Louis Bruno, 98, of Washington, died Tuesday, January 6, 1998, on his birthday at Humbert Lane Health Care Centre of Washington.
Mr. Bruno was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church, serving as head usher for many years.
On October 17, 1921, he married the former Rose Clara Andreone, who died May 22, 1994.
They lived in Washington until he retired from Met Life in 1959 and moved to Ormond Beach, Fla. They returned to Washington in 1986.
Mr. Bruno held various managerial positions with Met Life, having led the company in sales for both the United States and Canada for 10 consecutive years. Because of his outstanding sales record he was the recipient of many of the companies highest commendations and awards. Until his death he was a member of Met Life Veterans Association and until recently did volunteer work at Humbert Lane Health Care Centre.
Surviving are a son, Robert A. Bruno of Washington; two daughters, Eleanor B. Miller of New Hope and Carolyn B. Comfort of Washington; three sisters, Mary Longo, Elizabeth Glavaris and Catherine Zuckett all of Washington; one brother, Harry Bruno of Bethesda, Md.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sons, Louis Bruno Jr. and James Bruno; two brothers, Arthur and John Bruno; and one sister, Evelyn Pias.
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Louis Bruno
Held various positions with Met Life
He was born January 6, 1900, in Boveno, Italy, and came to America as an infant with his parents, Anthony and Frances Durante Bruno. They settled in Washington, where five generations of Brunos have lived.
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