"We will always remember Johnny and his "cigar," always friendly and a joy to be around."
In loving memory of
Johnny Bruno
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Salvador John ?Johnny? Bruno, Jr., 59, of Indianapolis, died July 10, 2010. He was born February 6, 1951 in Indianapolis to Salvador John, Sr. and Naomi ?Nancy? Bruno. He was preceded in death by his father.
Johnny was a 20 year member of the Friendship Bible Study Fellowship at Epworth United Methodist Church and was an original member of the Hollis Adams Foundation for adults with special needs.
Survivors include his much beloved and devoted family including his mother, Nancy; brother, Joseph Bruno; sister, Di Ann (Geo) Thanas; brother, Thomas (Nancy) Bruno; brother, Michael Bruno; and brother Charles (Nanci) Bruno. Friends and family will gather on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church.
You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to sign the guestbook, share a story about Johnny or make memorial contributions to St. Vincent Hospice, Christ the King Catholic Church or The Hollis Adams Foundation.
Tributes
" A few years ago Johnny brought my son, Marty Mason, 47 with Downs Syndrome, a sea shell back from his trip to Florida. This pretty little shell sits on Martys dresser to this day! Johnny we will miss you. Our conolences to Nancy, Joe and the Bruno Family! Marty Mason, Marty & Vicki Dayan"
"My heartfelt condolences to the entire family as you suffer this loss. May the many memories you have of Johnny give you comfort during this time. And I pray that God will continue to pour his many blessings on you and give you peace."
"Dear Diann and family,Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of John. We were fortunate to meet John several times and he was one of God's special ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and also with John. May God grace you with healing and peace in the days to come.Love & Blessings to allJoanne and Charlie"
"My wife and I have the good fortune of being connected to your family through our friend Chuck. We pray for the sun to soon shine through this dffulcult time.Mike and CJ"
"There are only 3 things in Life FAMILY, FRIENDS & FAITH....My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Entire Bruno Family........I can tell you one thing...Johnny is at the best "Happy Hour" he has ever went to....Happy Hour is what Johnny called it when his Mom and Him went to Mc Donalds......... :)"
"Dear JoeOur condolences to the entire Bruno Family from all the guys at the university. "
"I met Johnny only 3 weeks ago and everyday I saw him he would make me laugh and smile. I have such great memories now from Johnny and I will never forget him. He has impacted my life in so many ways it was a blessing to have met Johnny! "
"Dear Mrs. Bruno, Joe and Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you. Johnny was such a special person and leaves many precious memories for us to treasure. He will be missed by many. You will be in my heart tomorrow.Love and prayers, Kay"
"Dear Joe (Godfather), and Family,My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always remember how much Johnny loved your Corvettes Joe, and his cigars. He will be missedGod Bless"
"Dear Bruno Family,You are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I know "Johnny" is one of the angles in heaven.Di Ann, I' m sure you are happy you were there with Johnny and your mom."
"Dear Bruno Family,Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son and brother "Johnny". I'm sure he is one of God's special angles."
"I always enjoyed seeing & visiting with Johnny at the Benge family gatherings. We have the family in our prayers, especially Aunt Nancy. "
"Dear Joe, our prayers and love are with you, your Mother and the entire Bruno family during this difficult time. As you know, when we lose a loved one, our lives are forever changed. May you find comfort in knowing that Johnny will live on in the hearts and treasured memories of all those he touched. With sympathy and fond remembrance of Johnny,"
"Joe Bruno,I didnt have the pleasure of meeting your brother Salvatore "John" Bruno but we understand your love for him and your mother, Were sure God has a special place reserved for him in Heaven,and we well continue to pray for you and yours.John & Margaret Heslin"
"My sister, Melanie Sparks, really enjoyed Johnny, and he always made her smile and laugh. Know that my prayers are with your family at this time. What wonderful memories you have of your sweet, loving Johnny!"
"Johnny you are the sweetest guy we all loved so much. I love the way you would tell us when certain TV shows were on and you were always right on the mark. You are such an Icon of the Bruno family, we all loved your smiles and your jokes. When my boys were young Uncle Joe would take Tim and Richard with you and him for an ice cream cone in his cadillac with the top down. You were to sit in the front to navaigate for Joe, the boys loved those rides. Thank you for being a part of my life. I love you Johnny."
"We feel privileged to have known and had Johnny as a friend through Friendship Bible Study for a number of years. He was a joy and wonderful addition to the class. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this time."
"DI & GEORGE:PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF ONE OF YOUR LOVING FAMILY MEMBERS..SUCH A LOSS IS SO DIFFICULT TO COMPREHEND; BUT YOU CAN BE GRATEFUL THAT JOHNNY IS AT PEACE IN GOD.S KINGDOM. "