Gennaro Bruno
elevated YhsK4 August 20, 1942 ~ June 25, 2024
elevated YhsK4 Visitation
Monday, July 1, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
elevated YhsK4 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3Z6
elevated YhsK4 Funeral Mass
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
elevated YhsK4 Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated YhsK4 Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery- Holy Family Mausoleum
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario L3T 2C7
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elevated YhsK4 God called Gennaro Bruno peacefully on June 25, 2024 at the age of 81. He is now reunited in Heaven with his loving wife Franca. Cherished by his dear children Tony (Jamie) and Jennifer (Sergio). Proud nonno to Victoria, Claudia, Alanna and Alexander. He will always be remembered by his siblings the late- Aurora (Frank), Luigi (Claire) and Mary (Carmen). He will be held dear in the hearts of his family, relatives and many friends.
elevated YhsK4 In memory of Gennaro Bruno, donations can be made out to either the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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Our beloved Uncle Jerry ,
You gave all of us our first part time jobs and took us under your wing.
You were always a phone call away whenever my Mother needed anything.
It was beautiful to watch you spend time with all your grandkids.
Love always
Rosemary
We are so sorry to hear about this sad news. Sending our love and heartfelt condolences to the Bruno Family at this time. May his memory live on forever, may he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
It is with a broken heart and spirit that I send my sincere condolences to the family at the passing of Dearest Jerry. My earliest memories of visits to Toronto from a teenager to adulthood included Uncle Tony and Aunt Rose and family. Jerry was always there for me, interpreting the language, taking me places, and helping me to understand the people and customs of my own family heritage! He and Franca kindly welcomed me and my children into their home on our Toronto visits over the years. Lots of love and laughter, and his pride of his wife and children were a part of our time there. Jerry was caring, generous, hardworking, intelligent, and a great husband, father, brother, and a devoted grandfather.
He was generous with his time and concerns for many family members and his church, as well. He will not be forgotten, but will be remembered for the special person he was by my sons and so many others. Rest in peace, Dear Jerry, with lovely Franca by your side for eternity!
Gerry you will be missed dearly by your family and friends. I always enjoyed talking with you about everything from family to business. It was also a pleasure to serve you over the many past years. Good Bless you and your family.
Our sincere condolences, we are very sorry for your loss. Giovanni, Fabio, Vincenzo e Maria Assalone
Sending our sincere condolences to the Bruno family. May Jerry rest in eternal peace.
My deepest sympathy to the family members especially Tony and Jennifer. May Jerry rest in peace and be reunited with his wife Franca.
We’re really sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our prayers
You gave so much to this world. A beautiful Daughter a Strong Son, 4 amazing grandkids.
You were always there for anyone with a smile and advice. I will miss our talks. You leave us far too soon, but know that you will live on in the smiles and hearts of everyone that knew you.
It is at times like this that life reminds us of things we have taken for granted. With fewer family gatherings over the past few years I had forgotten that at almost every Naccarato gathering that Jerry attended I found myself sitting beside him. When given the choice of where to sit I always chose next to him or opposite him. Even though they were infrequent, I will truly miss our conversations. He was a genuine soul, who is now with his loving family that preceded him. Rest in peace Jerry.
Dear Tony and Jenn. We were very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. May our good Lord give you comfort.
It is with great sadness that relatives on the west coast (Vancouver area) learned of Gerry’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences are extended to the Bruno and Mauro families. Gerry will be fondly remembered for his kind, generous spirit and friendly, easy-going disposition.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace.
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our sincere condolences to the Bruno family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your joyous memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
I was so sorry to learn of your sudden passing.
We send our sincerest condolences to Tony and Jamie and Jennifer and Sergio. I know he thought the world of you all.
He was a wonderful uncle to all of his nieces and nephews and had great patience with us, especially when we requested the newest running shoes. We would await his arrival as we were sure he would deliver.
He had a wonderful smile and a beautiful laugh.
May he rest in peace now beside Aunt Franca.
You will be missed.
Lots of love Lina, and Emilio.
Tony and family, my deepest condolences for the loss of your dad.
May he rest in peace.
Dear Jennifer and Tony, We are saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. We have so many wonderful memories of being together at various paesani and family functions and of course of his many years in the shoe business. May he rest in peace with his beloved wife, Franca. Our sincerest condolences to you and your families.
Edda & Vincenzo Fata and Franca & Angelo Protomanni and family
Dear Tony & Jennifer,
Words cannot express our sadness to hear of your father’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences — You are in our thoughts and prayers🙏🏻
Remembering many fond memories living next door on Broadbent to you, your parents and grandparents. Your family was always thought of with warmth, fondness and held in the highest regard. Your father, Gerry, was always kind, humble, a caring father and gentleman; your mom, Franca, always friendly, with an infectious smile, lovely and caring.
May Gerry & Franca rest in eternal peace together 🕯️🕯️-
With deepest sympathy,
Luigi & Teresa Reda
Oreste & Rosemary
Dear Tony, Jennifer and family,
Our heartfelt condolences once again following the recent funeral of your father.
It may not feel like it right now but your father is in a better place and reunited with his wife. May he finally be at peace.