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GABRIELLE MARIE BRUNO
1991 - 2015
GABRIELLE MARIE BRUNO
1991 - 2015
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GABRIELLE MARIE
Gabrielle Marie "Gabby" Bruno, 23, of Burgettstown, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. She was born on October 2, 1991, a daughter of April Caughron Dugas and husband, Lou of Burgettstown and Carmen Daniel Bruno and fiancee, Lorri Poulos of New Castle. A 2010 graduate of the Burgettstown High School, she participated in dance, volleyball and theatre. She was currently a senior at West Liberty University studying Criminal Justice. Surviving in addition to her parents is her half sister, Alexis Christine Bruno of Plum; paternal grandparents, Carmen Anthony and Madeline Lucy Bruno of Pittsburgh; maternal grandmother, Edrie Simpson of Newport, TN; uncles, Mark Butler and Frank Bruno; aunts, Jackie Shannon, Denise Capobianco, Tina Bruno, and Madeline Grimes; and several cousins. Deceased is her maternal grandfather, Scott Caughron; and an uncle, Gary Caughron. Friends will be received from 4-9 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. - 12 noon, the time of services on Saturday, January 17, 2015, in the LEE & MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown. Due to Gabby's love of animals, especially her dogs, Rosie and Manny, memorial donations may be made to the Washington County Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330.
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Dottie Moreau
January 9, 2025
Remembering Gabrielle as my beautiful, sweet second grade student many years ago. She is unforgettable.
Mom
November 30, 2017
~ 9th Grade ~
Burgettstown HS Volleyball
November 29, 2017
I'll forever be missing you and loving you more.
Love, forever and always, mom xoxo
Chrissy Neff
May 28, 2015
Dear Carmen and family, so sorry for your terrible loss! She was a beautiful girl! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Just know she is in heaven with all the other Angels
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Jen Marckisotto
March 26, 2015
Forever loved and missed~
Jen Marckisotto
March 26, 2015
April Dugas
March 14, 2015
My heart was forever broken the day Gabrielle was taken from this earth. We were best of friends and my life will never be the same. She is a beautiful heavenly angel watching over all of us and I know I will be with her again some day. Thank you to all of you who have posted condolences. Rest in peace my sweet baby girl. ❤
Heather Dinkel
February 3, 2015
Carmen and April, such devastating news. As a parent myself my heart aches for your loss. May she finally have peace. I met her once at her sister Lexi's bday party where she delivered me a kitty. Sending you both the strength you both will so desperatly need.
January 25, 2015
Dear April and Carmen, words can never express our sadness over the loss of Gabby. We all loved her so much. I would give anything to be able to hug her right now. Since I can't, my hugs go out to April, Carmen, and to our "entire extended" family. I'm a "hugger" and I will continue to hug everybody I know . . . Love, Aunt Jackie.
Laura Dick
January 22, 2015
My deepest condolences to you April and everyone who was touched by your beautiful daughter Gabrielle. May she rest in peace and may you find peace in your heart. Love, Laura
January 21, 2015
To our beautiful Niece Gabrielle Marie, your beautiful smile and giving heart will forever be etched in our hearts. May you rest in Heaven with the Lord Jesus now. We will miss you dearly here, but know that one day we will see you again. We will love you forever. In Jesus' Love, Aunt Denise and Uncle Leonard Capobianco.
Finnell
January 20, 2015
Dearest Carmen and family, we're heartbroken for the loss of your beautiful girl. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Pauline, Scott and family
"Daddy's Little Girl"
Dad
January 20, 2015
I want to thank all of you so very much for your kind words, sympathy and prayers. Gabrielle always went out of her way to help and comfort others in their times of need. She had an extreme love for animals and went out of her way to rescue, nurture and save animals abused animals. I have asked her in her new role as one of God's angels to watch over you all. She could light up any room with her smile. I will miss her with every living moment of my life. Rest in peace my “Beautiful Angel”. You were always “Daddy's Little Girl”
Audrey Mlynar
January 20, 2015
Dear Carmen and April What a sad loss our hearts are broken we are thinking of all of you .Gabrielle was a beautiful girl ,we have great memories of her ,And she will always be in my heart . Audrey Mlynar
Laura Airgood
January 20, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Pam Turner
January 20, 2015
Dearest April - I am so very sorry for your devastating loss. Your beautiful Gabby will live forever in your heart. Sending prayers and love to you and your family.
Erin Radcliffe
January 19, 2015
Dearest April and family, There are no words that I can say to even begin to help ease the pain you are feeling. So long as you know that she is always with you she is only a heartbeat away. Peaceful Blessings to you always, dear April. I love you to the moon and back.
Kelly (Ziegler) and John Ferragonio
January 18, 2015
To the Bruno Family you are all in our prayers during this difficult time in the loss of your dear daughter Gabrielle. There are really no words that we can say except may God bless you, comfort you and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Julie Adaska
January 18, 2015
Iam so sorry for your loss. Im sending love and prayers your way. Look for that brightest star in the sky and know she to helps it shine even brighter. Her pain and suffering is no more. Love Julie Adaska
January 18, 2015
Carmen,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael and Peggy Pietropola Atlanta, GA
Nick Castellucci
January 17, 2015
My condolences to the family
Jackie (Benzing) & Drew Sidick
January 17, 2015
Carmen & April,
Our hearts are heavy with the news of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most devastating time.
Jaime McMinn
January 17, 2015
April, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May you find peace and comfort through this difficult time.
Linda Strahota
January 17, 2015
Carmen,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. I'll be praying for you and your family.
Your old pal from FedEx,
Linda Strahota
Rebecca Russell
January 17, 2015
April, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I know how devoted you and Lou are to her. Sending you love and heartfelt sympathy in this difficult time.
January 17, 2015
With prayers for the Lord's wisdom and healing and love stronger than death cover your family.
Susan C. Herrick, Sociology Professor, WLU
January 17, 2015
Although I do not know you, please accept my
sincere sympathy on the loss of a beautiful
young lady. May you find strength to cope with the
days ahead. God Bless.
Jim Daugherty
January 16, 2015
Carmen, we are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. You are in our prayers.
Jim & Erin Daugherty
Gina Castellucci - Spanos
January 16, 2015
Carmen I have no words to express my deep sympathy for you and your entire family ?? my heart is broken for you,,,I love you all so much GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS my forever friend,,please send love to your family and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Patti Yakubinis
January 16, 2015
Carmen, April and Family, I am so so sorry for your loss! May God comfort you at this most difficult time.
Prayers and deepest sympathy, Patti Donkin Yakubinis
Diana Stearns
January 16, 2015
Bruno family:
I am a friend of Frank and Becky and just want to say I'm very sorry for your loss. From the photo of Gabby she was a very beautiful girl. I pray you find comfort during this time.
January 16, 2015
Carmen and family. We are saddened for not being able to travel and be there in person for you. Our prayers are for God to give you strength. Rest in the comfort she is in heaven for eternity and you too will be there in God's time. All our love from Florida. Becky and Trey
January 16, 2015
my family and I pray for your family
Theresa Gemperle and family
January 16, 2015
Bruno family,
we are sorry for your loss. she's such a beautiful girl, her smile will stay in your hearts forever.
January 16, 2015
Carmen and family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family for the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God and prayers comfort you during this difficult time.
Carol (Dufer) Mele
Cindy Nakagawa
January 16, 2015
My dearest friend, April, it is with a heavy heart that I write this. Just know you and your family are in my prayers and my thoughts will be with you this weekend. Prayers for you and Lou for strength. Hugs and much love.
Kathy Liotta Mazzei
January 16, 2015
Carmen and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Praying for your beautiful daughter and for God to grant you the peace in your heart and strength to heal in the days ahead. God Bless you Carmen.
Patti (Phillips) Larrimer
January 16, 2015
Carmen & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you during this incredibly difficult time.
Susie Falce
January 16, 2015
Carmen, April,
My heart goes out to both of you. I'm remembering getting Joe and Gabrielle together as babies. You are in my thoughts.
Jackie Flanagan
January 16, 2015
Carmen: I am so sorry for your loss. Please know your PHHS friends are thinking of you and praying for your family and Gabby during this time. I hope you find some comfort in your fond memories of her.
Much Love,
Ashley, Gabrielle, and Gwen
Stacey Iagnemma
January 16, 2015
Dear Carmen, April and family,
We are so sorry for your unthinkable loss. We remember Gabrielle as such a beautiful, kind girl with the sweetest little giggle. We can't even imagine your grief, and want you to know you are in our thoughts today, tomorrow and the days ahead.
Vic and Stacey Iagnemma
Rosie (Farabaugh) Darr
January 16, 2015
Dearest Carmen and Family, My heart is so heavy hearing this news! All of your classmates and friends from Penn Hills send their love and sympathy to you. Heaven has a beautiful angel!
January 16, 2015
Our deepest sympathy for this tragic loss. We will never forget Gabby and what a beautiful person she was inside and out... May she RIP.
Paul, Jen and Alexis
Linda (Bailie) Culpepper
January 16, 2015
Carmen, I am so sorry for your loss. No one can know the intense pain & heartache one suffers when you lose a child. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Keith & Terri Stitt
January 16, 2015
Carmen - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 16, 2015
Carmen, (my Godson) I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I think of you often and wonder how you are doing. Please stay strong and take care of yourself. Love, your Godmother Dolly Rall-Schohn. God bless you.
lynne barshick
January 16, 2015
our deepest sympathy for the loss of gabby. may god bless and keep her in the comfort of his arms. lynne barshick, erich and paige openbrier
Brena Waters
January 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Gabby. May you find peace in the beautiful memories you have of her.
natalie biagini
January 16, 2015
Carmen..so sorry for your loss. I know how much you love your girls.
Natalie
Lisa & Mark Hardy
January 16, 2015
Our Thoughts & Prayers to your family, Please Take Care, Know what a wonderful Father you were to Gabrielle. Remember her precious smile!
January 16, 2015
Carmen, Mark & I are thinking of you and your family. Mark & I had the pleasure of meeting Gabrielle when we lived in plum . She was a beautiful, loving, little girl . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please take care, contact us if you can, Love Lisa & Mark Hardy
God Has a Beautiful Angel with him Now!
Manuel
January 16, 2015
April and Family with deepest Sympathy...May God bless
Donna varlotto
January 15, 2015
Carmen,
I am so sorry for you loss. Just heartbreaking. Prayers to you and your family.
Donna
January 15, 2015
April and all who loved Gabrielle. My deepest sympathy on your loss. Keep the good memories close to your heart.
Rest in peace Gabrielle.
Dorothy Jancart from North Carolina now
January 15, 2015
Carmen (& Bruno Family)
Sending my Condolences on the sad loss of your beautiful daughter - gone too soon,
I am sorry. I can't even imagine your pain
A Fellow Classmate PHHS 1980 -
Janet (Redshaw) Noel
Rest In Peace Gabrielle Marie
January 15, 2015
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. If there is anything we can do to help you through this journey of grief, please do not hesitate to call upon us. Sincerely, Chal and Debi Mahoney
Lisa Diberardino
January 15, 2015
April,Carmen and Family. I am Deeply sorry for your devastating loss. I will never forget Gabrielle and the Beautiful times we shared. She was the most Precious BEAUTIFUL Angel..,.she is with God now. May she eternally rest in Peace. Sincerely. Our Deepest Sympathy, Lisa, Vincenzo & Antonio Diberardino
Michelle Schocker
January 15, 2015
April, we are so sorry for your family's loss. You will continue to be in our prayers.
Olivia Donnan (Sikorsky)
January 15, 2015
Words cannot express how sad this makes me. My heart breaks for the family and friends of Gabby. I have such fun memories of Gabby when she was younger.
carl & susan pritchard
January 15, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
January 15, 2015
Mr & Mrs. Carmen Bruno, Sr. our deepest sympathy on the loss of your granddaughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dolly (Rall) Schohn & Family
Joe Galiano
January 15, 2015
Carmen and family so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers
Sherry Donovan
January 15, 2015
I never met Gabby but I heard that she was a wonderful person who would do anything for anyone and who also loved animals too our prayer is with you all again sorry for your loss
Lisa Deemer
January 15, 2015
My heart breaks for Gabbi's family. May your faith keep your family strong in this time of sorrow. Prayers headed your way!
Beth Iilly
January 15, 2015
April- I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter . Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time .
kandi Renshaw
January 15, 2015
I had the honor of meeting Gabrielle when she was attending west lib with my granddaughter. she had a beautiful spirit, my heart goes out to her family.
January 15, 2015
So Sad to read this news we alway kept you in our memory often thought of you and how much you have grown .and we alway talk about the fun time we had at the circus .love the Mlynar Family
Jim Linderman
January 15, 2015
April - Sorry we cannot be there for you. You and your family are in our prayers. Uncle Jim and Bobbie
barbara mckee
January 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to April,Lou,and the rest of family.I'm so sorry for your loss
The Connolly Family
January 15, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to your family
The Bashioum Family
January 15, 2015
April, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Carl & Joanne Lombardo
January 15, 2015
April, Lou and the entire family of Gabrielle:
We wish to offer our deepest sympathies to you at the passing of your beautiful daughter Gabby. May God Bless all of you during this very difficult time.
January 15, 2015
Carmen, I can't begin to imagine the grief and heartache you are feeling. My heart breaks for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Janet
Mike and Barb Casey
January 15, 2015
God Bless You, little angel. God must have needed a young, beautiful flower to help his garden grow. You will be missed.
Art,Mary,Natalie,Artie Wilkins
January 15, 2015
We light this Candle in memory of Gabby rest in peace babe.
Mary,Art,Natalie,Artie Wilkins
January 15, 2015
April our deepest sympathy for you and your family. We are so sadden Gabby has gone to the Angels at such a young age. She will always be with you April as a bright beautiful Angel as she always was.
Jay Reese
January 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and keep you.
Denise Cline
January 15, 2015
April and Lou, so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep your faith in God to see you through this difficult time.
Donna Rozanski
January 15, 2015
I am a former nurse who reads the obituaries as an occupational habit and to celebrate the lives that pass by reading about the love and caring of their families and friends. As a mother though my heart breaks when I read of the passing of beautiful young people like your daughter with such promise ahead of them. My heart aches for you and your family and I want you to know that someone who has never met your daughter or you has you in her prayers and feels so sad for your loss. God Bless.
Rich Watkins
January 15, 2015
My deepest and most sincere sympathy to you and your family April.
January 15, 2015
Dear April, To you and your family, you have my deepest sympathy and will be in my thoughts & prayers. Angelo saw this and contacted me because we all remember little Gabby. Beautiful girl, now a beautiful angel. Allow God to get you thru this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Lori Genchur Rock.
Joelynne Koury
January 15, 2015
My heart is breaking for you Carmen...they're are no words that will help now or I would speak them to you. I love you dearly.
Linda DeFurio
January 15, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss of Gabby. My thoughts and prayers are for you April and your family.
West Liberty University
January 15, 2015
West Liberty University offers its sincere condolences on the loss of Gabrielle. May she rest in peace.
cheryl chappell
January 15, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Gabrielle she is now angel watching over u
Jack&Renay Davis
January 15, 2015
Please accept our sympathy and know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Kozak Family
January 15, 2015
Many prayers for all family and friends?
Jessica Murray
January 15, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss.. Sending prayers to her family and her friends.
Victoria Sica
January 15, 2015
Our Prayers and Love are with you always.
Love Tori and Scott Calberg
Martha Puzio
January 15, 2015
Dear Mother and Father, What a beautiful daughter Gabrielle is. I too loss my only Beautiful Girl at a young age. This is a heartache like no other. Be kind to yourself and be there to support each other.
Bert Cairns
January 15, 2015
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
January 15, 2015
We are so heart broken to hear this news I often thought of Gabrielle and wondered how she was doing I always thought of her as one of my own even thought she probably wouldn't remember me .She will alway be in my heart .
Audrey Mlynar
Martin & Joyce Dugas
January 15, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 15, 2015
Dear April, we are so sorry for your loss, if you need anything please call.Dave and judy katus
The Bendick Family
January 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dottie Moreau
January 15, 2015
Dear April,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I have such fond memories of Gabby in my second grade class.
Casey and Caitlin
January 15, 2015
Our prayers are never ending for your sweet face and your family little angel
christine kaylor
January 15, 2015
Deepest sympathy to gabby's family and friends.
January 15, 2015
April,
I was Gabby's teacher at Baker school in first grade. The last time we met was on a flight to Europe. I fondly remember her with a smile that never stopped and enthusiasm for everything she did. I hope your memories of your beautiful daughter for help your get through these difficult days ahead.
Maggie Hudson
Jade Milvet
January 15, 2015
A very sweet girl that will be missed terribly.
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