Bruno Quattrone

1925 - 2012

SALAMANCA - Mr. Bruno C. Quattrone, 87, of Highland Avenue, died Thursday, (July 5, 2012) in his home.
Born March 28, 1925, in Salamanca, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary Fallanca Quattrone. He was married July 2, 1955, in St. Mary's Church, Little Valley, to the former Patricia Mohr, who survives.
Mr. Quattrone was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was awarded the Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 10 stars, and the Philippine Liberation Medal with two stars.
He was employed as an electrician at Dresser Rand in Olean for 32 years prior to his retirement.
Mr. Quattrone was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish and the American Legion Hughes-Skiba Post #535 in Salamanca.
Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Denise (Steven) Hyson of Conshohocken, Pa.; a son, Gary Quattrone of Salamanca; two grandsons, Edward Hyson and Robert Hyson, both of Conshohocken; one sister, Sara Kyler of Salamanca; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three sisters, Antoinette Clark, Nancy Rettig and Margaret Von Rhode; and two brothers, Peter Quattrone and Anthony Quattrone.
Friends may call Monday (July 9, 2012) at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, from 10 until 11:30 a.m., when funeral and committal services will be held with the Rev. Patrick Melfi, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish, officiating.
Burial will be in Green Cemetery, Great Valley. Full military honors will be conducted by members of the American Legion Hughes-Skiba Post #535 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars John F. Ahrens Post #5296.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Salamanca Fire Department. E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.