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Pat V. Bruno

Pat Bruno Obituary

Pat V. Bruno

AGE: 79 • Little Silver

Pat V. Bruno, 79, of Little Silver, passed away at his home on Monday, January 2nd after a long illness. Born in Newark, NJ, Pat graduated from Marietta College, Marietta, OH with a BS degree. Pat served with the US Marine Corp. during the Korean War from 1952-1955, receiving the Purple Heart. He was a school teacher for the Hazlet Twp. Board of Education, Hazlet, NJ, retiring in 1994 after over 30 years of service.

Pat was predeceased by his parents, Giacomo and Giovanna Bruno and a sister, Adeline Pinelli. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nancy E.; a son John Van Velthoven and wife Laura, Shrewsbury; 3 daughters, Susan and husband Donald Miller, Middletown, Diane and husband Lawrence Buccheri, Little Silver and Debbie Van Velthoven, Tinton Falls; brother, Anthony Bruno, Hazlet; sister, Marie Bruno, Keyport; 7 grandchildren, Kristen, Nicole, Brian, Brenna, Matthew, Brad and Alec and 5 nieces and 1 nephew.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4th, 4:00-7:00 PM at the Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St., Red Bank. A funeral service will be celebrated at the funeral home on Thursday, January 5th, 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Jan. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Pat Bruno

20 Entries

George Emslie

January 21, 2012

Mr. Bruno was by far one of my favorite teachers. I'll never forget how during a math class he taught us the equation for determining the height of something by dropping something from the peak and counting the seconds until the object hit the bottom. Inserting the number of seconds into the equation gave you the height.

A few days later we went to Shea Stadium to see the Mets with nose bleed tickets. While in the bus on our way home I proudly announced I determined the height of stadium by applying the equation he taught us a few days earlier. I yelled the height in feet to the whole bus. He said, "That's great George I'm proud of you." A few seconds later he turned around and said, "By the way, what did you drop to count the seconds?". I couldn't think of any other answer quick enough and had to tell him the truth, "I spit!". Words cannot destine the look of disgust that came across his face! I will never forget it.

It was great having you as my 8th grade teacher and thank you for your service to our country!

Cathy Morales-Jackson

January 21, 2012

I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Bruno. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Bruno and Van Velthoven families. May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Esther Colando

January 10, 2012

Nancy,Tony and Family: I am deeply sorry for the loss of Pat. He meant alot to me. I loved his sense of humor. I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers and I miss you all. Esther Colando

January 8, 2012

Mr. Pat Bruno was truly an honor to our country.
SFC J.Leslie

Patty Sandberg

January 6, 2012

I will always remember my Uncle Pat. He was such a kind man with a fun sense of humor. My love, thoughts and prayers are with my Aunt and her family. I love you all.

Angel Bruno

January 5, 2012

My Mom's Uncle Pat is loved by so many.God has wrapped his loving arms around Pat.He is at peace in heaven. may God surround his loved ones with goodness and love for all the days to come.

F Bruno

January 5, 2012

My Aunt Marie always speaks so fondly of her brother Pat.Remembering him as a kind, considerate, hardworking, humble person, always willing to lend a hand. She loves him so. always has, always will.

Debbie Pettinato Puccio

January 5, 2012

Please know that Mr Bruno is in the thoughts and prayers of so many former students. He was a great teacher, always pushing us to achieve yet maintaining his uncanny sense of humor. He will always be remembered fondly by so very many Cove Road Alumni...my sincere condolences to the Bruno and Van Velthoven families ( I was a childhood friend of Susan's)

PJK

January 5, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family of Pat V. Bruno. He was a great teacher who touched the lives of many students throughout his career in education. I had the privilege of being a student of his in 6th and 8th grade at Cove Road School. He was admired, respected, had a sense of humor. He was a fair man who had a very special way about him. He will be remembered always. May he Rest in Peace.

January 5, 2012

Kathy Chuva Flannelly

January 4, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family of Pat Bruno. Let me add my name to the long list of his former students who admired, respected and never forgot him. He definitely was one of the most admired teachers. May he Rest in Peace.

chris hanlon

January 4, 2012

My condolences to the Bruno family. He was my teacher at Cove Road in 6th and 8th grades.He had a special way about him tha t I,ll always respect and remember him

mike Hernandez

January 4, 2012

My sympathy to the family. I worked with Pat when I was a teacher when I first started in Hazlet. Mr Guiser was Principal and Pat Bruno was Vice- Principal.

God Bless
Mr. Hernandez aka Mr. H

Barbara Verna Higby

January 4, 2012

My condolences to the Bruno and Van Velthoven families on their loss. He touched many lives throughout his teaching career, including mine @ Cove Road in the early 1970's. He will always be remembered for that.....

Brian Duncan

January 4, 2012

I want to express my condolences to the family. I too went to Cove Road school in the 1960s and 70s. I've always known that him to be a great person and an excellent teacher. He's one of the teachers that stand out in my mind when I think of my time at Cove Road. He did make a difference in a lot of lives. He will be missed.

Chris Iacovelli

January 4, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Bruno family on their loss. He was a tough but fair teacher. As mentioned by others, he was a positive influence on many a person that shuffled through the halls of Cover Road.

Chris D

January 4, 2012

I'm sorry that I never saw him again after leaving the 8th grade in Cove Road. I would have told him how good he was. He was a very good teacher and an even better man. My condolences to the Bruno family. C. Duncan

william

January 4, 2012

Renaissance Estate Sales sends its condolence to your family in this saddest of times.

Caorline Chuva Atwood

January 4, 2012

So sorry to hear of this news. Mr. Bruno touched so many lives in his career and the "favorite teacher" of so many students, including myself. A wonderful man who will always be remembered. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Gal Gioseffi

January 4, 2012

My sympathies to the Bruno family for your loss. I went to Cove Road School in the 1960s for fourth and fifth grade. Mr. Bruno was a major presence there and is remembered to this day. Rest in peace, sir.

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