Maria A. Bruno, an intelligent, lively woman of deep faith passed away, April 28, 2026 in her home in Brick Township at the age of 93 after a short period of declining health. Born on October 3, 1932 in Newark and raised in Long Branch, Maria graduated Red Bank Catholic in 1950. She graduated Kean …
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Maria A. Bruno, an intelligent, lively woman of deep faith passed away, April 28, 2026 in her home in Brick Township at the age of 93 after a short period of declining health.
Born on October 3, 1932 in Newark and raised in Long Branch, Maria graduated Red Bank Catholic in 1950. She graduated Kean College and then achieved her Masters at Fairleigh Dickinson.
Maria had a fulfilling career as a program analyst in the Department of Defense which took her all over the world. After retiring she enjoyed teaching piano and line dancing.
Maria was predeceased by her father Anthony F. Bruno, mother Florence Capozzi Bruno, brother Augustus and her beloved son William.
She is survived by brother Edward (Gloria) Bruno, her nephew Tony, two nieces Melinda (Chris) and Dana, 3 grandnieces, 1 grandnephew, her step-son Bill (Arlene) Baum, their 2 daughters and her cherished shepherd Nala.
Maria loved to have fun and lived life to the fullest. Her memory will be treasured by her family and friends.
Visitation Friday, May 1st, 2:00 – 6:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, Mass of Christian burial Saturday, May 2nd 10:00 am at Star of the Sea RC Church. Burial to follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Jeanie Masco
left a message on May 24, 2026:
I literally just found out about Maria's passing when someone on the Nextdoor site mentioned about looking for a certain piece of furniture & listed her address!! I cleaned for Maria for almost 17 yrs. We had our differences over that time, but had many chats & laughs over the years. We became friends & I always helped her out with her dogs over the years. We were in touch last month & she never answered my last text on April 24th - I see she passed 4 days later. She had a wonderful, interesting life & is now with her beloved son, Billy. It's like I know her entire family from all the stories she shared over the years. Condolences to her family & friends. RIP Maria. xoxo
Wendy Ella May
left a message on May 6, 2026:
My friend I never got to say goodbye. My sweet dance partner who I meet at parents with our partners who danced with me , who was like a big sister I will never forget you, from our trips to the Shrine or to little Italy or just the ice cream parlor I will never forget you to your family, your niece, your brother, may my friend Maria always remember us of her love for her family and friends
Tom Lebel
left a message on May 3, 2026:
To Maria's family and loved ones. My name is Tom, I met Maria a few years ago. We became friends. I first helped out by helping her with some odd jobs around the house. I just read her obituary and was devastated. She told me a few times recently she was dizzy or not well but then she seemed fine. I was just texting with her on the 21st of April while I was away for work. My girlfriend Dena and I would stop in and check on her.
We would have been there at her services, if we only knew. We had a funny friendship full of sarcasm and laughs.
I saw her a few weeks ago never thought it would be my last time . If you need anything done at the house please feel free to reach out to me.
She will be greatly missed.
My phone # 732-413-5209
Tom Lebel
Linda Petty
left a message on May 1, 2026:
Rest in Peace
🙏🙏
Fran and Chris Everett ( Valentino)
left a message on May 1, 2026:
We knew Maria through my brother Sal who was friends with Billy. So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. Sending prayers and love. The Everett Family. ( Valentino)
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Nancy Vaiti
left a message on April 30, 2026:
Deeply saddened .
We shared several good times together going way back to when we met .
Rest in peace with the angels
Condolences to her family .
Dorinda J LeChien
left a message on April 30, 2026:
In memory of Maria A. Bruno, Dorinda J LeChien lit a candle
Arlene Baum
left a message on April 29, 2026:
I will always remember our special time with Maria. Between holiday dinners, birthday celebrations, tricky trays and tea parties, we always had a good time. She is now with her son and God and I pray they find forever peace.
The Baum Family - Bill, Arlene, Jessica and Jennifer
Ryan LeChien
left a message on April 28, 2026:
Maria and my grandmother were great friends. When my grandmother passed last year, I enjoyed talking to Maria and hearing her tell me all about my grandmother and their friendship, as well as all her own stories from her life and career. I've lived around the corner from Maria all my life and I enjoyed going over to her house occasionally to help her with her computer. I'll miss the voicemails about needing help with her email! May she rest in peace, and may her family find comfort.
Dorinda J LeChien
left a message on April 28, 2026:
RIP in Maria , say hello to my mother:(
Linda & Bill Longo
left a message on April 28, 2026:
Deepest sympathy to the Families of Marie Bruno. We remember all the good times at Maryjean’s summer parties. You were a class act and will be missed.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Jeanie Masco
left a message on May 24, 2026:
I literally just found out about Maria's passing when someone on the Nextdoor site mentioned about looking for a certain piece of furniture & listed her address!! I cleaned for Maria for almost 17 yrs. We had our differences over that time, but had many chats & laughs over the years. We became friends & I always helped her out with her dogs over the years. We were in touch last month & she never answered my last text on April 24th - I see she passed 4 days later. She had a wonderful, interesting life & is now with her beloved son, Billy. It's like I know her entire family from all the stories she shared over the years. Condolences to her family & friends. RIP Maria. xoxo
Wendy Ella May
left a message on May 6, 2026:
My friend I never got to say goodbye. My sweet dance partner who I meet at parents with our partners who danced with me , who was like a big sister I will never forget you, from our trips to the Shrine or to little Italy or just the ice cream parlor I will never forget you to your family, your niece, your brother, may my friend Maria always remember us of her love for her family and friends
Tom Lebel
left a message on May 3, 2026:
To Maria's family and loved ones. My name is Tom, I met Maria a few years ago. We became friends. I first helped out by helping her with some odd jobs around the house. I just read her obituary and was devastated. She told me a few times recently she was dizzy or not well but then she seemed fine. I was just texting with her on the 21st of April while I was away for work. My girlfriend Dena and I would stop in and check on her.
We would have been there at her services, if we only knew. We had a funny friendship full of sarcasm and laughs.
I saw her a few weeks ago never thought it would be my last time . If you need anything done at the house please feel free to reach out to me.
She will be greatly missed.
My phone # 732-413-5209
Tom Lebel
Linda Petty
left a message on May 1, 2026:
Rest in Peace
🙏🙏
Fran and Chris Everett ( Valentino)
left a message on May 1, 2026:
We knew Maria through my brother Sal who was friends with Billy. So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. Sending prayers and love. The Everett Family. ( Valentino)
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Nancy Vaiti
left a message on April 30, 2026:
Deeply saddened .
We shared several good times together going way back to when we met .
Rest in peace with the angels
Condolences to her family .
Dorinda J LeChien
left a message on April 30, 2026:
In memory of Maria A. Bruno, Dorinda J LeChien lit a candle
Arlene Baum
left a message on April 29, 2026:
I will always remember our special time with Maria. Between holiday dinners, birthday celebrations, tricky trays and tea parties, we always had a good time. She is now with her son and God and I pray they find forever peace.
The Baum Family - Bill, Arlene, Jessica and Jennifer
Ryan LeChien
left a message on April 28, 2026:
Maria and my grandmother were great friends. When my grandmother passed last year, I enjoyed talking to Maria and hearing her tell me all about my grandmother and their friendship, as well as all her own stories from her life and career. I've lived around the corner from Maria all my life and I enjoyed going over to her house occasionally to help her with her computer. I'll miss the voicemails about needing help with her email! May she rest in peace, and may her family find comfort.
Dorinda J LeChien
left a message on April 28, 2026:
RIP in Maria , say hello to my mother:(
Linda & Bill Longo
left a message on April 28, 2026:
Deepest sympathy to the Families of Marie Bruno. We remember all the good times at Maryjean’s summer parties. You were a class act and will be missed.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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