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1934
Ralph
2016
Ralph T. Brunori
Dec 31, 1934 — Sep 30, 2016
Clarks Summit
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Ralph T. Brunori, 81, of Clarks Summit, died Friday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. His wife is the former Joanne Marchese. The couple had been married for 57 years.
Born in Jessup, he was the son of the late Carlo P. and Josephine Agostini Brunori. He was a graduate of Jessup High School and attended the Hun Preparatory School of Princeton NJ. Ralph went on to receive his degree in Engineering from Columbia University in 1958. While at Columbia, he was a three year letterman in football. Ralph served his country in The Army Corps of Engineers. During his career as an industrial/ manufacturing engineer and engineering manager, he worked for several corporations. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 1996.
Ralph was an active member of several organizations to include the Young Democrats of Lackawanna County, the Scranton Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the Abington Sportsmen's Club. He was an enthusiastic member of The Scranton Canoe Club and served on its Board of Directors. Maintaining his ties with Columbia University he was a member of the Varsity C and Football Clubs. He also was an active alumni representative in NEPA.
Ralph was a gregarious person. He enjoyed people from all walks of life. As a devoted family man he was interested in his children and grandchildren's activities and endeavors. He provided inspiration, support and guidance. Ralph was an avid and accomplished outdoorsman with a great love for nature and respect for our environment. He was a long time member of the YMCA where he enjoyed exercise and comraderie.
Surviving are sons Ralph A. Brunori and his wife Jenese, Clarks Summit; Bruce T. Brunori, Mechanicsburg; daughter, Altea Brunori, Philadelphia; three grandchildren Chiara Brunori Mandel and her husband Alex, Philadelphia; Adrian Brunori, Myrtle Beach, SC, Alessia Brunori, Clarks Summit; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother Carlo R. Brunori, Annapolis, MD.
A memorial Mass will be held Friday at 9:30am at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St. Clarks Summit Pa. 18411. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8pm at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St. Clarks Summit Pa. 18411.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hershey Medical Center Cardiology Department, 500 University Dr. Hershey Pa. 17033 or Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Palliative Care Unit, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd. Wilkes-Barre Pa. 18711
Born in Jessup, he was the son of the late Carlo P. and Josephine Agostini Brunori. He was a graduate of Jessup High School and attended the Hun Preparatory School of Princeton NJ. Ralph went on to receive his degree in Engineering from Columbia University in 1958. While at Columbia, he was a three year letterman in football. Ralph served his country in The Army Corps of Engineers. During his career as an industrial/ manufacturing engineer and engineering manager, he worked for several corporations. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 1996.
Ralph was an active member of several organizations to include the Young Democrats of Lackawanna County, the Scranton Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the Abington Sportsmen's Club. He was an enthusiastic member of The Scranton Canoe Club and served on its Board of Directors. Maintaining his ties with Columbia University he was a member of the Varsity C and Football Clubs. He also was an active alumni representative in NEPA.
Ralph was a gregarious person. He enjoyed people from all walks of life. As a devoted family man he was interested in his children and grandchildren's activities and endeavors. He provided inspiration, support and guidance. Ralph was an avid and accomplished outdoorsman with a great love for nature and respect for our environment. He was a long time member of the YMCA where he enjoyed exercise and comraderie.
Surviving are sons Ralph A. Brunori and his wife Jenese, Clarks Summit; Bruce T. Brunori, Mechanicsburg; daughter, Altea Brunori, Philadelphia; three grandchildren Chiara Brunori Mandel and her husband Alex, Philadelphia; Adrian Brunori, Myrtle Beach, SC, Alessia Brunori, Clarks Summit; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother Carlo R. Brunori, Annapolis, MD.
A memorial Mass will be held Friday at 9:30am at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St. Clarks Summit Pa. 18411. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8pm at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St. Clarks Summit Pa. 18411.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hershey Medical Center Cardiology Department, 500 University Dr. Hershey Pa. 17033 or Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Palliative Care Unit, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd. Wilkes-Barre Pa. 18711
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