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Bruce Ungar Obituary
Port St. Lucie, FL
Captain Bruce A. Ungar of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away on November 15, 2018 after a hell of a fight against lymphoma. He was born in Wayne, MI on February 2,1952, to Frank Ungar and Annabelle (Coogan) Ungar. He was charter fishing Captain. Bruce loved hunting, Rock 'n Roll, and University of Michigan Football. Bruce is survived by his life companion Laurie Decker and her children Scott (Kara) Decker and Adam (Tina) Decker; his father Frank (Dee) Ungar; his five siblings; two granddaughters Skylar and Bristol; good friends including Rod (Judy) Thrythall, George (Judy) Santry, Dick (Renee) Scherman, and Bobby (Elaine) Raines. He was preceded in death by his mother Annabelle (Coogan) Ungar; grandparents Anton and Rose Ungar and Joseph and Irene Coogan. His family plans to celebrate Bruce's life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bruce's honor to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society or enjoy a day out on the water in his memory. Funeral arrangements are entrusted in the care of Martin Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy can be made by visiting www.Martin-Funeral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Ungar
6 Entries
JR
January 1, 2019
I met Bruce in my early teens, he was one of kind. I will always recall his feisty spirit & bravery. I know he will be greatly missed by his family & many, many, friends. Rest easy now.
JR.
November 25, 2018
MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I MET BRUCE WHEN I WAS ABOUT 14 YEARS OLD, IN LINCOLN PARK, MICHIGAN,HE WAS A FRIEND OF A FRIEND THAT INTRODUCED US, DAVID OLSZEWSKI,IN THE EARLY 1970'S BRUCE WORKED CONSTRUCTION,HE HAD A FALL AND BROKE MANY BONES IN HIS BODY,THEY HAD HIM IN A DEVICE THAT HAD HIM IN TRACTION OR WHAT EVER IT WAS CALLED,THEY DID NOT EXPECT HIM TO LIVE, BUT BRUCE BEAT ALL THE ODDS AND RECOVERED,HE WAS WALKING AGAIN,YOU COULD NOT BREAK HIS SPIRIT.IN THE 1980'S DAVID TOLD HIM TO MOVE TO FLORIDA,WHERE DAVID HAD MOVED TO.THE REST IS HISTORY. R.I.P. BRUCE, YOU WERE A ONE OF A KIND PERSON,AND YOU WILL BE MISSED MY FRIEND, GARY VIVODA
Kathy Scherman
November 21, 2018
So many fond memories of Bruce and great stories that will stay with me forever. I am honored and blessed to have known Bruce. Always willing to lend a hand and help out.
Remember the good times and laughter he brought.
November 21, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bobby and Elaine Raines
November 16, 2018
Words cannot express the sadness. Our hearts go out to Lori and the family.
Our brother can rest easy now.
Joe Edge
November 16, 2018
RIP my friend
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