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John V. Bruno, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, June 25th beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, for John V. Bruno, who passed away unexpectedly on Father’s Day, June 21st, while Bruno, Johnrecreating at the Twin Rivers Resort in Rhode Island. His funeral service will follow the visitation at 1:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Interment will be held privately.

 

Born and raised in Somerville, he attended school there and was a student at Bunker Hill Community College, and Valedictorian of his class. He lived in South Boston and Boston’s Back Bay for over 25 years, before moving to Revere in 2001. His entire working career was devoted to the food industry. From proprietorships of restaurants, as well as the actual construction of the buildings and later as a chef and waiter.

 

He is the beloved husband of 39 years to Julia L. “Judy” (Gillespie) Bruno. He is the devoted father of Denise M. Bruno-Matthews of Lexington, Bonnie D. Bruno and her wife Peggy L. Sheets of Nashua, NH, formerly of Somerville, Tanya J. Bruno-Kelly and her husband Joseph G. of South Boston and John V. Bruno, III and his companion Milgros “Millie” Pena. He is also the dear brother of Marion Birch and her husband Victor of Medford, Emily Gmitter and her husband Michael, Michael Bruno and his wife Diane, all of Lynn, Robert Reska and his wife Vivi of Wakefield, Alice Dixon and her husband Robert of Arlington, George Young of Wakefield, Marie Griffin of Medford and the late Lena Phelan and Dennis Bruno. He is also lovingly survived by his 3 grandchildren, Sophia Rose and Olivia Rose Kelly and Justin M. Bruno and his brother in law, David Fleet of Burlington. Many nieces and nephews also survive him.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, June 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Funeral Service

Thursday, June 25th at 1:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Will be Private

In Lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908

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4 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Kathleen Bruno Betti
    Jun 24 2015

    Very sorry for your loss. It is sad losing a loved one. He was a brother that I didn’t know very well but sad nonetheless. May his soul rest in peace and God Bless your family.

  2. Adele Chang
    Jun 23 2015

    Sorry for the My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  3. Tony Cimorelli
    Jun 23 2015

    Sorry to hear about the loss of my loving cousin Johnny Boy. I have fond memories of our times as youngsters, especially the elevated trains that ran by his apartment. He’s now united with his wonderful full of love mother. Love you Jonny!!

  4. Gina & Tom Castiello
    Jun 23 2015

    Judy, Denise, Bonnie, Tanya & John & entire family,

    So saddened to hear about the loss of Johnny Boy.
    I have many fond memories.
    Have a burger with my daddy & Uncle George.
    Dance with the angels.
    Sorry I can not attend the arrangements.

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.