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JOHN BRUDER Obituary
JOHN B. JR. "JACK", June 25, 2013, age 71. Beloved husband of Dorothy "Dottie" (nee Markulec). Father of John B. Bruder III (Danielle), Denise M. McFall and Robert M. Bruder (Veronica). Pop-Pop of Shane, Colin, Marissa, Evan, Samantha, Lauryn, Abigail and Gracyn. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday Eve 6 to 8 P.M. and Saturday morning 10-10:45 A.M. at RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 4900 Township Line @ Burmont Rd., Drexel Hill. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St. Dorothy Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph's University Athletic Fund or 7th and 8th District Fire Police Association, 334 Edmonds Ave. Drexel Hill, PA 19026.
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Jim Downs (Ret. Lt. PPD)
July 7, 2013
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. The members of our CopNET family would like to thank John B. Bruder Jr. for his dedication and service to the citizens of Philadelphia. The passing of Jack will be broadcast to our 3,423 members shortly and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family. His absence from our ranks will be deeply missed by the remaining members of Philadelphia's Finest who were fortunate to have served with him during his police career. He will continue in our thoughts and prayers during our remaining days. "Until we meet again, may God Hold you in the palm of his hand. " . . .
Semper Fidelis.
John Gould
June 28, 2013
It was an honor to serve with Jack, as a fellow fire police officer. Both Jack, and his untiring service to the community will be missed. Rest in Peace, Brother.
June 28, 2013
Dear Bruder Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you deal with the loss of your father and pop-pop. May great memories fill your minds and hearts as you also celebrate his life.
Scott & Debbie Dorn & family
Penny Gatcha
June 28, 2013
My sincere condolences on your loss! I believe that your husband, dad, and Poppop earned his wings and that he will watch over you. He raised a beautiful family!
Kathy Postek and Family
June 27, 2013
Denise, Mrs. Bruder and Family:
My heart is broken for each of you who are suffering such a great loss in your lives. Keep remembering all the wonderful times you've shared together, the memories created with each of you and that "Pop-Pop" made with his grandchildren are the most precious today. Wrap those wonderful words of wisdom, advice, the voice and sound of his laughter, simple conversations, his helpful hands and heart, childhood memories, holidays and just plain days shared together like those little times he made you smile...wrap them around your heart. They'll remain there forever and be with you for always. My most sincere wishes and blessings of sympathy be with each and every one of you in the days ahead. You have a special angel like no other on your side...he's a hero in every sense of the word. Much Love and Friendship.
June 27, 2013
God has opened his arms to your husband, father, Pop-Pop. You have another angel to watch and smile down on you.
May God Bless you all,
Steve, Debbie and Matt Harter
Gus Rolotti
June 27, 2013
Bob and family, my deepest condolences on your great loss.
Frank Campisi
June 27, 2013
To the entire Bruder family,
Over the past few days and over those to come, you have heard and will hear many words of comfort and many times "I am sorry". We empathize with your pain...we hope these words provide you comfort with Jack's passing:
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. You may not understand why he left this earth so soon, or why he left before you were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, you begin to remember not just that he passed away, but that he lived. And that his life gives you memories too beautiful to forget."
The Campisi Family
Michele Pellicone
June 27, 2013
Bob & Ronnie:
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. Take one day at a time. Just remember that dad is a peace.
Robert Smith
June 27, 2013
May the wonderful memories of joyful times together resonate as you celebrate a life well lived. As I'm sure as he would have requested.
Kathy & David Logue
June 27, 2013
Our deepest heartfelt condolences go out to all of your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Kathy Logue
June 27, 2013
Bob, Ronnie and The whole Bruder family, my deepest condolences. I will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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