Philip Anthony A’Brunzo, age 89, of Elmira Heights, NY, was born October 26, 1922 in Elmira, NY, son of the late James and Nikolena (Yalenti) A’Brunzo and passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 peacefully at home. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his brothers Louis (Betty) and Anthony A’Brunzo; and great granddaughter Anna Elizabeth Hager. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Herma J. (Boettger) A’Brunzo; sons James P. and William J. A’Brunzo; daughters Jean Clark and Maria (Ken) Hager; grandchildren Daniel Clark , Andrew (Lindsay) Hager, Jessica Hager (Shawn Drew); brothers John and Vincent (Sally) A’Brunzo; sister Rose Marie Palma; sister-in-law Connie A’Brunzo along with many nieces and nephews. Mr. A’Brunzo was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army with the “Skylighters,” Battery C, 566th AAA Automatic Weapons Battalion. He was honored to serve his country and greatly enjoyed a recent trip to the WW II Memorial in Washington, DC via “The Honor Flight” out of Rochester, NY. He was a resident of Elmira Heights for 55 years, serving as a village Trustee and Democratic Party Chairman. There will never be a prouder DEMOCRAT or NY Met fan. There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to his committal service with military honors on Tuesday, April 24th at 3 pm at Woodlawn National Cemetery, 1825 Davis St., Elmira, followed by his Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 4 pm at St. Charles Borromeo Church , 161 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights. Rev. Scott Kubinski, Celebrant. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Originally published in the Elmira Star-Gazette on 23 April 2012. Source.