Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Bruns, Sr., John Joseph October 7, 2011
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Virginian-Pilot  October 7, 2011
John Joseph Bruns, 82, a lifelong resident of Norfolk, passed from this life 
Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, after suffering a stroke. John was a devoted, kind and 
loving husband and father who was known for his quick wit and ready smile. He was 
a lifelong and active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Norfolk, and 
graduated from Holy Trinity High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine 
Corps during the Korean conflict. His accomplishments included president of 
Barnum-Bruns Iron Works Inc.; president of the Virginia Association of 
Contractors; president of the Fabrication Association of Tidewater; director of 
the Builders and Contractors Exchange; vice president of St. Mary's Cemetery, 
Norfolk; and a member of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. He was a member of the 
Knights of Columbus and performed in many shows for that group. He was preceded in 
death by his son, Dr. John J. Bruns Jr., M.P.H.; his parents, Raymond H. and 
Margaret M. Bruns of Norfolk; and two sisters, Margaret B. Noga and Helen B. 
Bowerman. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joanne Jarrett Bruns; two 
daughters, Elizabeth A. Bruns, of Chesapeake and Jane M. Bruns, of Norfolk; a 
daughter-in-law, Sandra S. Bruns of New York City; a grandson, Nicholas S. Bruns 
of New York City; a brother, Raymond H. Bruns, and wife, Merle, of Chesapeake; a 
sister, Shirley B. Gillikin, of Evans, Georgia; and a large and loving extended 
family of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mass of the Resurrection will be 
celebrated by the Rev. Dan Beeman at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Holy Trinity 
Catholic Church, 155 W. Government Ave., Norfolk. The family will receive guests 
one hour prior to services. A reception will follow services. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church or to a charity of 
one's choice.

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