Carl Bruno

1922 - 2006

BRUNO Carl Thomas Carl Bruno, age 83, of Toledo, died at Flower Hospital on Wednesday, August 30, 2006, of complications from a stroke. He was the ninth of eleven children born to Louis V. and Rosa (Leone) Bruno on November 6, 1922. He graduated from Libbey High School (Class of 1940) and The University of Toledo and received a Master's of Social Work Administration degree from George Williams College. Carl was extremely proud of his U.S. Naval Submarine Service, where he served as Electrician's Mate, Second Class in the Pacific Theatre from 1942-1946. He maintained his interest in submarine service and currently served as President of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II and was an active member of the Navy League. Carl began his social work career at the YMCA as a Youth Director serving in South Toledo; Appleton, Wisconsin and South Chicago. His career continued as a District Community Services Consultant for the State of Wisconsin in Green Bay. Carl went on to work as an instructor at The University of Toledo, Community College, served as Director of Intake Services for Lucas County Children's Services Board and retired in 1994 from Lucas County Department of Human Services, where he served for 23 years in various positions including Assistant Director and Supervisor of Training & Development. In 1960, Carl met the love of his life, Velerh J. Huffman, at a YMCA Business & Professionals dance. They married on June 30, 1961 and enjoyed 45 years together. Carl was involved in many organizations: 16 years with the Toledo Metro Federal Credit Union Board; President of Public Employee Retirees of Ohio Chapter 4 and a member of AFSCME Retirees, Chapter 109; ASPA; Chambers Chapter of NAFYR (Retired YMCA Directors); NASW and volunteered at Wildwood Manor House. Carl was a devoted member of Monroe Street United Methodist Church, where he served for several years on the Social Concerns Committee, as well as being very active in the Methodist Men's Breakfast group. He loved to sing and took great pleasure in photography and videography. He enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Carl is survived by his wife, Velerh; daughter, Melanie (close friend, Van Portsche); sister, Jacquelyn G. Bruno; brother, Louis (Kathryn) Bruno; sister-in-law, Virginia Bruno and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, five sisters and one niece. The family will receive friends at Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 West Sylvania Avenue, on Friday, September 1, from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Carl's life will be honored in a service of celebration at Monroe Street United Methodist Church, 3613 Monroe Street, on Saturday, September 2, at 1 p.m. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy in Carl's memory may contribute to Monroe Street United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice.