Jun. 18, 1929 - Aug. 16, 2012
Together at Last
Retired Brigadier General America Paul Bruno passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on June 18, 1929 in Verona, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest son of seven children born to Angelina (Tirre) and Guytano Bruno, Italian immigrants who named him "America" in honor of the adopted country they were so proud of.
Paul's life exemplified the American dream. When he was only five years old, his father, who worked in a steel mill, passed away. With the breadwinner gone, the family of seven moved into a tiny two-bedroom home and struggled to make ends meet. Young Paul pitched in by setting pins in a bowling alley and caddying at the local golf course where he learned to play and love the game.
He attended North Carolina State University on a football scholarship, but transferred to Memphis State University after he met and eloped with the one and only love of his life, Jean (Brown). At Memphis, he played fullback and received his Air Force ROTC commission as a distinguished graduate. He made his career in the military, rising steadily through the ranks (he was Captain America for a time) and retiring as a Brigadier General. He was Vice Commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah and his career culminated as Commander of the International Logistics Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
After retirement, Paul and Jean returned to Utah and for the next twenty years he and his two sons worked together in a family business. He made good use of his abilities as a scratch golfer and fondly remembered playing against Arnold Palmer in high school. He adored his wife Jean, his children and grandchildren, and friends in every corner of the globe ~ especially the Silver Supper Club members who can still hear him singing, "Amore."
Paul is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Tony and Bill; sisters Frances, Mary Grace (Crossey) and Millie (Haywood); and his beloved wife. He is survived by his brother Armand; sons Paul (Michelle) and William (Nina); grandchildren Christina, Christopher, Ahna and Halley; and nieces and nephews across the country. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful staff of Garden Terrace and to the VA for their outstanding care and support.
A wake will be held on Monday, August 20 at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holladay, Utah on Tuesday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Utah.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.starksfuneral.com
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on August 19, 2012
Together at Last
Retired Brigadier General America Paul Bruno passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on June 18, 1929 in Verona, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest son of seven children born to Angelina (Tirre) and Guytano Bruno, Italian immigrants who named him "America" in honor of the adopted country they were so proud of.
Paul's life exemplified the American dream. When he was only five years old, his father, who worked in a steel mill, passed away. With the breadwinner gone, the family of seven moved into a tiny two-bedroom home and struggled to make ends meet. Young Paul pitched in by setting pins in a bowling alley and caddying at the local golf course where he learned to play and love the game.
He attended North Carolina State University on a football scholarship, but transferred to Memphis State University after he met and eloped with the one and only love of his life, Jean (Brown). At Memphis, he played fullback and received his Air Force ROTC commission as a distinguished graduate. He made his career in the military, rising steadily through the ranks (he was Captain America for a time) and retiring as a Brigadier General. He was Vice Commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah and his career culminated as Commander of the International Logistics Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
After retirement, Paul and Jean returned to Utah and for the next twenty years he and his two sons worked together in a family business. He made good use of his abilities as a scratch golfer and fondly remembered playing against Arnold Palmer in high school. He adored his wife Jean, his children and grandchildren, and friends in every corner of the globe ~ especially the Silver Supper Club members who can still hear him singing, "Amore."
Paul is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Tony and Bill; sisters Frances, Mary Grace (Crossey) and Millie (Haywood); and his beloved wife. He is survived by his brother Armand; sons Paul (Michelle) and William (Nina); grandchildren Christina, Christopher, Ahna and Halley; and nieces and nephews across the country. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful staff of Garden Terrace and to the VA for their outstanding care and support.
A wake will be held on Monday, August 20 at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holladay, Utah on Tuesday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Utah.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.starksfuneral.com
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on August 19, 2012
Jun. 18, 1929 - Aug. 16, 2012
Together at Last
Retired Brigadier General America Paul Bruno passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on June 18, 1929 in Verona, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest son of seven children born to Angelina (Tirre) and Guytano Bruno, Italian immigrants who named him "America" in honor of the adopted country they were so proud of.
Paul's life exemplified the American dream. When he was only five years old, his father, who worked in a steel mill, passed away. With the breadwinner gone, the family of seven moved into a tiny two-bedroom home and struggled to make ends meet. Young Paul pitched in by setting pins in a bowling alley and caddying at the local golf course where he learned to play and love the game.
He attended North Carolina State University on a football scholarship, but transferred to Memphis State University after he met and eloped with the one and only love of his life, Jean (Brown). At Memphis, he played fullback and received his Air Force ROTC commission as a distinguished graduate. He made his career in the military, rising steadily through the ranks (he was Captain America for a time) and retiring as a Brigadier General. He was Vice Commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah and his career culminated as Commander of the International Logistics Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
After retirement, Paul and Jean returned to Utah and for the next twenty years he and his two sons worked together in a family business. He made good use of his abilities as a scratch golfer and fondly remembered playing against Arnold Palmer in high school. He adored his wife Jean, his children and grandchildren, and friends in every corner of the globe ~ especially the Silver Supper Club members who can still hear him singing, "Amore."
Paul is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Tony and Bill; sisters Frances, Mary Grace (Crossey) and Millie (Haywood); and his beloved wife. He is survived by his brother Armand; sons Paul (Michelle) and William (Nina); grandchildren Christina, Christopher, Ahna and Halley; and nieces and nephews across the country. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful staff of Garden Terrace and to the VA for their outstanding care and support.
A wake will be held on Monday, August 20 at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holladay, Utah on Tuesday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Utah.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.starksfuneral.com
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on August 19, 2012
Together at Last
Retired Brigadier General America Paul Bruno passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on June 18, 1929 in Verona, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest son of seven children born to Angelina (Tirre) and Guytano Bruno, Italian immigrants who named him "America" in honor of the adopted country they were so proud of.
Paul's life exemplified the American dream. When he was only five years old, his father, who worked in a steel mill, passed away. With the breadwinner gone, the family of seven moved into a tiny two-bedroom home and struggled to make ends meet. Young Paul pitched in by setting pins in a bowling alley and caddying at the local golf course where he learned to play and love the game.
He attended North Carolina State University on a football scholarship, but transferred to Memphis State University after he met and eloped with the one and only love of his life, Jean (Brown). At Memphis, he played fullback and received his Air Force ROTC commission as a distinguished graduate. He made his career in the military, rising steadily through the ranks (he was Captain America for a time) and retiring as a Brigadier General. He was Vice Commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah and his career culminated as Commander of the International Logistics Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
After retirement, Paul and Jean returned to Utah and for the next twenty years he and his two sons worked together in a family business. He made good use of his abilities as a scratch golfer and fondly remembered playing against Arnold Palmer in high school. He adored his wife Jean, his children and grandchildren, and friends in every corner of the globe ~ especially the Silver Supper Club members who can still hear him singing, "Amore."
Paul is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Tony and Bill; sisters Frances, Mary Grace (Crossey) and Millie (Haywood); and his beloved wife. He is survived by his brother Armand; sons Paul (Michelle) and William (Nina); grandchildren Christina, Christopher, Ahna and Halley; and nieces and nephews across the country. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful staff of Garden Terrace and to the VA for their outstanding care and support.
A wake will be held on Monday, August 20 at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holladay, Utah on Tuesday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Utah.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.starksfuneral.com
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on August 19, 2012
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