Leonard Leo Bruno died August 22, 2007 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. Born October 15, 1920, and a lifelong resident of Beaumont, Leonard served in the United States Army, during World War II as a Staff Sergeant.
After returning from the war, he met and married the love of his life, Olive Marie Capo, on September 1, 1946. They would have been married sixty-one years. Together they raised their children and owned and operated Bruno’s Food Store and Bruno’s Chip-A-Doodle Restaurant.
He made many life-long friends due to his kindness and generosity and many families benefited from his unselfish willingness to help anyone in need. Leonard also was a devoted family man and cherished having his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with him especially at Christmas and other special occasions and holidays.
He enjoyed life and was an excellent dancer and loved going dancing with his wife, Olive Marie. His granddaughters each shared a dance with him at their weddings and said it was the best dance they ever had.
One of his favorite things to do was watch televised football and sports in his favorite easy chair.
Leonard was a devoted, wonderful husband and father and will always be remembered for his unselfish kindness, generosity, and his love of his family and his ability to touch the lives of all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Olive Marie Bruno of Beaumont; children, Leonard Leo Bruno, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Lake Dallas, Texas, D. Craig Bruno and his wife Brenda of Beaumont, Cheryl Ann Bruno Carter and her husband Bill of Beaumont, J. C. Bruno and his wife Eileen of Vidor, and Sylvia Marie Bruno Fuller and her husband David of Round Rock; sister, Rosie Danna of Opelousas, Louisiana; grandchildren, Nicole Jenkins, Kim Sleeper, Karen Rigby, Blake Bruno, Will Carter, Crystal Lindsey, Laurie Fuller, Jacklynn Fuller, Chase Bruno, Cory Bruno, Trey Bruno, Ashlyn Bruno, Amy Garrison, and Julie Garrison; and great grandchildren, Grace Rigby, Regan Rigby, Brooke Sleeper, Clay Jenkins, Cameron Jenkins, Ty Lindsey, Lane Lindsey, and Lathan Bruno.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2007 at St. Pius X Catholic Church followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, August 24, 2007 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5075 Bigner Road, Beaumont, Texas 77708.
Leonard's family would all of the doctors, nurses, and sitters to know how much we appreciate their care and time spent with our Dad. He was in the best hands through his extended illness.
A special thank you to Katherine Babino and Allison Marks for their endless energy in caring for "pawpaw!" And also all the others who took care of him.
