"Bruce was above all a very good friend and person that I shall remember all the rest of the days of my life. It took me three years after your death to find out that you have left planet earth. Yet, I know that when I look up in the sky, one of those stars up there is you. "
In loving memory of
Bruce G. Hartrick
July 4, 1951 - April 14, 2015
Bruce Geney Hartrick, age 63, died suddenly of cardiac arrest at his law office in Troy, Michigan on April 14, 2015. Formerly of Royal Oak, Bruce resided in Grosse Pointe Park for the past several years. He was a graduate of Royal Oak Kimball High School, The University of Michigan, and Wayne State University Law School. Beloved husband of Dee (Della Cimini). Father of Kathleen Osantowske (Andrew) and Jessica Hartrick and proud grandfather of three grandchildren. Son of James and Kathryn Hartrick. Brother of Barbara Shumer (Steven), Nancy Hartrick, Joanne Szalai (Gregory), Anne Cook (Douglas), and Kathryn Hartrick (Robert De Fer). Bruce was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, the Psi Upsilon Fraternity, and a Life Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. He will be forever missed by countless friends. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park. The funeral service will be on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. following a 10:00 A. M. gathering at St. Ambrose Church, 15020 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park. A private burial immediately follows the funeral. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, 775 W. Drahner Rd., Oxford, MI 48371 or the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 4390 Conner St., Detroit, Michigan 48215. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org
Tributes
"Bruce, I would not have graduated from undergrad had you not shown me how to write a paper.
Additionally, you guided my wife and our daughter, my mother-in-law, and myself through all legal issues, large, small, silly, and serious with patience, grace, confidence, and a generous nature which always went so far above any and all expectations for your professional help and your personal friendship. I will miss our conversations, and continue to have nothing but the utmost respect and love for you and the roles you have played as our trusted attorney and friend. May God Bless and Keep You and Yours, Eric Genheimer "
"Bruce, I am missing you so much! I think about you every day and throughout the day. What an awesome big brother! As your next sibling, I played with you from birth and you were always and forever nice to me.
My earliest memory was: One of us was sick, and Mom and Dad did not want us in the same room (to infect the other) so we wound up the wind up car and sent it back and forth across the doorway, playing with each other from a distance. I will keep you in my prayers and remember you from the distance of life on earth and heaven. Love you forever! Barb"
"Bruce will be remembered by all of his fraternity brothers for his constant smile, uplifting attitude and unique sense of humor. We had many good times in Ann Arbor back in the early 70's and had the privilege of his camaraderie. He was a good friend to all and a loyal Brother. Our condolences to his family on his passing. He will be dearly missed by his Psi U brethren. "
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time."
"So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find comfort 2 Cor 1:4"
"My prayers are with Bruce's family at this time. We were friends in college and I was privileged to work with him on the Lourdes board. He was bright, thoughtful and his smile lit up the room. He will be greatly missed."
"Dee,
I was very saddened to hear the news about Bruce. You will be in my prayers!!! "
"I've known Bruce for more than 25 years. I have many fond memories of times spent at his cottage in Port Huron. In fact, Bruce took a picture of my daughter Natalee at his cottage while she was eating his birthday cake in July, 1993. I have that picture displayed in my dining room, to this day.
He was a life-long friend and attorney to my ex-husband (David Brown) and provided both legal and financial guidance to my daughter Natalee Brown, upon David's death.
Bruce will be a fond lifetime memory for both of us. "
"I was so shocked and saddened when I heard the news of Bruce's passing. I am so sorry and send our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. I was just with Bruce last week and I so enjoyed his smile, sense of humor and love of life. It was very apparent his love for his family, he spoke often about his girls He always had such great stories, we often reminisced about our parents history together. I just returned from the "Rainbow" a spot we often spoke about. Please accept our condolences and know Bruce will be missed. Sally McCuiston "
"So sorry for your loss. The two of you were a beautiful and loving couple."
"Thank you for our time together. I will always love you."
"My love. I will miss you forever. You gave so much to me. You completed me. I thanked GOD every day for bringing you into my life, I never thought he would take you away so soon. You raised me up so I could stand on mountains. You raised me up to more than I could be. I will be forever grateful for the love you brought to me."
"Sending many thoughts of comfort and peace to Bruce's family and dear friends. We will always remember Bruce's bright smile and his joyous spirit. Love and prayers to all who mourn the untimely death of this dear man. "
"In Peace and Grace"
"Nancy & Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you. My God's Peace Be With You."
"Our Prayers are with Bruce's Family at this difficult time. Bruce was a true friend to my Dad and our Family.Bruce always made time to spend with everyone when needed for friendship or business. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew him. "
"Our prayers are with Bruce's family in this difficult time. Bruce was a very kind and caring man who will be missed."
"Wishing strength and comfort to tthe family at this difficult time. I will always remember him as always being especially pleasant, kind, and caring."
"Dear Nancy: I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"All of the Capuchins here at St. Bonaventure Monastery and the Capuchin Soup Kitchen extend our sincere sympathy to Dee, Kathleen and Andrew and Jessica, along with all the other family and friends. A sudden loss is especially difficult. The soul of Bruce is surrounded by our love, prayers and Masses - as are all of you his beloved family. May he rest peacefully in the arms of our loving Father."
"We are so sorry. The Seerys are telling all our Bruce memories. So many years of great times with the Hartricks. Bruce earned the opportunity for a long retirement to enjoy all the activities he loved. We hope Heaven will provide."
"We are so sorry to hear of Bruces sudden passing. I will remember his enthusiasm when talking about his boating experiences. Although we didnt see Bruce much, except for his visits to the lake, he always had a wave and a smile as he walked to the beach. With deepest sympathy, Ken and Laura"
"my condolences to the Hartrick family and friends "