| Date of Birth | April 3, 1929 |
| Passed Away | February 3, 2018 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | February 9, 2018 |
| Service Time | 10 a.m. |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church, Hornell |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont |
Salvatore P. Brundu
HORNELL-Salvatore P. Brundu, 88, formerly of Mays Ave., entered into rest peacefully Saturday afternoon (Feb. 3, 2018) at Elderwood at Hornell.
Born in Hornell on Apr. 3, 1929, he was a son of the late John and Anita (Madduca) Brundu. On July 1, 1951 he was married in Tyrone to the former Frances R. Bebout, who predeceased him on Mar. 10, 2008 after 56 years of marriage. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline and William Schleyer and his sister, Jennie Grillo.
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Sal attended Hornell High School where he was a member of the Hornell Red Raiders football team and was inducted into the Hornell High school Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army Company B 11th Airborne Infantry Regimen during the Korean War from 1951 to his honorable discharge in 1953 and was a recipient of the Parachute Badge. He also played football while serving in the military.
Sal was employed as a professional firefighter for the City of Hornell for 38 years before he retired.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hornell. He was a lifetime member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440, the Amvets Post No. 245 and the Carducci Lodge, Sons of Italy in Hornell. He was also a former member of the Cpl. J.J. Mooney VFW Post 2250, the Hornell Moose Lodge No. 210 and the Hornell Eagles.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Sal loved spending time with his wife, Frances and family at his cottage on Keuka Lake and spending the winter months in Florida. He was an extremely talented carpenter and especially enjoyed woodworking and wood carving. He will be remembered most of all for his generosity and his willingness to always help members of his family as well as friends and neighbors.
His loving family includes his two grandchildren, Kelly (Lee) Green of Dansville and John (Julie) Schleyer of Glenwood, N.Y.; his three great-grandchildren, Carli Green and Daniel and Jack Schleyer; his sister, Stella Patrick of Hornell; his three brothers, Lucciano (Eleanor) Brundu, Peter (Sandy) Brundu and George (Sally) Brundu all of Hornell; also his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Salvatore P. Brundu.
Calling hours are 4-7 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 8, 2018) at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St. in Hornell. Relatives and friends are welcomed to meet the family at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday (Feb. 9, 2018). Committal prayers and interment, with military honors, will follow at St. Mary’ Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
The United States flag and the Army flag will proudly fly at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in recognition of Sal’s military service.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell City Firefighters Association, 108 Broadway, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Sal was a great man to have as an uncle was always nice to be around will miss him
To the family my deepest sorrows goes out to them and God will help you get thru these trying times, I wish I could be there, down in Florida for awhile.
Rest In Peace Sal. I know you and dad will feed everyone in heaven with the fish you catch there.
A GIANT IN MY LIFE YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
LOVE CYNDI
Rest in peace sal.Now you will lol be with Fran and all your old firefighter fri nods.
Jean Peterso Wife of Bill
Our condolences go out to all of Sal’s family! R.I.P.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on Sal’s passing. May all your memories bring smiles and warmth to your hearts. With our love
Sal and his wife Francis were favorite customers of mine. When I delivered the Evening Trtibune to him on Lincoln St (1952-56)they were always very gracious and most importantly always paid their weekly 30 cents paper charge on time!! Later I was appointed a Hornell summer ambulance driver during my college years (1958-60). As such I worked with Sal at the Fire Station and we shared lots of memories and stories. Please know my family sends heartfelt condolences and prayors to Lu, Pete and other family members at this difficult time. Sal will never be forgotten. God bless.
This is kind of late but I wanted to send my condolences. Sal was a great neighbor and friend to my parents. I had many talks with him when they were very sick. I will always remember his kindness. He was a great man!