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James Bruno Obituary
PLAINS TWP. — James R. Bruno, MD, resident of Plains Township and Internist in the Pittston area, died on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Pittston on July 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph N. Bruno and Josephine (DiGeso) Bruno. Jim had eight siblings: Dr. Joseph Bruno Jr., Dr. Anthony Bruno (deceased), John Bruno (deceased), Dr. Francis Bruno, Michael Bruno, Joanne Giovannini, Maryann Connors and Susanne Ninassi.
His educational experience included Scranton Preparatory School, Lehigh University, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara Medical School, Medical Internship at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Medical Residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He practiced medicine in the Wyoming Valley for more than forty years, starting at the Gramercy Park Building, then Pittston Medical Associates and most recently with Commonwealth Physician Network. He treated patients like family and cultivated long-lasting friendships in the community.
Jim's greatest pride, though, was his family. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara (Sullivan) Bruno, his children, Dr. Emily Bruno, Matthew Bruno (Sarah), Douglas Bruno (Amanda), and Laura Bruno-Simarano (Jess). Most special were his nine grandchildren: Ella, Lauren, Alexandra, Rachel and Olivia Bruno, and Lillian, Josephine, Margaret and Eliza Bruno-Simarano.
Friends and family may call from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains, PA 18705. A prayer service will be held at noon at church. Arrangements by the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains, PA 18705.
The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorial donations may be made to The SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, or to the American Red Cross, 256 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
For additional information or to leave Dr. Bruno's family a message of condolence, please visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Bruno
Jay, Helena Bonito
May 19, 2019
So sorry to hear about Dr. Bruno's passing. He was our Doctor and our friend. He will be deeply missed.
Margaret Hoover
May 12, 2019
Dear Barbara and the entire Bruno family,
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Bruno. We are so grateful for the treatment and care he has given and shown us over the last several decades. He was a true blessing in our lives and and we will never forget his kindness. Dr. Bruno will be missed by so many people and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss but we know God is watching over you all during this time.
God Bless you all - Margaret and Jack Hoover, and family
Paul Marranca
May 12, 2019
To the Bruno Family,
I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing, please accept my sincere condolences. He was a dedicated, compassionate and loving professional. My prayers go out to his entire family. May he rest in peace.
Deneen Bowlin
May 11, 2019
Dear Mrs. Bruno and family,
I am writing to you on behalf of my parents Dino and Dorothy Pieri as well as myself and my sister Michele Small. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. He was my parents' doctor for years until then needed to move out of the area. They loved him dearly as their doctor and as their friend. He was a wonderful,caring, compassionate and dedicated doctor. My mom had open heart surgery around a time when he needed to be off work for arrival of a grandchild but he took time away from his family to stop by the hospital to see my mom to reassure her and check in on her. She has never forgotten that. He was a blessing in their lives! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May God bless you all. Dino and Dorothy Pieri, Michele Small and Deneen Bowlin
May 11, 2019
Mrs. Bruno, Emily, Matt, Doug and Laura. I am so sorry to have just heard the news being out of the area. My childhood memories with your family are so fond and spending time with you all with Dr. Bruno's laugh. My deepest condolences.
Kerry Rogers
May 11, 2019
Kindly accept our sincerest condolences.
The Orth Family
May 10, 2019
We would like to thank Dr. Bruno for all the years we worked for him, his kindness and love will never be forgotten. May our lord truly bless your whole family, Randy & Caroline Fleming
Cathy Olive
May 10, 2019
Dear Mrs Bruno & Family. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father & grandfather. I was a patient of Dr Bruno for 13 years and the care he gave me will never be forgotten. He was an excellent caring devoted Dr and he went the extra mile for me & his patients. I will always remember he hospitalized me one day, late afternoon and around 9:30 PM he walked into my room. I said what are you doing here it's late. He said I'm your Dr and I'm here to check on you. He didn't have to come so late but he was concerned about me. That's who Dr Bruno was!
My heart is broken that God has taken such a wonderful man so early in life. He will be missed by me & so many of his patients. Again we are so very sorry for your loss. May God watch over all of you & help you heal with good memories of this good man. God Bless
May 9, 2019
My deepest condolence to Dr. Bruno's family. Dr Bruno was a very kind and caring person with greatest sense of humor. Many time when i called him regarding his patient, he answered "You called to say hello?"
Rest in peace. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Marina
Sr Claire Marie Kulp IHM
May 9, 2019
Dear Mrs Bruno and family all those who love dr bruno, my sincere sympathy upon his loss to all of you and to all he served so well. Much love and many prayers,
Angelo & Carol Answini
May 9, 2019
We were so saddened by hearing Dr. Bruno had passed away. He was an amazing man, so kind and patient with everyone. He was my mother in law's doctor for many years. She loved him like a son! Wishing you comfort in this trying time.
May 9, 2019
Dear Bruno Family, words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Dr. Bruno was an amazing human being, gentle and kind, a dedicated and compassionate, brilliant physician. He was a role model for me through the years. His love and friendship he extended to our family over the years will be cherished and dearly missed. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Love, Ray, Catherine, Isabelle, Elia, and Sonia
May 9, 2019
To the Family and Staff of the late Dr. James Bruno.
With Heartfelt and Deepest Sympathy in the loss of such a wonderful Dr. and Friend a loss to the entire community. May He Rest IN Peace and let the Perpetual Light Shine upon Him.
Carl Angelella
Pittston Twp. Pa.
Patient and Friend
Ronald Harris, M.D.
May 8, 2019
To the Bruno family,
It saddens me to have learned of the passing of a collegue who was not only respected by his patients for his compassionate care but also by the physicians who worked with him during his long career. I was fortunate to have innumerable conversations with Jim regarding our patients over the last forty years.
He will be sorely missed by all those who had the privilege of working with this outstanding physician.
Nora Sharo
May 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss.He was my doctor fo 39 yrs. A great man and doctor.
Sr. Jude Njeri
May 8, 2019
Rest in peace Dr. Bruno. Joanne, your brother now lives on forever in the loving and compassionate arms of his maker. You will see him again. May this fact bring consolation to your sorrowing heart
Jack MacCartney
May 8, 2019
Very sad to hear of Jim's passing. I grew up with him and he was a
friend I will remember. My deepest condolences to the Bruno family.
marilyn zigmund luke
May 8, 2019
Dr. Bruno took care of so many people with compassion and intelligence. His legacy will not be forgotten.
Tom Gorman
May 8, 2019
Dr. Bruno was my family's doctor for as long as I can remember. He was extremely kind and highly regarded by my mom and we shall be forever grateful. I respected his advise and his genuine interest in my wellbeing always. I'm deeply saddened by his passing and would like to send sincere condolences to his family.
Linda Niezgoda
May 8, 2019
My deepest condolences to the entire Bruno family. He was well respected by the nurses at WBGH. Rest in peace physician.
May 8, 2019
Dr Bruno was a very kind and caring person
Our Deepest condolences to Bruno Family.
RIP our prayers for the Family
Dr Satish & Neela Patel
May 8, 2019
My condolences to the Bruno Family. May God grant you strength during this difficult time.
Rena and John Rothschild
May 8, 2019
We share your sadness at his passing. His humanity, kindness and competence were an example for all of us who worked with him and appreciated and respected him.
Suzanne Suzanne Peifer Grabosky
May 8, 2019
I cherish you and your family growing up together. And working with youin the 80s. And taking care of me.
Michele Pulli
May 8, 2019
Am deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Bruno's passing......I worked with him at WBGH for few years.My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.Godspeed Doc.
Frank & Lori Nocito
May 7, 2019
Our community has suffered a great loss with the passing of Dr. Bruno.He cared for so many of us with great skill, compassion and dedication.We loved him as both our doctor and as our friend, and we will miss him immensely.We extend our deepest condolences to his family, and we thank them for sharing him with us. Lori and Frank Nocito
Joseph Boyko
May 7, 2019
Very sorry to hear of Dr. Bruno's passing. My he R.I.P.
May 7, 2019
OUR DEEPER SYPATHIES TO THE DR BRUNO FAMILY, HE WAS MORE THAN A DR TO US HE WAS A CLOSE FRIEND.
GEORGE & GEMMA ANTONIK
May 7, 2019
So sorry to hear about Dr. Bruno. He was a wonderful doctor We will all miss him. James and Alberta Coolbaugh
Bernadette Cerza
May 7, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Bruno family. For 40 years, he has treated my family and me. We were so blessed to have him as our doctor. May he Rest In Peace.
Denise and Barbara Del Serra
May 7, 2019
Thankyou Dr Bruno for taking the best care of our parents for over 30 years. Your kind bedside manner and extraordinary care kept them healthy well into their 80's.
Mary and Jim King
May 7, 2019
Dr. James Bruno will be remembered as a credit to his profession, a doctor whose concern for his patients was genuine and sincere. He made every patient feel special and they adored him.
If you worked with him , you became part of his family.
Our hearts go out to Barbara and his children Emily, Matt, Doug and Laura and their families. His true legacy lies in the hearts of the people he served.
Andrea Newberry
May 7, 2019
Dr. Bruno was a wonderful doctor, person and man. I was a patient of his for many years prior to moving out of state. He was very knowledgeable and caring doctor. He touched and saved many lives. He will be missed by many. My prayers go out to his family.
Diane & Don Halliday
May 7, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Bruno family. Dr. Bruno was not only my family doctor but I also had the pleasure of working with him. He was a kind and compassionate man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Dr. Bruno, your rest is here and your suffering is gone, peace, God bless and may your memory live on.
Barbara Perlock
May 7, 2019
My condolences to the entire family for your loss. Dr. Bruno was a wonderful caring person. He was doctor for all of my family for many years. Last year my brother was stricken with a severe illness and was hospitalized for months. Dr. Bruno coordinated his care with the many physicians that were treating him. If it wasn't for Dr. Bruno my brother would not be alive today. During this time I also lost my mother. Dr. Bruno was in contact with me almost daily. I will never forget the compassion and concern he showed during this very difficult time. We have not only lost a wonderful doctor but a true patient advocate who treated you as a person.
Linda Tuminelli
May 7, 2019
Many hearts were broken and tears shed upon hearing of Dr. Bruno's passing. As so many others have said, Dr. Bruno wasn't just my doctor but also my friend. I will never forget him, his compassion and the many life lessons I learned from him. RIP Dr. Bruno. He will forever have a special place in my heart. Sincere condolences to the Bruno family.
Melissa Wassel
May 7, 2019
Deepest condolences to Mrs. Bruno, Emily, Matt, Doug, Laura and families. Dr. Bruno was an amazing man who will be greatly missed by so many. I am so saddened by his passing, the neighborhood will not be the same. I hope you can find comfort in knowing how many lives he touched during this most difficult time.
Lisa Barge
May 7, 2019
My deepest condolences to family, friends and our community. Always a selfless servent to others, you are missed beyond measure. RIP Doc
Sincerely,
Chris and Lisa Barge
Tina Louise (Maira) Gristina
May 7, 2019
My deepest sympathy to all the Bruno family. Not a kinder, more respectful, considerate , supportive man could be found in our small cities of West Pittston and Pittston. My physician since my high school days to the present. Our mothers were friends, and he saw me through the most difficult times of my life including end of life decisions for my parents. He will be missed tremendously.
May 7, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Bruno family on the loss of a great gentleman. It was such a pleasure knowing and working with him. May his memory be eternal.
Sincerely ,
Maggie Pugh
Holly Jones
May 7, 2019
My condolences for the loss of Dr. Bruno. My mother, Carole, worked as Dr. & Mrs. Bruno's housekeeper for many years when I was a little girl. She always spoke very highly of both Dr. & Mrs. Bruno. May your memories of him keep him forever alive within you.
May 7, 2019
Dear Mary Ann & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May he R.I.P. I will keep him & all his loved ones in my thoughts & prayers.
Dave Zack
Cheryl Golushka
May 7, 2019
Barbara, Emily, Matt, Doug & Laura
My heart is broken that you have lost such a wonderful husband, Father and Grandfather!
He was more then just my family Doctor he was a Friend! My prayers are with all of your family at this time and in the days to come!
May God Bless him and you!
Mary Anne & John Whitonis
May 7, 2019
James was a great doctor, wonderful person and above all, a great friend. We will miss him immensely. We will pray for Jim's soul as well for the comfort of his family at this most difficult time.
Susan Kaczorowski
May 7, 2019
My very deepest sympathies-- we have lost a very kind and caring soul. Dr. Bruno was such a very special person and physician-he always made me want to be the best person and physician I could be.
Tom & Shirley Estus
May 7, 2019
our deepest sympathy to the Bruno family.
Jim was a very special person and doctor and will be missed by all that knew him
Joan Mc Fadden
May 7, 2019
The loss of a great and gentle man and Doctor leaves a void in our world never to be filled. My daughters and I had the privilege of working with DR. God Bless all the family through this tragic loss He will help you get through this trying time Rest in Peace
DR. JIM
Sharon Casseri Muslosli
May 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss. This was one of the greatest doctors and men I have had the pleasure to come in contact with. He will truly be missed by all that knew him. May he enjoy eternal life with Jesus. He is now where he deserves to be with the Angels
Christine Bruno
May 7, 2019
Thank you for allowing me to share special visits with an amazing man. Love you Uncle Jimmy. May you rest in peace with Grandma.
Dr.Lauren Argenio
May 7, 2019
It is with deepest sympathy to the entire Bruno family that I remember Jim, my friend, an excellent physician and a kind human being. RIP.
Nancy Bellas RN
May 7, 2019
A tremendous loss for many. Dr. Bruno was professional gentleman with a great sense of humor. Remembering his visits to the ER, he always delivered genuine care to his patients and always gave us a laugh. RIP Dr. Bruno.
sheila zambetti
May 7, 2019
he will be greatly missed, he was my Dr when he started practicing in Pittston no one can ever replace him.
Dr Sam and Janet Rizzo
May 7, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the Bruno family. Jim was a terrific person and physician. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and those who were fortunate enough to have him as their doctor.
paul MONSEUR
May 7, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Marion Reap
May 7, 2019
Dr. Bruno's family my deepest condolences he will be sadly missed. He will always be one of the best doctors I have ever had and known
Michael Adler
May 7, 2019
A great man whom we all shall miss, my condolences to his family.
Frank A Guasto
May 6, 2019
It is with a very heavy heart upon my hearing of Dr Jim Bruno's passing. For over 40 yrs he was not only my Dr, but a friend. His kindness, sense of humor and the way he treated everyone was unparalleled. God Bless you Doc & God Speed.
My sincere sympathies to the entire Bruno family.
Katie Serafin
May 6, 2019
To the Bruno family my deepest condolences to you and your family in this difficult time your husband father, grandfather was a truly an amazing man. He will be missed tremendously at our office we are all going to miss his smile and jokes and personality. But he will forever be in our hearts and memory forever.
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