John Anthony Bruno

MILLERTON — John Anthony Bruno, 89, a 22-year resident of Millerton and formerly of New Hyde Park, N.Y., died Dec. 11, 2015, at his home in Millerton. 

Mr. Bruno worked as an oil burner technician for Petro Fuel Oil in Queens, N.Y., for 45 years prior to his retirement.

Born Nov. 14, 1926, in Corona, N.Y., he was the son of the late Columbia (Blasucci) and Andrew Bruno. 

Mr. Bruno was a graduate of Forest Hills High School and served his country honorably in the United States Army. 

On Feb. 16, 1952, in East Elmhurst, N.Y., he married Vilma Bernardon, his wife of 63 years. Mrs. Bruno survives at home.

Mr. Bruno was an avid reader and enjoyed attending his grandson’s baseball games. He also enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears.

In addition to his wife, Vilma, Mr. Bruno is survived by his three children, John Bruno and his wife, Robin, of Livingston, N.Y., William Bruno of Massapequa, N.Y., and Lisa Napolitano and her husband, Joseph, of Millerton; eight grandchildren, Christa, Erin, Bethann, Johnny, Joe, Vicky, Gina and Joey; four great-grandchildren, Lilly, Emma, Rosie and Jake; and a nephew, Andrew Bruno. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Emma Bruno; and his daughter-in-law, Maddie Bruno.

Arrangements are under the care of the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home in Millerton. Funeral services were held Dec. 15 at the funeral home, the Rev. William Mayhew officiating. Burial was at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546. 

To send online condolences, go to www.conklinfuneralhome.com.