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Obituary

Gordon August Bruno died peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2023. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, educator, and athlete.

Through his life Gordon was lovingly called Gordo, El Gordo, Gordy, Giordano, Daddio, Dad, Pop-Pop Grano, and Grandpa.

Gordon was born in Chicago in 1935 to Edward Kemer and Marie Pedersen. As teenagers, he and his brother Barry were adopted by their stepfather, Samuel Bruno, whom Gordon regarded as his true …

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I learned a great deal from Gordon. His support and promotion of women was not able.  I never worked so hard as his "de…

I learned a great deal from Gordon. His support and promotion of women was not able.  I never worke…

I learned a great deal from Gordon. His support and promotion of…

Beth, Geoff and Nikki,

I was going thru bookcase today and found “Wild Tulips”!  So sorry to find Gordon passed away in …

Beth, Geoff and Nikki,

I was going thru bookcase today and found “Wild Tulips”!  So sorry to find Go…

Beth, Geoff and Nikki,

I was going thru bookcase today and found …

Gordon and Beth were our next door neighbors in Danbury, CT and getting to know them was a joy.   We shared a meal or w…
Gordon and Beth were our next door neighbors in Danbury, CT and getting to know them was a joy.   W…
Gordon and Beth were our next door neighbors in Danbury, CT and …

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What was Gordon's favorite color?
Red, blue
Red, blue
Red, blue
What causes did Gordon care about most?
Kids, education, equity (educational, racial, gender, etc.)
Kids, education, equity (educational, racial, gender, etc.)
Kids, education, equity (educational, racial, gender, etc.)
What were Gordon's favorite vacation spots?
Lake Michigan, Florida, Tucson, Hawaii, international travel
Lake Michigan, Florida, Tucson, Hawaii, international travel
Lake Michigan, Florida, Tucson, Hawaii, international travel
What were Gordon's favorite ways to exercise?
As a kid: baseball, football Later: tennis, golf, hiking
As a kid: baseball, football Later: tennis, golf, hiking
As a kid: baseball, football Later: tennis, golf, hiking

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August 20th, 1935
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Passed away

December 19th, 2023
Oro Valley, AZ

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Gordon "El Gordo, Giordano" Bruno