Bruce Cutler

Bruce Cutler

Bruce Cutler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 19 to Jun. 21, 2023.
Bruce Anthony Cutler, 71, of Naples, Florida, passed away June 16, 2023. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, March 16, 1952, Bruce attended the University of New Mexico where he was awarded a bachelor's degree in architecture, with an emphasis on design, including structure and urban growth, before going on to earn a Master of Architecture. He was a member of the State of Florida American Board of Architects. In December 1977 he married the love of his life, Linda Shimmel, with whom he resided in Naples for the past 46 years.

Bruce's hobbies included photography, Boy Scouts of America, graphics, woodworking (furniture), fine arts, travel and zentango. He was a loyal Boston Red Sox fan and for many years held season tickets to their spring training games in Fort Myers, Florida.

Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Esther Cutler, and sisters, Anita Bakst and Lynne Cutler. He is survived by his wife, Linda; niece, Simone Hamrick, and husband Wes, of Mansfield, Connecticut; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Gavin, Kate, Clara, James, Rory, Declan, and Mary Hamrick.

Bruce will be buried on Friday, June 23 at 10:00am at Knesset Israel Cemetery in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Memorial donations may be made in Bruce's name to Avow Hospice in Naples, FL at Avow Hospice, Inc. 1095 Whippoorwill Ln. Naples, FL 34105 or in care of Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, 5 Elm St. Pittsfield, MA 01201. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

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June 26, 2023

Raymond Bernier posted to the memorial.

June 20, 2023

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June 20, 2023

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Raymond Bernier

June 26, 2023

I were sorry to hear about Bruce. He was my friend for over 35 years and worked with him every day as the company architect. We had wonderful times together and will miss him.

John A. Bernardo Esq

June 20, 2023

My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories always be with you. The family relationships have been for many years. I pass the former market daily and it brings many memories to me. I grew up with Bruce and his sisters.

Lynn Katz Danzig

June 20, 2023

My condolences. My father,, Samuel Katz and Sam Cutler were cousins.

Ralph pisani

June 20, 2023

To the cutler family, very sorry to hear of your loss. Bruces father sam and i were great friends.

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