WESTFIELD: Bruce C. Neumann, 79, passed away on March 3, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke to the late Herbert and Alma C. (Wolfe) Neumann. Bruce
served his country with the United States Army in Germany from 1960-1963 and attained the rank of SP4. He owned and operated Franklin Auto Body in Westfield until his retirement. Bruce was a lifetime Red Sox fan and attended Opening Day at Fenway Park for many years. An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends at “the camp” in Vermont and boating in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Bruce is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Judith (Savage) Neumann of Westfield, a son Scott M. Neumann and his wife Jody of Torrington, CT, a daughter Amy Neumann and her husband Scott Colby of Southwick, his cherished grandchildren, McKenzie, Griffon and Christina, his brothers, Barry Neumann and his wife Donna of Virginia, Herbert Neumann and his wife Ernestine of Westhampton, Guy Neumann and his wife Brenda of Northfield and Gus Neumann and his wife Cindy of California and his twin sisters, Eloise Puc and her husband Ted of Wilbraham and Brenda Crider and her husband Gary of Virginia and many nieces and nephews. Sadly, he was predeceased by his grandson Garrett in 2017.
A Funeral Service for Bruce will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 6PM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St., Westfield. Visiting hours will precede the service from 4-6PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s name may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. www.firtionadams.com
