Name: Calling hours for Julia Bruno
Start: 2019-09-06T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-09-06T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Della Vecchia Funeral Home - Southington

Julia Bruno, 17, of Southington passed away as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the CT Children's Medical Center in Hartford. She was surrounded by her family.

She was born September 9, 2001, the beloved daughter of Todd and Kathy (Thorn) Bruno and was the big sister and best friend to her brother Jacob Bruno.

Julia was a senior at Southington High School and was employed by the Southington YMCA as a child care provider. She loved taking care of children. She touched so many lives during her 17 years and was an organ donor. Because of that 5 young people will be given a second chance at life because of her.

In addition to her parents and brother, she leaves her paternal grandparents, Anthony and Susan Bruno, uncles, Bobby and JoAnn Thorn, John and Kathy Thorn, David and Christine Thorn, Ray and Sharyl Thorn, Rick and Lisa Thorn and Ken and Nikki Thorn; Aunts, Laurie and Ray Ciarello, Sherry and Jack Sullivan and Lori and Mike Miller; great aunts, Joan Kiley and Lynn Caruso along with many dear cousins and friends from childhood to high school. She was predeceased by her paternal grandmother Linda Barone and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Mary Thorn.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington. (Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church). Calling hours will be Friday at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Julia Bruno Scholarship Fund, PO Box 156, Thomaston, CT 06787 or to CCMC, 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

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Published by The Record-Journal from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Julia Bruno

Sponsored by Della Vecchia Funeral Home - Southington.

13 Entries

Rhonda Minnella

September 12, 2019

Kathy & family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about your daughter's passing. There are no words!!!! May all the beautiful memories you have of her bring you peace and comfort.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Love, Rhonda Minnella

Chris Mocadlo

September 9, 2019

I will always keep your beautiful daughter in my heart and prayers.. She shares a birthday with my son.
Love and Strength

September 7, 2019

Dear Family of this stunning young lady.
I'm a Mom from Old Saybrook who can't imagine
your grief. We all fear for our children's safety and health. To hear the news of Julia's
tragedy is beyond my comprehension and logic.
Please try to take one day at a time. Listen only to your heart as you try to go forward.
I will pray that somehow God will find you peace
and courage as you try to make sense of this.
Tears are healing. Let them flow. I will keep Julia in my heart and prayers.
Blessings to your family
kd

Sheri Leone

September 6, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter I will keep u all in my thoughts and prayers I hope the days ahead find u peace and comfort

Patty Buckley

September 6, 2019

I am so very saddened and sorry for your loss. Your entire family are in my prayers. I wish you all Peace & Love.

Gina D'Angelo

September 6, 2019

Todd, Kathy and Jacob, I am so very sorry for your loss. Though I never met her in person, Julia was a beautiful girl whose light will shine on through the gift of life she gave to others. My heartfelt prayers of comfort and peace to you and all of Julia's family and friends in the tough days ahead.

Erin Caouette

September 6, 2019

Julia was a beautiful, funny, polite, hard working young lady. She was a student of mine both in middle school and in the 10th grade. At her after- school job at the Y, she took care of my daughter, Maisie. She had a gift with preschool kids. She always greeted me with a bright smile. I miss her already. Rest easy, sweet girl.

Deb Freeman

September 5, 2019

I am so very sorry for the passing of your beautiful daughter. I have never met her or your family but as a Mother and former owner of a childcare center wanted to share , that these young adults working with children hold such a precious gift of caring , joy , enthusiasm for others and life itself and in doing so shine a bit brighter and through that compassion experience life in a depth of richness that many older adults struggle to grasp. Her tribute written is full but please know each child she worked with, helped or simply smiled at was so gifted by her footprint left in this earthly journey. May your hearts be eased by the comfort of others as your acceptance begins. May the strength and love of God and family embrace you.

Sally & Frank Dwyer

September 4, 2019

Julia's beautiful light will shine forever. Deepest sympathy to the Bruno family at the loss of your precious daughter.

Matthew Couzens

September 4, 2019

Our deepest sympathies to the families in southington suffering such grief

Mary Silva

September 4, 2019

I'm so saddened by the loss of your beautiful girl. May she Rest In Peace.

Jennifer Berliner

September 3, 2019

My 5 yo nephew had a great connection with Julia, when everyday after school she greeted him off the bus for the YMCA program. I only get to enjoy my nephew because a family like yours gave the gift of life through organ donation. Three years ago I had a heart transplant. Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family. May Julia's memory be a blessing.

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