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Obituary: Bruce F. Graham, 74, of Waterbury
Bruce served aboard the Battleship New Jersey during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of two Bronze Medals
Obituary courtesy of Bergin Funeral Home
Bruce F. Graham
October 14, 1946 ~ May 6, 2021 (age 74)
Waterbury – Bruce F. Graham, 74, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on May 6, 2021 after a short illness. Bruce was born in Waterbury on Oct. 14, 1946. He was the loving husband of Janet (McKay) Graham for 44 years.
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Bruce graduated from Terryville High School and after graduating, he entered the United States Navy. Bruce served aboard the Battleship New Jersey during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of two Bronze Medals. Bruce received his BS in Accounting from CCSU in 1977 and worked 25 years for Superior Electric (Dana) and First Brands (Clorox.)
Besides his wife, Janet, Bruce leaves behind four daughters, Heather Graham, Heidi Graham, Julie Graham, and Jennifer (Graham) Lynch and her husband Eric of Waterbury; his sister Margaret Garbatini of Naugatuck; sister-in-law Christine Werner of Torrington; brother-in-law David McKay and his wife Margery of Newtown; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
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He was predeceased by his parents, Robert M. and Lillian (Noss) (Graham) Romano; his brother Robert M. Graham Jr.; and his son Seth C. Graham.
Bruce will be sorely missed by all who loved him, he was a gentle soul with an immense heart.
Walk through calling hours are Friday, May 14, 2021 from 10 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Bergin Funeral Home , 290 East Main St., Waterbury. A service will be held at 12 P.M. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Masks must be worn at all times.