Born in Jersey City, NJ he was an IT Director for Gimbles, New York where he started the first computer department. Bruce moved on to becoming the CIO for Comdisco and ACB.
Bruce had been happily retired for 17 years.
Bruce was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who loved traveling, eating and spending time with his family.
Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Jenny Jo (Giovaina) Gatewood, his daughter Jennifer J. Gatewood, his son , Bruce M. Gatewood Jr., daughter in law Maria Gatewood and grandsons Christopher M. Chiong and John B. Gatewood.
Funeral services are private.
In lieu of flowers the please consider making a donation to: Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts,413 New Road Somers Point NJ 08244 or the Gateway Play House, 738 Bay Avenue, Somers Point NJ 08244 .
Condolences may be sent to www.shinnfuneralhome.com