Vincent A. Bruno

Vince was born and raised in Monterey, attended local schools and was the founder of Bruno's Market in Carmel.
He began his grocery career as a bag boy for Purity Stores on Alvarado Street in Monterey at the age of 14. Over the next 22 years he became their youngest store manager and went on to manage three local stores, ending in their newest store in Sherwood Gardens, Salinas for 7 years.
Vince then decided to go into business for himself and over the next several years, he and his wife owned and operated five grocery stores. Food Fair, Salinas; Kips Food Center, Carmel; Bruno's Market, Carmel; Top Hat, Pacific Grove and Bruno's Seascape Market, Aptos. After selling Bruno's Seascape Market, he worked at Nielsen Bros. Market in Carmel as General and Produce Manager for 10 years. No one arranged produce better than Vince!
After 58 years in the grocery business, Vince hung up his apron for the last time.
Vince loved playing golf and never one to sit still for long, he went to work part time at Rancho Canada as a starter Marshall. He enjoyed seeing many of his old friends, making new ones and being outdoors in such a beautiful place.
Vince met the love of his life, Olga Aiello in 1950. They married in 1952. They had three daughters, Debbie, Joni and Kathleen. Vince's "4" girls were the light of his life. He leaves his family with many wonderful memories. He was very proud of them and being a part of their lives filled his life with love.
Vince served proudly in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 when he was discharged as a CPL from Ft. Lewis, WA.Vince was predeceased by his daughter Kathleen, 2018, his beloved in-laws Neno and Josephine Aiello, Brother-in-law Ronnie Aiello and many family members and dear friends.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Olga, daughters Debbie (Mike) and Joni (Ron), 7 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Private services and burial were held in March.