David George Bruno, age 68, of Ruston, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2019, at Mercy New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness. 

He was born December 30, 1950, in Ruston, Louisiana. After high school, he served in the U.S. Airforce and later, moved to Lorain, Ohio, in 1981. 

He was the owner of a construction business, David’s Home Improvement, for 25 years, and was a former employee of General Motors. 

He enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. 

David is survived by his loving wife, Vickie Bruno, of over 30 years; eight children, Michael Bruno, David Bruno Jr. (Chantel), Makeiva Bruno, Rebecca Bruno (Monseen), Jeffery Bruno (Courtney), Darrin Bruno, Lea Bruno, and Maria Bruno; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Oscar “Sonny” Bruno (Audrey) and Jimmy Bruno (Diana); a sister, Lucille Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be Thursday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, 2652 Broadway Ave., Lorain. 

Funeral service will be Friday, June 28, at 12 Noon at the 

Mulhearn Funeral Home 

3000 McMillan Rd. West Monroe, La, 71291