BRUCE GREGORY MUNCH

MUNCH, Bruce Gregory Age 77, of Essex, MA, formerly of Dorchester, MA, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, after a short illness. Brother to Joyce M. Jenkins; uncle to Meredith Fuson-Hill, Monica McGarvey and Natalie Atsou, and partner, to Nina Fletcher. Bruce leaves many loyal friends, among them Susan Hardy-Brown, Nick Simon, Leo Boise and Frank Brooker. He was born on May 3, 1947, in Brighton, MA, where he spent his early childhood with his extended family. They moved to Norwell, where Bruce graduated from Randolph High and went on to study art at the School of Practical Art in Kenmore Square. In the early 70s, Vietnam loomed large, so Bruce joined the Navy for four years and became a Naval Air jet mechanic. Much to his delight, he was stationed in California, where he reveled in exploring the mountains and coast, adding hiking and surfing to his repertoire of outdoor passions. He headed back to Boston, deciding to pursue horticulture and graduated from UMass Stockbridge in landscaping, eventually landing his dream job at the Arnold Arboretum. There he worked as an arborist for 31 years. But his main love was the water and all things wind-borne. He was a longtime member of the Savin Hill Yacht Club (and before that the South Boston Yacht Club) where he kept his beloved Cape Dory. Sailer, kayaker, 210 racer, iceboater, surfer, hiker, skier, painter, gardener extraordinaire. Bruce was first and foremost the kindest and most gentle of men to all who knew him. May the wind be always at your back. Visiting Hours: Arrangements by the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, GLOUCESTER. For online condolences, please visit www.greelyfuneralhome.com Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester.

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