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After graduating from Xavier High School in New York City, Victor attended The College of the Holy Cross where he earned his BA in History. After graduating from Holy Cross, he enrolled in Medical School at Georgetown University in Washington, DC and served his internship at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City. He received his surgical training at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and went on to practice general surgery at Union Hospital, Overlook Hospital and Rahway Hospital. Dr. Bruno was also the founder of the Center for Ambulatory Surgery in Mountainside, NJ. He spent the last seventeen years working to develop a western style hospital in West Africa. He retired from private practice five years ago.
He was a member of the Loyal Sons of Xavier and was a devoted benefactor to the school. When he wasn't practicing medicine, he spent his summers at the beach in Stone Harbor, NJ and enjoyed playing golf and wintering in Boca Raton, FL.
He will be remembered for his warmth, intelligence, loyalty to his family and multitude of positives impacts on the world around him in so many ways, large and small. His eternal love of his grandchildren and Brigid's dog Bailey will be greatly missed.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Murphy, M.D., his children, J.B. (and his wife, Catherine); Sean (and his wife Carina Meyer), Brendan and Brigid; and grandchildren Finn, Nora and Lina.
Visitation will be at Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Ave., Westfield, on Thursday,
May 25th from 4 PM to 8 PM. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Helen's R.C. Church, 1600
Rahway Ave., Westfield, on Friday, May 26th at 12:00. A livestream of the funeral Mass will be available at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/ujRXDZEvkdM?feature=share. Cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Xavier High School in Manhattan, NY.
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Joseph Marinelli
May 18, 2025
Last night I prayed for Cousin Victor! I had my rosary beads and prayed to him. This morning, I got this message of his legacy. That's no coincidence.
God has blessed both of us.
Benedict J. Marciano, MD
February 7, 2024
Dear Kathleen and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Victor's recent passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Vic and I were classmates, good friends & colleagues at Holy Cross and Georgetown. I am thankful to have known Vic, and for all the fond memories of all the years we shared together! I honor him for the loving & loyal family man that he is, for all his compassionate & faithful care for his patients at home & in Africa, and for all the contributions he has made to Medicine & Surgery! He will be greatly missed!
Perfect Love, Peace & Joy to you in the eternal Presence of the Lord, my friend!
Praying the Lord's Love, Comfort & Peace will enfold & Strengthen you!
With love, sympathy and abundant blessing,
Dr. Ben & Catherine Marciano
Richard & Jo Ann Bianco
May 31, 2023
Dear Kathleen & Family,
We are so saddened to hear of Victor´s passing. As residents of the Beresford, we were privileged to enjoy many conversations with Victor. We will miss him and are grateful to have known him and for the times we spent together. God bless you all and guide you through this most difficult time. Victor is now safe in God´s hands.
Richard & Jo Ann Bianco
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L.Sue Raychel
May 27, 2023
My condolences to Dr. Kathy Murphy and family. Dr. Bruno was an exceptional man and surgeon. I enjoyed the years I worked with him. My prayers for him and his family.
Amanda Raychel
May 27, 2023
So sorry to hear about Dr. Bruno. Prayers and love to the family. I will always remember his jokes and laughter. May he rest in peace.
Bob Bercik
May 27, 2023
So sorry to hear about Victor. He was always a good colleague and enjoyable to be with. A proud fellow Hoya. Condolences to Katkleen and family.
Barbara and Joe Skelly
May 27, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Kathleen and the Family. Victor Bruno is probably the reason I met and married my wonderful husband Joe Skelly, a Stuyvesant Town resident and friend of Victor's. I met Victor and Joe Skelly for the very first time at Kennedy's in Breezy Point NY one night in 1974. And as they say, the rest is history....We attended Vic and Kathleen's beautiful wedding at The Manor in West Orange NJ. May he rest in peace.
Diane Stulga
May 26, 2023
Dear Kathleen and family. I send my deepest sympathy. I will always remember Dr. Bruno making rounds in Peds @ Rahway Hospital. With that smile and unforgettable laugh his greeting to all of us each morning was ... "HEY KIDS !! SURF'S UP !!" Rest in peace Dr. Bruno and may God bless all of your family ! Sincerely, Diane Stulga RN Rahway Hospital
Jim Vint
May 26, 2023
My condolences to the family. Victor was a childhood friend from Stuyvesant town. May he rest in peace
Ophelia
May 25, 2023
My condolences to Dr Murphy and the family, RIP Dr Bruno you will be greatly missed.
George Neumann
May 25, 2023
I have such fond and loving memories of working with Dr Bruno. His glowing presence was always felt in the OR. To this day and forevermore, when the phone rings at the main desk of the operating room I will hear him, as he would always run to answer it and say in a loud semi Italian accent "Operations room," flashing his always present broad smile.
To Kathleen and family, my most heartfelt condolences.
Anthony Scotto
May 25, 2023
I met Victor, (Dr. Bruno) and his wonderful wife Kathleen while wintering in Boca Raton did not take long to understand who the man was,bright intelligent,warm, friendly, ready to lend a hand it has been an honor to have known you and Tina and I will truly miss you.
Pete Snieckus
May 25, 2023
Dear Kathleen and Family....
so very sorry to hear of Vic's passing .... Always loved working with him... will always keep him and you in my memories...
Love
Dr. Pete Snieckus
Patricia Cahill
May 25, 2023
The Brunos were part of our Spirit Eagles family as our daughters played field hockey together. In all my interactions with Victor and Kathleen, I always remember their kindness. Victor was always friendly and kind and interested in what you had to say. His passing is sudden and so very sad, but the work and impact Dr. Bruno had on many lives will live on. I am honored to have known him. Prayers for comfort and peace,
Pat Cahill
Kathleen, Justin, & Louis Oplinger
May 25, 2023
Dr Murphy and family,
We love you very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne Wilkinson
May 25, 2023
Please accept our sincere Condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. We are sorry to miss the Wake and Funeral Mass we are away for a long weekend.
I will always fondly remember our good times at Rahway Hospital Operating Room. May God Bless you, Kathleen and your beautiful family at this difficult time. May He Test In Peace!
Susan Gurwitz
May 25, 2023
Kathleen and family
It is with a heavy heart I send my condolences and will keep you in my prayers.
Susan
Bobbie Cox
May 25, 2023
Dear Dr. Murphy please except my condolences. My fondest memory of Dr. Bruno was his infectious laugh! He laughed often at the center. Everyone knew how much he loved his family by the true stories he told us while working in the OR. God bless you and your family.Dr. Bruno RIP
Rick Mackessy
May 25, 2023
Dear Cathy and Family
Deepest condolences. Many rich memories from Holy Cross, St. Vincent's and then in practice together at Rahway. Many intimate and shared experiences that will always be remembered fondly. Always a positive time when we got together. Will miss him.
Carol Walton
May 25, 2023
To the Bruno Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Victors unexpected passing. May all our prayers and memories of him help sustain you in your time of sorrow.
Peace be with you all,
Carol Walton
Joseph Marinelli
May 24, 2023
I'm very sad and sorry that my 1st cousin has gone home to the lord. I send my condolences and love to you Kathleen. My mother and aunt Fay were sisters. I would've loved to see him as an adult and play golf with him. If you need anything feel free to contact me. Cynthia and the Ivaroni family and I are in touch since young kids. God bless you and you entire family Kathleen.
Sincerly, Joe Marinelli
leslie ann lore
May 24, 2023
I worked with Dr Bruno at Rahway Hospital. I will always remember his sense of humor. Sending prayers to Kathleen and all family and friends. So sad.
Barry Benisch
May 24, 2023
We loved him and will miss him dearly.
Karen Moran
May 24, 2023
What I remember most about Dr. Bruno was his HEARTY Laugh !! You knew his Presence filled the room . My sincere condolences to ALL HIS FAMILY and FRIENDS . He was ALWAYS gracious to those of us who worked for the Center of Ambulatory Surgery . I was there 15 years before retiring . REST in PEACE and May the Perpetual Light Shine upon him
Dr. & Mrs. Frank DeLuca & family
May 24, 2023
A classic Jesuit educational voyage through to medical school, a colleague at Overlook Hospital to Frank, a Pingry School fellow parent "fan in the stands" to chat with Paula, as a Dad who never missed his kids´ games when his son and ours were classmates, a friendly home to visit in Stone Harbor from our "short distance" Ventnor summer haunt ... Vic was so much more than any obit can convey to those who called him friend. Our deepest condolences to Kathleen, to his sons, and to daughter Brigid whose cute toddler incident in Stone Harbor spawned the "stuff of legend" chuckles long after. Vic´s efforts in West Africa were admirable and Frank recalls his probing questions in their chats about our visit couriering MAP International Rx & medical devices to Nkwanta, Ghana in 2006 when our daughter served in Peace Corps and told us about Dr. Koku Awoonor´s lonely outpost hospital serving a vast region of poverty. His love for family and his compassion for both his sick patients locally & the medically needy abroad are a lasting legacy.
SHEILA CRANE
May 24, 2023
SO SORRY TO HEAR MAY YOUR MEMORIES COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Maryann King
May 24, 2023
My deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of working with Dr Bruno at Rahway Hospital in the Operating Room. Condolences to Kathleen and family.
Laura A. Swicker Barber
May 24, 2023
Victor was my family surgeon on a number of occasions. What a kind, talented and compassionate man. I am shocked and sad.
~Laura A. Swicker Barber, Chelsea, Manhattan
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