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Bruno Selmer Obituary

SELMER-Bruno, of Northport, on August 27,2005. Longtime salesman with Royal Pet Supplies. Beloved husband of Stella. Loving father of Scott. Cherished brother of Al (Jackie) Selmer. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, Inc., 1380 New York Ave. (Corner of Pulaski Rd.) Huntington Station, NY. Lions Club Service, Wednesday 8:00PM. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruno's memory to the Melville Lions Club, 42 Mark Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. All donations will help sponsor a dog at the Guide Dog Foundation in Bruno's memory.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 30, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruno Selmer

27 Entries

Diane Plasko

September 20, 2005

Hi, Sweetie. I actually took another route in expressing myself as far as you are concerned and can only hope that PETAG or PPN will publish my letter.

I miss ya, Bruno. It was a pleasure and honor to know you. You were not only my Royal sales person but also my friend.

Bruno Selmer: One of a kind and simply the best.

Love ya,

Diane

All About Pets

Sea Girt, NJ

Andrew Lankasky

September 6, 2005

Bruno.....

We had a great 3 years and your help and knowlwdge will be missed greatly. You always had a kind word and good advice.....

Thanks for being a great sales rep and I will miss you

Rick's Fish and Pet Supply

todd nelson

September 4, 2005

bruno,

Thank you for being a true and honest person.I will miss your humor and good will,you have shared with me over the past 15 yrs. you always came through for me.Royal will never be the same.Remember in by 12. thank you for being you

REGARDS TODD.

Bill Loesch

September 3, 2005

Bruno was a man who I was happy to call a friend

Doing what he loved up until the end

Working hard each day at a place called Royal

Helping his customers and burning the midnight oil

He plowed the Royal lot until there was no snow in sight

And at night he locked the door real tight

Bruno was a friend true blue

Someone you knew would always come through

No more rushing to get the orders in by eleven

Bruno's now driving that 63 Sting Ray Vette in Heaven.

=====

I miss you, Bruno.

Bill Loesch

All About Pets, LLC

Sea Girt, NJ

Chuck Reinheimer

September 2, 2005

Bruno,

I have only known you for a short time period. Thanks for all of your help.

Your jokes always brought a smile to everyone I shared them with. You where always there when a question needed to be answered. There are very few people left in this world that was as good natured as yourself.You will be deeply missed.

Thanks for everything.

Andrea

September 1, 2005

Bruno, I first met you last year at the Royal Show in Philly, so I hardly knew you at all. But from the notes listed here and the wonderful memories shared last night at the funeral home, I've learned that you were a man with genuine good character who impacted people in a very postitive way. Not only will you be missed by your natural family, and your Royal family, but by your other extended family, the Lion's club. Their testimony of your willingness to contribute to the community in a very humble way, truly verified all the great things that friends from the pet industry have shared. We should all strive to leave a legacy such as your behind. May God give your friends and family strength and blessings.

BONNIE CODY

September 1, 2005

Bless you for your helpful nature and your tremendous sense of humor. You've taught me to appreciate the funny side of life's ups and downs. All of your phone calls have been answered, all of your messages have been returned and your noon deadlines are complete!! It was a pleasure working with you. You will be missed!

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Selmer family and our Royal family as well.

Ted Vande Woude

September 1, 2005

Bruno,

Words cannot express what a good friend you have been over the 25+ years that I had the pleasure of knowing you. From the time that I was a little kid visiting you on a regular basis at Community Pet Shop, to my wonderful memories and invaluable experience working for you there, to the present, you have always been an important person in my life. You are truly an integral part of the person that I am today. Our relationship withstood the test of both time & distance. Your wit, humor, insight and, most of all, your friendship will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to Stella, Scott and the rest of the Selmer family.

Ted Vande Woude

Queen City K9 Services

Charlotte, NC

J P

August 31, 2005

I'll miss hearing your voice. You were such a gentleman to all your customers. Thank you for being there for us, Bruno.

Marsha Fields

August 31, 2005

You touched so many lives in your unassuming ways. Thanks for sharing your collection of "pet industry memorabilia" with me.You were a really nice guy, well-liked by all, and will be greatly missed.

Gail Waltz

August 31, 2005

With heartfelt sympathy for the Selmer family.

Bruno was always there on the other end of the phone to help answer any question with a laugh and comic banter. Who can replace him? No one! He will be deeply missed.

BRUNO, hope the phones ring less often in heaven.

Gail and the team at

Exotic Aquatics Pet Shop

JOHN BUFFINGTON

August 31, 2005

When I began working at Royal 7 yrs ago, Bruno was one of the first people I met. Always had a joke,or asked if I needed something to eat. We even took a trip one night, by car, thru the new warehouse. Always, a helping hand when needed. Bruno, the flowering cherry WILL bloom in April. God Bless You !

Stan & Emily Clewner

August 31, 2005

Our sincere heartfelt sympathy to Stella,Scott,Al,and Bruno"s extended family and his many friends. He will always be remembered as being "one of the nicest". Always a gentleman. Always

a friend. He will forever remain in our thoughts and prayers. Many

years and many miles don't dim the memories,we will miss you old friend.

Stan&Emily Clewner

Billy B Aquarium

Scott Knicos

August 31, 2005

Bruno,

I first met you a 10 years ago when I was a rookie sales rep. You were always there to offer advice and help when I needed it. I'll never forget the late night phone calls when I would send you an order after hours. You would always end with a joke or funny story. You taught me alot over the past 10 years. You always made me laugh when you would mention that you still had my "rookie card" hanging on your wall. Thanks for taking me under your wing. You will be missed.

TOMMY KOSIOR

August 30, 2005

I WAS SADDEN TO HEAR THAT BRUNO HAS PAST ON. I was a member of the ROYAL family in the early 90's, and when a quick joke was needed..it was BRUNO SELMERS i would see...i am sure that his jokes and his smiles will be missed dearly in the office. when i came to visit ROYAL i was always happy to see BRUNO. HE will be missed dearly. GOD has the best joke teller now, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BRUNO...

Dennis Kardos

August 30, 2005

Bruno,

I have dealt with you for nearly 17 years and have nothing but praise and deepest respect for you. You will always remain in our hearts and will be missed greatly by both myself and Stacey. May you rest in peace and watch over all of us. You are the best.

George Glass

August 30, 2005

Bruno, you were a loyal and great friend to me for all of my 14 years at Royal. We shared alot of stories from the old days in the pet industry. You always were willing to share with me your pet industry wisdom. I knew you for over 33 years. I will sorely miss you my friend.

Anthony La Barbera

August 30, 2005

Bruno was always thinking about everybody first god bless you. I never got to thank him for calling us while Anthony jr was in the hospital very sick. he left messages every day. thank you Bruno

Amy Bartunek

August 30, 2005

I want to send my deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Bruno. I will miss your weekly phone calls, your unique sense of humor and your ability to help keep the customers happy. You made my job easier and I have to thank you for that!! It was a great pleasure knowing you and may you rest in peace.

TRISHA LA BARBERA

August 30, 2005

I worked with him for many many years. He was a kind, funny, gentle man. Always there when I needed help and lookout for me. Kinda like a stepdad. He will be greatly missed

RUTH BATES

August 30, 2005

I HAVE BEEN AT ROYAL PET NOW ALMOST 9 YEARS, AND I MET AND HAVE KNOWN BRUNO FOR THE ENTIRE TIME. BRUNO WAS ALWAYS ONE OF THE NICEST SALES PEOPLE HERE AT ROYAL. HE ALWAYS WAS HELPFUL TO ME IN MY JOB AT ROYAL. HE ALWAYS MADE MY DAY WITH THAT BIG SMILE OF HIS. I WILL SURELY MISS HIM.

Jim Vande Woude

August 30, 2005

I will always have great memories of Bruno and the community pet store in Huntington.

FRED HALL

August 30, 2005

BRUNO

IN THE EIGHT YEARS I HAVE KNOWN YOU, A SENSE OF HUMOR WAS YOUR TRADEMARK. YOU NEVER SAID A BAD WORD ABOUT ANYONE, AND I NEVER HEARD A BAD WORD SAID ABOUT YOU. REST IN PEACE

FRED

Michael & Janet Zabinsky

August 30, 2005

Forever with us

Stephen Dreizler

August 30, 2005

I am the owner of the Animal House Two pet store in Potsdam N.Y. I have known Bruno since I worked at the Animal House in Watertown N.Y., in all about 11 years. I was both shocked and deeply upset when I heard of his passing. Bruno was not only my salesman at Royal but a friend. I could always count on him to be helpful and to brighten my day. I know that I will miss him. Please know that that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephen Augenstein

August 30, 2005

Bruno, I was so lucky to know you for over 50 years. You always called me CUZ and when I passed by your office this morning I visioned you with your BIG SMILE. I love you CUZ and I miss you dearly.

P.S. say hello to Billy for me.

ROBERT CRONIN

August 30, 2005

I DON'T KNOW BRUNO SELMER THAT LONG BUT WHEN I WOULD TALK TO HIM HE WOULD ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE BY TELLING YOU HIS FAVORATE JOKES. OR WHEN I SAW HIM IN THE REST ROOM HE WOULD ALWAYS TELL ME HE HAD A FAVORATE URINAL HE USED AND HE WOULD WAIT FOR IT.

MY DEEPEST SYMPTHONY HE WAS QUITE A GOOD PERSON. I HAVE BEEN WORKING AT ROYAL APPROACHING 2 YEARS IN NOVEMBER. EACH TIME I HAD A PROBLEM WITH ONE OF HIS CUSTOMERS I ALWAYS LEFT WITH AN ANSWER AND A SMILE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP.

BOB CRONIN

RETURNS DEPT

ROYAL PET SUPPLIES

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