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Bruce Lindner
1945 - 2016
Bruce Lindner
1945 - 2016
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BORN
1945
DIED
2016
Bruce Lindner Obituary
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October 17, 2020
Rob from lake success here Bruce . I miss you buddy it’s 4 years now and Leah is doing great college . It’s not the same without you .
THOMAS NG
March 28, 2018
OMG...I was his student in Manhattan Voc. Tech hs in the mid to late 70's. He was my history teacher. We became close friends afterward. He even drove me up to Buffalo university to settle me up in my dorm. A good friend of the family. I haven't heard from him in years. The last time I saw him was at the Big A racetrack for a few race and get together. I am sadden by this news. Anyone know the cause of this?
The Smith's
May 12, 2017
I only came across Bruce's passing the other day. I'm a satellite-radio subscriber, so I don't listen too much to the FAN these days. What a bummer to learn of Bruce's passing. As The Fan nears its 30th anniversary as the first all-sports-radio station in the country, Bruce, along with Doris Bauer and Vinnie from Queens, will all go down as the most venerable and entertaining callers in the station's storied history. Thanks, Bruce for all of those great chimes. My condolences to his significant others, and to all of the listeners who enjoyed his phone calls.
Ed Rimer
November 3, 2016
I have nothing but wonderful memories of growing up with Bruce in nearby St. James Park in the Bronx. Sports was our addiction, playing, viewing in person and on TV, and discussing, i.e., arguing. Laughter was a major ingredient of our daily routine. That he was able to share his knowledge and humor with many others will always bring a smile to my face. If only Cleveland had won!
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November 2, 2016
Have not seen Bruce in years, I was a Yankee fan and he was
a Cleveland fan, both of us from Jerome Ave. Today I went into my I pad and listened to the anniversary show of the fan . Herd
Bruce was third place caller on the fan. Put his name up my
I pad and this obituary came up . He leaves me with fond
memories of a kid from Jerome ave who was always reading
Sports magazine . Hope his brother Carl is still around Clif Buckley
October 28, 2016
Rest in peace... Will miss you.
Sid, Aaron and Friends
Mike Francesca
October 25, 2016
RIP bruce. U helped. American my show what it has become
Don Pudell
October 22, 2016
It was my pleasure and honor to not only knows Bruce as a caller but as a fellow teacher at Franicis Lewis High School in Queens. He was not only in the WFAN callers Hall of Fame but a great teacher too. Bruce, Rest in peace
John Melillo
October 22, 2016
Funny how this world works huh. I am upset by the loss of this man I never met. Think about it, how many calls from Bruce we all heard over the years? 1000's?. I feel like I knew this man personally. I gave up FM and went full WFAN around 1990. That's a lotta calls.
RIP Bruce, I can hear your choppy voice and your laugh as I type this. Go Tribe!!!!!
John Dix
October 21, 2016
Rip bruce. U was great like jerome from the bronx or the that always cough thanks [email protected]
October 17, 2016
As a longtime listener of the fan I was saddened to hear about your passing. You were a mainstay and I enjoyed you're contributions to the call in shows throughout the past 25 or so years. Rest in peace and go tribe
Tglide
Rob F
October 16, 2016
Bruce second time my old friend the outcry and stories about you are poring in to the station . You never knew how much you added to people's lives just by calling and getting your 15 -30 second rant .you touched us all and I'll never forget are friendship . When I run I will think of you and I'm so glad I had the chance to know you like very few did .i hope you get a chance to meet up with my dad in the next world as you and him and all the board of Ed coaches teachers hat are no longer with us can just share in stories of life . Rip Bruce .
October 16, 2016
Long time Mets fan. I will be rooting really hard for Cleveland.
Bob Giacomine
October 16, 2016
Rest in Peace my friend as you settle into your reserved seat to watch over your teams forever. I cherish the memories of growing up with you in the Bronx and going to so so many games.
October 16, 2016
This is my second go around. Bruce is a Hall of Fame Caller, First Ballot, no question, RIP. Aaron already misses your personal calls.
Chris Daniggelis
SGT GARY
October 16, 2016
REST IN PEACE AND WATCH OVER US ALL. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE. GOD BLESS.
Rob B
October 15, 2016
Best. Caller. Ever. The Fan won't be the same.
Michael Swihura
October 15, 2016
Always one of the best & most interesting WFAN callers will be missed. Go Indians!
@swibot
Miker R
October 15, 2016
Always enjoyed your phone calls rip
Julian Crawford
October 15, 2016
RIP Bruce and condolence to your family. Will miss your calls to WFAN. You made a difference. Julian Crawford .... A WFAN listener
Nick
October 15, 2016
Condolences to the family. I always loved when I would hear a host say Bruce in bayside was on the line. Loved listening to his historical and sports knowledge. There will be a void in WFAN from this day on. I am a lifelong yankee fan who will be pulling hard for the tribe this year. RIP Bruce.
October 15, 2016
RIP Bruce ; We will miss the corny jokes and GO TRIBE !!
Vinny from Queens
Margaret Schutz
October 15, 2016
Sincere condolences to Bruce's family and friends. I will miss his voice coming through my kitchen radio. He was never mean spirited, always cordial and very funny. A real old time sports fan. Go Indians!
Tom G
October 14, 2016
Will miss your calls Bruce, you were good people in a crazy world, making life simple again, ,w your calls to the FAN...be happy in heaven, Bruce. Good luck to your Cleland Indiana s. Tom G, Piscataway, NJ
Steve P.
October 14, 2016
I will miss my fellow Rutgers Alum. As an EXPAT working in China I stream FAN (when its not blocked) and listen at odd hours. A call from Bruce was something that I always enjoyed. He had a remarkable wit and incredible depth of knowledge. RIP
Robin Klein
October 14, 2016
It wasn't a Saturday morning without hearing from Bruce from Bayside. May you rest in peace and I hope the Indians deliver a win for you in the World Series.
Fred
October 14, 2016
I'm sorry to hear this news. A familiar voice that will be missed. I will miss the corny jokes. I hope the Indians win it this year for you.
Glenn Balling
October 14, 2016
A faithful contributor to every show on WFAN for many years. Bruce's unique observations will be missed. Perhaps the Cleveland Indians, of which he was a fan, can get to the World Series this year. Sorry he's not here to enjoy it.
DAN
October 14, 2016
BRUCE, GOD BLESS YOU. GONNA MISS YOUR CALLS. REST IN PEACE.
October 14, 2016
We will miss you . There never was anyone like Bruce Lindner also known as Bruce from Bayside.The boys who worked with you at I.S. 155 and who went out to eat with you will never forget you. Rest in peace.
Ira from Florida
BRIAN SHEA
October 14, 2016
Rest in peace your knowledge of history was quite impressive I always looked forward to your calls. Thanks Bruce FAN wont be the same.
Terry Middle Village
October 14, 2016
Bruce from Bayside you will be sorely missed.You were always wonderful to listen to.Your knowledge and way of making us laugh at times will never be forgotten.Rest in peace my/our friend.
Terry from Middle Village
Abe Pardo
October 14, 2016
Bruce loved your calls! Been hearing your take on sports since I was 15, I'm 42 now and will miss hearing you! We never spoke but felt like you were extended family!! You will be missed may you Rest In Peace friend. Abe from Chelsea
October 14, 2016
Rest in Peace, Bruce. Thank you for dry humor and endless sports knowledge you brought to the airwaves all these years. Hope the Indians win the big one for you this year.
Lori Rubinson
October 13, 2016
I will miss getting calls from Bruce and hearing his insightful comments. Even the occasional corny pun reminded me of my dad. It was a badge of honor as a WFAN host when you got your first call from Bruce from Bayside. Thanks for taking the time to call my show, Bruce. Rest in peace, my friend --
Lori Rubinson, WFAN
October 13, 2016
I hope your Indians win as you will get the best overhead view..love
October 13, 2016
Bruce was a class act. He always had something interesting or humorous to say. RIP Bruce. Jim A. (Malverne, NY)
Kenny Scara
October 13, 2016
RIP Bruce I know you will by watching the Indians win it all.
From your fellow caller "Kenny from Staten Island"
Rob F
October 13, 2016
Rest in peace my dear friend Bruce . I will always treasure the hours we spent together on the phone or in person . Hours and hours talking about life ,politics ,history and teaching at the board of Ed . The wonderful sports talks we had for hours and even watching me play hockey at the Nassau coliseum I'll never forget . You were a true icon in sports talk radio but more important a mensch in life . I can't thank you enough for the hours we had together , you were one of my closest friends . Thank you for tutoring Leah in history as she will always remember you . I love you brother and the only regret I have is I never got a chance to say good by . Well now I am .whenever I think of wfan and Cleveland Indians I will think of you . Rest in peace my dear friend I'll always remember you
Sue U
October 13, 2016
RIP
Sam S.
October 13, 2016
Bruce's many fans paid tribute to him on WFAN. Search youtube for "Bruce from Bayside" to hear the nice things callers and hosts said about him.
John B
October 13, 2016
RIP Bruce - We will miss your calls to WFAN. Go Indians!
Rob
October 13, 2016
Thankfully I saw this Guest Book over on Bob's Blitz. You will forever be remembered as part of WFAN's history. Godspeed and may God bless you Bruce.
October 13, 2016
RIP Bruce. You shall be missed on the WFAN. Great sense of humor and loved his Indians. Hope they win it this year for Bruce. You shall be missed. RIP
Ron Citrano (Kenilworth,NJ)
Lou R
October 13, 2016
Best regular caller to WFAN ever. Interesting, intelligent and never, ever obnoxious.
Mike McCann
October 13, 2016
Rest in peace, Bruce...As we say goodbye to one of the most loyal and passionate callers to the FAN. --Mike McCann
October 13, 2016
While it was often tough to make out what he was saying, due to bad phone connection probably, I would make special efforts to listen since his calls were usually spot on -- insightful, good historical perspective, and often funny. One of the very, very best of the FAN frequent callers. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Bruce.
- Slim, from North Flatbush
(not my real name)
J P
October 13, 2016
You will be missed Bruce
-WFAN listener
Jaden Daly
October 13, 2016
Bruce was the first caller to get on a first-name basis with me when I interned at WFAN almost a decade ago. Always a pleasure to talk to whenever he called in, he will be forever missed. Rest in peace, my friend, and I hope the Indians win a World Series for you.
Paul Arzooman
October 13, 2016
As a longtime WFAN employee, I knew Bruce as a part of the colorful mosaic of voices that contributed to our broadcasting success. Opinionated and passionate, knowledgeable and sincere, Bruce was a true sports fan and part of the extended family of WFAN employees and listeners. His silence diminishes us all. We can be comforted by the fact that his voice, as part of our radio transmission, will forever travel through the universe, as vibrant as it ever was, as he secures his place in all eternity. Rest in Peace.
Vincent Sgroi
October 13, 2016
Rest In Peace, Bruce. You will be missed by many. My condolences to your family.
Vincent Sgroi, Valley Stream, N.Y.
Doug
October 13, 2016
my condolences to the family and friends of BFB. I remember his voice and knowledge about many subjects on the FAN. RIP
christine schukat
October 13, 2016
We will miss you as a caller on WFAN. Condolences to the family :(
Todd Schuster
October 13, 2016
I had the pleasure of meeting Bruce from Bayside years ago for the service of a fellow WFAN caller Doris Bauer the Mets fan from Rego Park and also at Umberto's Clam House in Little Italy a year after that. I always loved his calls on WFAN, corny at times, but never insulting. We have lost a good man but I know he's in Heaven watching his beloved Cleveland Indians go for the pennant. May he rest in peace. From a fellow FAN caller and Mets fan.
Joey Wahler
October 13, 2016
The attention Bruce's death has received publicly shows the impact he made as an FAN caller. His familiar voice will be missed.
-Joey Wahler
October 11, 2016
Bruce will be truly missed
Chris Daniggelis
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