MONROE TOWNSHIP- ROGER LEE BRUCKMAN passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his residence. He was 44 years old.
Born in Staten Island, NY, to Roger and Alaine (née Troland) Bruckman, he resided in Old Bridge before settling down in Monroe Township 6 years ago.
Roger was a CDL truck driver for the Middlesex County Department of Public Works.
He fiercely loved his family and making sure everyone around him was having a good time, he brought the party everywhere he went. He lived his life a quarter mile at a time. Roger loved quads, fast loud cars, RC car racing, and he was also known as the "Captain" of the Delaware River.
He was an Old Bridge High School wrestling Alumni and coached for Jamesburg Wrestling. Also know by his CB handle Tallahassee 383.
Roger was predeceased by his father, Roger Bruckman in 2021.
Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Suzana Bruckman (née Cerqueira) of Monroe Township; his sons, Roger J. Bruckman and Zachary L. Bruckman of Monroe Township; his mother, Alaine Troland of FL; his dad, Dominick Ippolito, Jr of Spotswood; his sister, Jennifer L. Ippolito and her significant other, Matthew, of Spotswood; his brother, Frankie Ippolito of FL, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.
Family and friends may visit on Saturday, January 6, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, at The BRUNSWICK MEMORIAL HOME, 454 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, where a service will be held at 2:30 pm. Cremation will be private. For directions, please visit our "Services" page.
Tributes
Sherry Holmes wrote on Jan 5, 2024:
"Roger and family,
I am sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Be with your family and please take some self-care for yourself too. I will miss you in class and I will see you when you return.
Again, I am sorry for the loss of your father and I send my sympathy during this difficult time.
Warmly,
Mrs. Holmes MTHS"
Scott Cersosimo wrote on Jan 4, 2024:
"So sorry to hear my friend. RIP Roger"
Amy Kopitskie wrote on Jan 3, 2024:
"Jennifer ... We are so sorry for the loss of your Brother.. May he Rest in Peace - from the Kopitskie Family "