Bruno Frank Suraci, Sr., 72, of North Haven passed away on Thursday March 30, 2017 at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Karen A. DeFeo Suraci. Bruno was born in New Haven on September 26, 1944; son of the late Bruno and Nellie Wyatt Broukar Suraci; he and his brother Dominic were the co-owners of the former Post Road Auto Body; he was the owner and operator of B.F. Suraci Spray & Paint Inc. for many years and was also very involved with real estate. Bruno was an athletic enthusiast, enjoyed swimming and was a member of the swim masters of North Haven, enjoyed bicycling, hiking, was an excellent softball player having played at Painters Park in West Haven and also enjoyed yoga. Father of Bruno (Tamara) Suraci and Mark Suraci. Grandfather of Cassandra Lyn Suraci, Marc Sebastian Suraci, Bruno Nicholas Suraci and Callie Suraci. Brother of Winifred, Dominic, Betsy, Timothy (Deborah) Suraci and the late John Suraci. Predeceased by a daughter-in-law Roseann Russo-Suraci. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, his loving companion, Susan Giddings and his beloved dog, Ruckus.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Wednesday morning, April 5th at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday, April 4th from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Closer to Free Fund, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508, which jointly supports Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven and Yale Cancer Center.
We have lost a very dear friend. You will be truly missed. God has truly gained another angel. Rest in peace until we meet again
I am so sadden to have lost Bernie. He was a kind, generous, wonderful person and I will treasure all the years of his friendship.
Bruno was a wonderful, sweet, hardworking family man. He always had a smile and a kind word and will be missed by many. We had the pleasure of working with him a lot over the past 4 years and can not imagine how hard a time this must be for his beloved family and close friends. Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss.
(Amy, Paul and all of us at Sound Homes – he will be greatly missed)
I was in Bernie’s company often and found him to be such a gentle, kind man. He will be missed by many.
Rosanne, Michael, Michael J, Paul, Holly and the Trips want to extend our condolences to the entire Suraci family. We will all miss you Bernie. It has been a long journey that too soon has come to an end. However, like all journeys, where one ends another begins. Last year at the timeshare you asked where all the seagulls go…now you know. Fly high with them until we all meet again.
Words are a small comfort at a time like this. but it may help to know that you have the sympathy of your family and many friends.
Bernie was a great neighnor and a friend for many years we are going to miss him as I am sure many will. We will always remember him for his ready smile and willingness to lend a helping hand. With his dog by his side. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rest in peace and reunite with your wife Karen. Bernie is our loss but now heaven gain. .
Bruno was a fine gentleman and a very compassionate man. R.I.P. my condolences
to the family.
So sorry for your loss.
Bernie was a great guy and he had a big heart
I’m was fortunate to know him for all the years I did
It is hard to express my sorrow for your loss. Bernie was such a sweet man. Your parents were two of greatest people I was lucky enough to call friends. May he rest in peace and may you find some comfort knowing his is with his beloved Karen. God bless you all.
Our deepest sympathy to the Suracci Family. R.I.P. Bruno
Our hearts are aching, our memories are strong. We love you so much dear cousin and friend and already feel your missing link. If only we could go back 50 years when our lives were so young and free. RIP. We will love and miss you for the rest of our lives!
We will love and miss you for the rest of our lives here on earth. RIP our dear cousin and friend.
Sending condolences to the family. Knew Bruno from marriage to my friend Karen. Both a sadly missed.
Such a great loss…..he was such a wonderful person and will be missed more than words can say. Our sincerest sympathy. Rest in Peace.
Bruno, Mark and Suraci Family,
I was saddened to hear this awful news about the passing of you father.
I remember seeing him at our family functions and him being such a sweet man, always smiling and a true gentlemen. He will be greatly missed. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Please accept my deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to you all.
Respectfully,
Francesca (Teodosio-Bruno) Candela
I was very sad to hear about Mr. Suraci. Both he and his wife were always very nice to our family. My sympathy to his sons and all relatives.
I will miss Bernie, my fellow yogi. I will miss practicing with him at Fresh Yoga. We would always hug and talk about our families. He loved talking especially about his grandkids. At the end of each practice the entire class bows their heads and chants “Namaste”. It is a form of respect and literally means: I bow to you. Namaste Bernie. Your spirit will never be forgotten.
In former years my husband Ted and I knew the Suraci family. As a young girl, I knew all the Suraci’s and stayed at their home. Through the years as life moved on, we lost touch. For the past few days I’ve bee thinking of my time with Winnie who was my friend. I am so sorry to learn of Bruno’s passing and would love to make contact with Winnie. Again, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Deepest sympathy to your Family
I got to know, and came to love, this wonderful man last year when he and his crew spent a few weeks painting at my house. I am so shocked and saddened by the loss of this dear man. Rest in peace, Bruno, my friend. You are one of the great ones!
My Very Deepest sympathy the Suraci Family. You are in my prayers