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Christopher Patrick Bruno
1962 - 2022
Christopher Patrick Bruno
1962 - 2022
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Christopher Bruno Obituary
June 21, 1962 - April 9, 2022
Christopher Patrick Bruno died unexpectedly at his home in Burlingame on April 9th at the age of 59.
Chris loved border collies, loud music, and restoring old Cadillacs. His best days were spent "goofing around" with his son, Howard, and his daughter, Claudia. Chris was a writer and studied English at Santa Clara University. He is preceded in death by his father, John Paul Bruno. Chris is survived by his children; mother: Maureen Sullivan; sisters: Elizabeth Bruno, Kathleen Bruno, and Patricia Gibson (Bernard); and brother, John (Mary); and his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of Christopher's life will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 10am at St. Stephen's Church, 451 Eucalyptus Dr, San Francisco.
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Chuck Eichten
May 4, 2025
Epic presence, never to be forgotten. Thank you, Chris, for sharing your faith and passion with all of us. We miss you.
Deb
December 12, 2023
We miss your indomitable spirit. We miss your smile and intellect. We miss YOU.
Karen Merrell-Berg
October 1, 2022
I just found out through a mutual friend that Chris had passed. I only knew him for a short time when I worked with his start up company in SF back in 1992-1994. They were our telecommunications company when I was working elsewhere and we developed a great friendship. I went to work with Chris after I had a baby and loved every minute of the job. His fantastic personality, wit, humor and can-do attitude. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. He was a one of a kind and left a big impression on me on how to dream big.
Chuck Eichten
June 21, 2022
Chris, missing you terribly on your birthday. The world, and I, need your energy.
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Dennis Wininger
May 21, 2022
Chris had a bigger than life personality and a sense of humor that always made me laugh out loud. My fondest memory is when he drove my wife, who had inoperable breast cancer, to the Russian River in his Cadillac Ambulance. He offered to drive her for a tank of gas, a cheeseburger, and a beer. We formed a caravan behind that crazy car of his and my wife rode in style to the Russian River.
Nicole D. Gregory
May 16, 2022
My heart is shattered.
I will forever miss this man.
~N
Becky Metling (Nielsen)
May 15, 2022
I am so sad. Chris was one of my best friends at St. Catherine´s. We stayed in contact. Liz and Katy I am keeping you all in my prayers. God bless.
Michael and Marie Stutz
May 14, 2022
Requiescat in pace, dear friend
Brent R. Gilliland
May 13, 2022
Godspeed, old friend!
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May 12, 2022
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May 12, 2022
Missing you, Chris. Your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for life made every adventure we shared a unique, memorable--and usually epic--experience.
Deb Borland
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May 12, 2022
Missing you, dear one.
Deb & Rachelle Borland
May 12, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. With sympathy and Wolfean condolences.
Stephen Vella
May 10, 2022
Pat, Liz, and Kathleen, May the many memories of Christopher, give you comfort during this difficult time.
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