His 80 years of life were filled with joy and family. “Dave” as he was called by those close to him, was born in Huntington Long Island, NY on September 17, 1940, to his parents, Dominic and Katherine Bruno. He attended Central Bible College, where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Heller Bruno. Married for 59 y ears, together they created a loving Christian home and family. Their three daughters, Sharon, Lisa and Kristina were his pride and joy.
Dave was a mailman for the USPS in both Long Island and in Raleigh. He had a great love and talent for gardening, which countless people enjoyed while being so hospitably treated when they came to visit or stay at his home. Dave was a sacrificial giver to missions; not only with his time and money, but also with allowing and supporting his daughter’s family as they served God overseas. His greatest accomplishment was that he was a man who served God and people generously, and without holding back.
A man of prayer and faith in God, Dave was a servant behind the scenes. He served in many capacities in Huntington Assembly of God, Raleigh First and North Haven including: Deacon, Elder, Youth Leader, Worship Leader, Sunday School Superintendent, Usher and leader of Senior Groups, and was a faithful participant in “Friday Morning Men’s Fellowship” prayer group.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Heller Bruno, his daughters Sharon Bruno Clardy (husband Charles), Lisa Bruno Stewart (husband David), Kristina Bruno Nieshalla (husband Mark), his eight grandchildren Jason Clardy (wife Anna), Megan Clardy, Andrea Stewart Rakes (husband Nathan), Tiffany Stewart, Elijah Stewart, Grace Nieshalla, Chase Nieshalla, Alexis Nieshalla and two great-grandchildren David Rakes and Anna Rakes.
His family would like to thank all those who were so kind and generous towards them since Dave’s diagnosis in February. Though he did not receive an earthly healing from ALS, he clung to the healing power of Jesus till the very end, when he received his heavenly body. His wife, daughters, sons-in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren feel the great weight of this loss but comfort in the hope that one day we will again be with him, walking through the beautiful gardens of Heaven.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to the “Compassion Fund”, North Haven Church, 6620 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. Or The ALS Association North Carolina Chapter, 4 N. Blount Street - Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27601 webnc.asla.org, In honor of Dominick Bruno.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm, North Haven Church, 6620 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. (Due to COVID-19 restrictions masks are required to be worn)
Arrangements with Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC.
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