IN MEMORIAM
John David Bruno J&D PLUMBING March 26, 1945 - January 29, 2022
J
ohn David Bruno, 76, of Montara, and La Quinta, California, passed away on January 29. He was born in San Francisco and graduated from Archbishop Riordan High School before enlisting in the US Army where he served for
in San Francisco and went to work for his father in the family business, J&D Plumbing, which specializes in commercial and residential plumbing along with a unique niche of tradeshows and conventions. a good bar, cooking, crashing swimming pools, skiing in Tahoe, boating in the late More than any of those, he loved people.
He had a unique magnetism and made a friend wherever he went. His colleague kindest, most generous persons I’ve had In 2013 he retired and moved to La Quinta for warmer weather and a world of new friends. Bruno was a devoted dad, reveling in the lives of his four children, and a genuine friend and mentor to many young people who worked for him over the years. He is survived by his wife, Sheila (Brogna), and their children, Karen Giannakopoulos (Nelson), Gina Bruno, Jenni Giannini (Mike) and Chris Bruno (Erica Hamilton); and his sister, Claudia Portacarrero (Luis Oliva). He was preceded in death by his parents John and Effie Bruno. One of Bruno’s Giannakopoulos, age 5. Portions of this obituary were published by the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Jimmy Whitley, Jr. HILTON HEAD ELECTRIC, INC. March 29, 1963 - May 25, 2022
J
immy E. Whitley Jr., 59, was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and worked at the Charlotte Convention Center where he met his wife, Cindy. He owned and operated J.E. Whitley Electric, Inc. in Mooresville for 20 years and then moved to Hilton Head for a simpler life. After moving to Hilton Head, he opened Hilton Head Electric, Inc., which he operated for the past 20 years.
hanging out with his friends. He was a kind 76 Jul/Aug/Sept 2022 Exhibit City News
soul who was always there for anyone who needed his help. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, son Joshua, daughter Kylie, his three sisters; Tonya McCullough (David), Belmont, NC, Terry Whitley, Cramerton, NC and Teresa Lewis (Jim), Mt. Holly, NC as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Sr. and Carole.
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