Westfield – Robert L. Brueno, (1951-2019) husband of Suzanne Brueno, passed away June 13, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. Robert was born on June 20, 1951, in Westfield, to the late Louie R. and Mary A. (Mazza) Brueno. He grew up on Crescent Circle in Southwick with his family. Growing up, he was actively involved in the Boy Scouts and was an altar server at Our Lady of the Lake Church. Shortly after graduating from Southwick High School, Robert joined the Navy and served in Vietnam. He attained the rank of Hospital Corpsman during his 16 years of service. Robert was a member of the American Legion Post 124 in Westfield. For enjoyment, he loved to fish and watch the Boston Red Sox and Patriots. In addition, he was a fan of westerns. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. His greatest joy in the last couple of years was the time he spent with his twin great niece and nephew. In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by: his step-son Nick of Westfield; step-mother Jane Brueno of Enfield, CT; brother David and his wife Amy of Suffield, CT, sister Teresa Holl and her husband Herbert of Feeding Hills; nephew Christopher Holl and wife Kristie of Chicopee, niece Alicia Ropeter and husband Matthew of Feeding Hills, nieces Sarah Brueno of Halifax, MA and Rachel Brueno of Hoboken, NJ; great nephew and niece Liam and Olivia Ropeter; step-great niece Gabreana Ropeter; granddaughter Brigette Tichy, and many extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 9:45am on Friday June 21, 2019 in the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Burial will follow at the Southwick New Cemetery, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Calling hours will be held Thursday June 20, 2019 from 4pm – 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY, 13220-3049, or The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL, 32256. To leave a message of personal condolence or for more information, please visit www.forastiere.com
