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Gloria Bruzee Obituary

Waterloo/Phelps - Gloria E. Bruzee, age 85, died on Thursday (July 17, 2014) at Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.
There will be no prior calling hours. Friends may attend a graveside service on Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Clifton Springs. Rev. Adrian Tierson will officiate.
It is requested that memorial contributions be made to Phelps Fire Department.
Mrs. Bruzee was born on April 9, 1929, in Clifton Springs, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lula Wheeler Wilbur. She retired from driving bus for Ontario ARC. She was a member of the Phelps American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Bruzee loved to play Bingo and really loved Flamingos. Most of all she loved her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Lynn Brennan of Geneva, David (Kathleen) Bruzee of Phelps, Steven (Peggy) Bruzee of Phelps, Randy Bruzee of Newark, Amy Fortin of Buffalo; grandchildren Alissa Brennan, Sara Bruzee, Christopher (Rachel) Bruzee, Jeanne (John) Shipley, Laurie Jones, Natalie (Joel) Smith, Danielle (Allen) Sargent, Julie (Justin) Roloson, Leonard (Natalie) Thomas II, Shatoya Thomas, Ciara Fortin and Noah Fortin; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jordan "Joe" Bruzee, and son-in-law William Brennan.
Funeral arrangements have been made with the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street, Phelps.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times from Jul. 23 to Jul. 25, 2014.

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John Raczenski

July 30, 2014

Lynn, David, and Steve, and the rest of the family; I had only seen Gloria twice in the last several years and of course she had a smile on her face. That is how I shall choose to remember her. Sorry for your loss

Judy Iocco)Maynard

July 25, 2014

Lynn so sorry for the loss of your Mom.Thinking of you at this difficult time.

July 24, 2014

Gloria was always a bright spot in our day at arc. What a funny lady, and gem. Sorry for your loss.
Barb Eddinger. Daytona Beach Florida

Julie Bookmiller

July 24, 2014

Lynn and Alissa so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother.

Mary Ellen Irving

July 24, 2014

rip Gloria luv u you will be in heaven in no time playing bingo with my mom

Jackie Strader

July 23, 2014

Rest in peace, Gramma Glory!

Jackie Strader

July 23, 2014

Heartfelt condolences to Gloria's family at this time of loss. I have many fond memories that I will cherish forever. Rest in peace, Gramma Glory!

Marianne and Garry Clock

July 23, 2014

We are sorry to read of the death of David's mother.

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