Robert Bruno

Robert P. Bruno, 49, of Brecknock Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center after a courageous 2 year battle with esophageal cancer.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Ingelore (Philippsen) Bruno and the late Vincent P. Bruno.
Bob was a graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. He was employed as a Pharmacist at Rite Aid in Kenhorst for 20 years. He went on to work as the Pharmacist for Giant Food Stores in Shillington for 10 years and in Ephrata for 2 years. As a teenager, he also worked at Maple Grove Raceway as a handyman and in concessions.
Bob was a very active member in Boy Scout Troop 241, where he was involved with his son, Vincent, for 15 years. As Vince rose through the ranks from tiger cub to Eagle Scout, Bob held many titles including Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader, Assistant Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster, and Cacoosing District Life to Eagle chair. He received many awards including the Triple Crown for Florida Sea Base, Philmont and Northern Tier, as well as the Order of the Arrow Brotherhood-Arrow of Life. Bob had many loves in his life, which included his family, woodworking, traveling to Disney World and the beach, attending the Weaverland Produce Auction, and watching his daughter dance.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 25 years Melissa A. (Coller) Bruno of Brecknock Twp., Children: Vincent Robert Bruno and Heather Lynn Bruno. Granddaughter: Norah Elizabeth Bruno. Brothers: Anthony O. Bruno, husband of Catherine of Sinking Spring, Vincent J. Bruno of Mohnton, Richard S. Bruno, husband of Karen of Mt. Penn. Nine nieces and nephews and his favorite 4-legged friend Jack.
Bob will always be remembered as a loving, friendly and upbeat guy whose smile never left his face. He is leaving behind a huge support group of family, friends and co-workers that he lovingly referred to as Team Bruno, and Bruno Strong shirts can be found all over the country as well as abroad. His favorite quote was "Live life to the fullest because no one is promised a tomorrow," and that is how he lived his life.
Funeral service will be held at Allegheny Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1327 Alleghenyville Road, Mohnton, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:00AM. The family will receive friends and relatives at Bean Funeral Home, 129 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Monday, May 9, 2016 from 5-8:00PM and at church on Tuesday from 9-10:45AM. The private interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of traditional funeral attire, Bruno Strong shirts be worn instead. If you don't have one, any uplifting shirt that you think would put a smile on someone's face like the ones he always wore is appropriate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob's memory to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605 and Boy Scouts of America Hawk Mt. Council, 5027 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605.