks. You've been a special friend to all of us, and homecoming will never be the same without you. From all your Wooster soccer buddies. Chico
Steve Cerretani
February 10, 2010
Bruce was a genuine blast; what you saw was what you got. Bruce loved Wooster and Wooster loved Bruce! Woo will never be the same... Sera
Drew Kerr
February 10, 2010
Deb, Mary Lou and I were saddened by the news. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. He was a good friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Mary Lou and Drew Kerr
February 10, 2010
Debra,
I was so sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. He was a good friend and hunting buddy and will be missed.
Brian and Angel Kleissler
Sam Patterson
February 10, 2010
Deb,
Susan and I send our condolences to you and your family.
Bruce will always be remembered.
Peter Pascarella
February 10, 2010
R.I.P. Bruce. I will miss all of your wonderful virtues.
Bonnie Fine
February 10, 2010
"Bruce, I will always cherish the laughs we shared at Videorama in Lavallette." Bonnie Fine
February 10, 2010
Deb, Chad , Ryan and Danielle,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only had the pleasure of meeting Bruce once. However my parents always spoke so highly of him and what a caring, funny and charming person he was. I am so sorry you are all going through this tragic time, my sincere condolences to your family.
Sue Dowie Deluca (Marathon, Fla.)
Chris DeLucca
February 10, 2010
Bruce we all miss you
Rod Beck
February 10, 2010
Debra ... I was sorry to read of Bruce's passing. I only knew him a very short time, yet long enough to recognize that he was a proud and caring person. Our condolences to you and your family from Weichert Realtors
Ken Kolich
February 10, 2010
Bruce
We love you and will miss you!
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