Peter Bruni

Mr. Peter Bruni, age 85 years, passed away peacefully at the T.B.R.H.S.C. on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Peter was born in Port Arthur, the son of Pasquale and Rosina Bruni. He married Maureen McKeown, his wife of 63 years, and together they raised 4 children. He retired after 40 years with C.N. Rail. He enjoyed curling and golfing as a longtime member of the Thunder Bay Country Club as well as bowling with the Holy Name society and cheering on his beloved Yankees and Leafs.

Peter was a lifelong member of the Italian Mutual Benevolent Society and the Knights of Columbus Council #9295. A self-taught and renowned handyman, he could often be found assisting family, friends and neighbours with their projects. In recent years, while not as hands-on, he enjoyed the role of general foreman! The focus of his life was his family, especially his grandchildren.

He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Maureen, daughter Lynn (Ralph) Stewart, sons Brian Bruni of Ottawa, David Bruni of Woodstock and Peter (Elena) Bruni Jr., grandchildren Taylor and Allie Stewart and Preston and Peyton Bruni, brother Bill (Fleurette) Bruni, sisters Julie (Gene) Milani and Emma (Allan) Toivonen as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Assunta (Joe) Sarlo, Theresa (Mike) Bruni, Mary (George) Sisco and Anne (Clayton) Ward and brothers Frank (Delores) and Jim (Lucille) Bruni.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 when family and friends will gather in Corpus Christi R.C. Church for the Funeral Mass beginning at 1:00 p.m., celebrated by Rev. Victor De Gagne. Visitation for friends will be held at Corpus Christi Church on Wednesday for 1 hour prior to the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of the Sargent & Son Funeral Directors, 21 N. Court Street. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.