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Rayon Thomas
July 22, 2025
Sending sincere condolences and prayers to Bruce's Mom, Wife, Children and Family. My name is Ray (Rayon) Thomas, Bruce's little Brother through the Big Brother Program. I was in the 6th grade when we were matched and what a match it was! We had so much in common from being Athletes (Football, Baseball, Basketball, to Wrestling) and just our characteristics. He was the Big Brother I always wanted to have, and color had nothing (He, Caucasian and I Jamaican American). We were two peas in a pod! He taught me so much and showed me what a "Real Gentleman" was and how to carry yourself. He was the Quarterback of the M.I.T. Engineers Football Club (#10) and he worked it out for me to be the Team Manager. I remember getting my M.I.T. Blue Team Jacket with my name Rayon #10. I wore the number 10 when I played Quarterback Freshman year at Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School. He was my "Role Model" He exposed this young Inner-City kid to so many different experiences. From traveling with the Football Club on away games and interacting and having conversations with the other players and coaches. It truly broadened my horizons! He and his good Friend Al had a little Sandwich Shop on campus, and he taught me how to run the register and make sandwiches. It was my first foray into the world of entrepreneurship/business. He and Al took me and my Friend Albert Coipel camping and fishing in the mountains (Don't recall if it was in MA, or NH or Maine). We had a great time; I fell into the stream where we were fishing as the rocks were slippery! Bruce would come to Cambridge to pick me up in his Datsun B310 (Hatchback Two-Door) and take me to various events. My family loved him and loved him more! He was a Blessing!! He told me that one day I would have the attention of many people as he felt I was a great speaker. I have been a Broadcaster for 42 years since 1983 and Professional PA Announcer and CEO of my own Consultancy Company. He was right! I miss you Big Bro and may the Lord continue to keep You. Rest Easy and continued Love
ATEM EBAKO
December 7, 2023
You went too early
chento marroon
June 27, 2020
he was a great man i would love to see him sometime
Karen Eisenstein
October 9, 2014
Dear Mrs. Wrobel and Family,
We were just recently told about Bruce's passing and our hearts are aching with you in your loss. Bruce was a dear friend and study partner in high school. He went on to do great things in this world and will never be forgotten. Please know our family is keeping all of you in our daily thoughts and prayers. God must have really needed Bruce for a special project in heaven!
With Deepest Sympathies,
Karen (Storkel) Eisenstein
Stephanie (Storkel) Van Nuss
Dr. Stephen & Diana Storkel
March 9, 2014
Dear Marlo and family, although I did not know Bruce but reading about him has shown me that he was an amazing man one in a million someone to be proud of. It is with great sadness that I send you and your family my deepest heart felt condolences on the shocking tragedy of his passing and may your sorrows pass quickly. You have my deepest sympathy.May God bless you all. Nick Caraccio...I sent you a sympathy card about a month ago but don't know if you received it thats why Iam writing this.... Please stay well all of you.
March 9, 2014
Dear Marlo and family, although i did not now Bruce , but reading about him shows me he was truly an amazing man one in a million,someone to be proud of. It is with great sadness that i send you and your family my deepest heart felt condolences on this shocking tragedy of his passing.I am so sorry to hear of this and you have my deepest sympathy,May God bless you all and my you sorrows pass quickly . Sincerely Nick Caraccio... PS I sent you a sympathy card about a month ago but don't know if you received it thats why i am writing this. Please stay well all of you.
Sheri Galan
February 27, 2014
I am beyond saddened. You will be remembered.
Michelle H
January 21, 2014
Although we never met...you were an amazing friend to me.
Dagmar Obereigner
January 9, 2014
I will love and miss you, my dear friend, always.
John Stenard
January 7, 2014
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a great man, MIT Wrestling teammate, and friend. My deepest sympathy to his family. Bruce taught me how to be a better wrestler, teammate, and man. The world has lost a great visionary and humanist.
I will never forget the great MIT Wrestling season of 1978-79, which Bruce Co-Captained with Gary Spletter, and Bob Crozier, Chris Capelli, Hoyt Davidson, and I rounded out the upper weights. The first match of the season was a close one, in which both Bruce and I would have to win in order for the MIT team to win. Before his match at 193lbs, Bruce bet me a milkshake that “I can beat my guy better than you can beat yours” with me wrestling last at HWT. We each won that day, and continued to bet each other a milkshake at each match after that for the rest of the season, in which each of us went nearly undefeated, and which was a winning one for the team as a whole. Though my season was cut short by a shoulder injury, by seasons' end, we had broken even with our betting, and at a team dinner at 20 Chimneys, passed a single milkshake back-and-forth across the table ten times! I hope Bruce is now enjoying the milkshakes in heaven. Rest in peace my friend.
Sarjit Singh
January 7, 2014
My deepest condolences to his mother, wife, family & friends.
Celeste Beatty
January 2, 2014
We met during an All for Africa event in NYC. I told him about a friends project in Papua and he agreed to meet to discuss further. I was deeply inspired by his insights and advice. What a awesome person. We will never forget you Bruce.
Eulogio Santaella
December 26, 2013
A tribute to Bruce Wrobbel from the Dominican Republic
I did not have the opportunity to meet personally Bruce Wrobbel but I had permanent evidences of the efforts that he made ,giving the support to relevant projects in an attempt to solve the critical energy situation of the Dominican Republic.My condolence to his wife and children
Darcy Prather
December 23, 2013
As one of the hundreds who got a chance to play football at MIT because of Bruce's generosity, I join in mourning his passing. While I love that he had a passion for the fun of the girdiron, I appreciate him all the more because of passionate support of people a continent away. An athlete, a scholar, a giving man what more could one aspire to be? My condolences to the family. Know that others will follow the path that his spirit lit and make the world a better place.
Scott Nyberg
December 18, 2013
Many aspire to it, but Bruce was the True Gentleman . . .
Dean Livelybrooks (Brooks)
December 18, 2013
One of my heroes when we were undergrads together at MIT. Just the right admixture of leadership & compassion. We'll all miss Bruce.
Art Aaron
December 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce's family. He was a great friend and that rare combination of a dreamer who transformed dreams into reality. God bless you and keep you, Bruce
Keith Therrien
December 18, 2013
A big heart. Willing to put aside all obstacles and prejudices to make peoples' lives better and more meaningful. Will be missed.
Mary Pat Walsh
December 16, 2013
Prayers going out to the family. I didn't know Bruce, but I went to school with his sister Sandy. My deepest sympathy goes out to all that knew this wonderful man.
Chris Harrington
December 15, 2013
A wonderful human being , I'm so sad all of your possibilities ended like this, I thought you were exceptional, in every way , rest in peace my friend
Bill McLaughlin
December 14, 2013
Bruce was a role model for me in High School,played baseball together on the Tigers in Babe Ruth. A life well lived Bruce! Too short for this Earth, you made a difference!
Barbara Stanczyk
December 14, 2013
Just came from the memorial mass of another friend who graduated with Bruce- Ed West. Bruce was always a great person to be around in high school. Sorry to hear of his passing. Hearing of his accomplishments makes me feel very lucky to have known him. The world has lost a great man.
Jeanne & Bill Yukich
December 14, 2013
Dear Ginny, Dylan, Summer and Wrobel Family,
Bill, Matthew and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. While Bruce will obviously be missed on a worldwide level, it does not compare to how much he will be missed by all of you. The example he gave by the way he lived his life is something for everyone to aspire to. While it will not be of much consolation at this sad time, most people never know anyone like Bruce their entire lives. You all have been directly related to him and known the joy of his company. With time, we hope you will be able to remember that feeling and less of what you feel now.
Rick Meinig
December 14, 2013
Your influence and inspiration transcended those few hectic years we spent as fraternity brothers. Saddened by your loss but hopeful that your legacy continues with you family, friends and colleagues....
December 14, 2013
A TRIBUTE TO BRUCE WROBEL FROM TALANGAYE IN CAMEROON
WE SPENT OUR LIVES OF DESPAIR AND HOPELESSNESS IN TALANGAYE.
WITH EMPTY NIGHTS AND DAYS PASSING AWAY ONE AFTER ANOTHER.
WE SEARCHED SINCE TIME IMMEMORIAL
FOR THAT MOMENT, ONCE IN A LIFETIME,
FOR FATE TO BRING US SOMEONE WHO IS OUR DREAM
FOR A LIFE OF HOPE AND JOYFULNESS
THEN CAME BRUCE WROBEL ON THE WINGS OF FATE.
AND ALL AT ONCE A DREAM WAS BORN IN TALANGAYE.
FOR NOW AND FOR EVER SGSOC WILL NEVER END.
FOR EVERY CHILD, EVERY WOMAN AND EVERY MAN
WILL SPEND THEIR LIVES HAPPILY FOR ONE REASON
BRUCE WROBEL OUR DREAM WILL LIVE FOR EVER IN OUR HEARTS.
YOUR SUN WILL NEVER SET IN OUR HEARTS.
FOR NOW AND FOREVER IT WILL SHINE FOR THE ONE REASON YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE
TO END POVERTY AND MISERY IN TALANGAYE.
THERE COULD BE NO MORE NOBLE CAUSE TO DIE FOR.
WE THANK YOU FOR THIS NEVER ENDING LEGACY
HIS MAJESTY DR. CHIEF ATEM EBAKO
CHIEFDOM OF TALANGAYE
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON.
Bill bouchey
December 13, 2013
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bruce, to his family and children; May he be well remembered as a good man and father. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family and to our friend, Summer. Fondly, Bill and Simone Bouchey
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