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Michael Bruce Obituary

MERIDEN -Michael Joseph Bruce, 56, passed away after a brief illness at MidState Medical Center on Tueday, Nov. 1, 2011. He was born Dec. 6, 1954 in Meriden a son of the late Joseph M. and Mary (Waterhouse) Bruce. Michael worked in maintenance at Platt High School. He loved model cars, fishing and working on his many cars.

The family would like to thank Dr. Hemdan and the fine nursing staff at MidState Medical Center for the care they gave Michael during his illness.

He is survived by a sister, Beverly Zaluski and her husband, Joseph, of Meriden, a brother, Lawrence Bruce of Meriden, two nieces, Stacey Buonanni and Kristy Palmer, two great nephews, Nicholas and Thomas Buonanni and his longtime girlfriend Diane Humphrey.

Funeral services will be private. The Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden is in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Nov. 6, 2011.

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Heidi Olsen

November 8, 2011

Lady Di, Larry and Beverly,
My deepest of sympathy to all of you. Mike also made me feel very special in his life. His laughter and jokes will truly be missed by all. and I will always hear in my head "you got the Heidi-Hi's"
May he rest in peace, he will be in my prayers.
Love and friendship always,
Heidi

AL Reilly

November 8, 2011

May God be with you now and forever...
your old friend...

Walt Zientek

November 7, 2011

Mike,
Godspeed Old Buddy. I so miss our talks at Platt. Baseball, cars, weather and the lottery games will never seem the same.
My sympathy to Diane and the family.
Walt Zientek,
Northford, CT

Ken Hodge

November 6, 2011

Larry,Beverly&Diane So sorry of the passing of Mike. I go back a long way as a co-worker & Friend he made a lot of us laugh always happy go lucky doubt he had any enemies!I'll miss ya Mike RIP (You Would) What Da!

Sue "Waszczak"

November 6, 2011

Godspeed, Michael. You always have and always will hold a very special place in my heart.

Tom Caneschi

November 6, 2011

My Deepest Sympathy,
Larry,Beverly,Diane and your entire family for your loss and also mine, Mike was one of my best friends for over 40 years. He was always there for me and I will miss him dearly but will never forget him as long as I live.If there is any thing I can do to help please let me know.
Tom

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