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Ralph J. Bruno Jr., 82, of Cochranville, Pa passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 18, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pa and was a cherished son of the late Ralph J. and Mackeline (Della Vertola) Bruno Sr., and he was a graduate of Holy Cross Grade School.
Ralph was preceded in death by his brother Philip Bruno and his first wife Carol Ann Bruno, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. He is survived by their children Christopher Bruno (Andrea) of Toano, Va, Denise Spratt (Jack) of Ridley Park, Pa, Ralph J. Bruno III (Jackie) of West Grove, Pa and Steven Bruno (Karene Ataliotis) of Palmyra, Pa, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ralph worked for over 40 years of his life. He delivered beer for Kelly’s Beer Distributer in Chester, Pa and managed Bruno’s Sandwich Shop in Woodlyn, Pa. He finished out his career at Gretz Beer Distributer in Norristown, Pa.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Ralph was a true outdoorsman, whether he was hunting, casting a line or tending to his garden. He enjoyed collecting antiques, driving his 1956 Chevy Belair and spending time with his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 6-8pm and Wednesday morning 10am O'Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd. Springfield, PA 19064 and to his Funeral Service Wednesday 11am in the Funeral Home. Int. Private. In lieu of flowers, the family asked for donations to be sent to https:/www.atglensportsmensclub.org. for training of new and upcoming hunters.
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