BRUSCATO, Joe

Joe Bruscato, 83, loving husband of Norma, father of Frank (Roxie), Marilyn (George) Wylie, Kelley (Don) Yegan, and Konnie Crawford. Grandfather of Gina Bruscato (Tom Burns), Joe (Tracy) Bruscato, Derek and Brooke Yegan. Great-grandfather of Jessica Jansen, McKennon Hanks, Dominic Bruscato, and close friend to many. 

He was born on January 28, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri to an Italian immigrant family and passed on June 4, 2007. 

He served in World War II in Europe as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne. He moved to Phoenix in 1956 and worked for Thunderbird Freight Lines for 28 years until his retirement in 1985. 

He is survived by his wife, daughters, brother Jim, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous extended family and many friends. 

Visitation and Funeral service were held at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Joe's name to Trinity United Methodist Church, 3104 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051 

Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/7/2007.

Posted by Pat Wilson on December 22, 2011

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