Bruce R. Braender Sr., 78, of Whiting, went to be with the good Lord on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long term illness. He was born in Neptune, was a graduate of Manasquan High School and a lifetime resident of the shore area. He retired from Chef's International after working there for over 30 years. He was a faithful communicant at St. Uriel's Church, Sea Girt and a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. He was a lifetime member of Ocean Fire Company #1, Pt. Pleasant Beach, a member of the Lakewood Maennerchor, also a member of the Lacey Elks.
He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Marjorie; his brothers, George and Harry and his sister, Barbara Brisben. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Helena "Ginger" Braender. Bruce will live on through his family: children, Bruce Robert Jr. of Hawthorne, Terriann Pinnella and her husband Jeffrey of Brielle, Tina Braender-Shinn and her husband Raymond of Manasquan, and Penny Lynn O'Hara and her husband James of Canton, Ohio. He is survived by his brother, Donald; his sister, Margery; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Bruce Robert III, Evan, Christopher and his wife Tara, Caitlin, Andrew, Kathryn, Ryan, James, Shaelyn and Sean and one great-grandchild, Gavin.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at The Church of St. Uriel the Archangel, 219 Philadelphia and 3rd Ave., Sea Girt, 08750. In lieu of flowers, donations to Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 10866 W. Washington Blvd. #343, Culver City, CA 90232 would be appreciated. Condolences my be sent to www.jerseyshorecremation.com.
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