Obituary for George Richard Brunner
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George Richard Brunner, a lifelong Harrison resident whose family has lived in town for generations, died Thursday, Feb. 17 after a short illness at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was nearly 91.
He was born on March 12, 1931, in Port Chester to George and Beatrice (Steckler) Brunner.
George loved his family and took great pride in his four children, six grandchildren and his great-grandson, who was born in December.
As a young man, George worked in New York City in the insurance industry. He later had his own painting business in Harrison and could be seen for years driving his pickup truck around town. He painted the homes of many corporate executives in and around Harrison and took pride in the appreciation they showed for his work He was partial to painting a nice clean white, but also enjoyed bright colors.
A devout Catholic, George was a lifelong parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church in Harrison. He served as an altar boy, sang in the choir and was an usher for many years. He read many Catholic publications at home and often contributed to church charities. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus in Harrison and was a Grand Knight. During his younger days, he spoke often of stopping by the “K of C” for a beer.
When not in his painters’ clothes, he was most comfortable in a weathered green “Irish” or “Notre Dame” sweatshirt. He rooted for the Mets and Jets but cheered most for the Fighting Irish.
George was known to be opinionated and loved engaging in conversation about the state of the world with family, friends, cops on the beat or anyone he bumped into in Harrison. He had his salty side but had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He loved babies and animals.
George was proud to live in Harrison. His favorite part of the day was smoking a pipe and sipping a cup of coffee on his front porch at daybreak. He was an avid gardener and was most at ease working in his yard. He was also a great cook and baker, although he was rarely satisfied with anything that he made. Apple pie was his specialty.
He served in the U.S. Army and reveled in telling stories until the end of his life about his time stationed in the Alps.
He is survived by his wife, Martina Brunner; his children, Michael of Vermont, David (Mary) of Mamaroneck, Margaret (Louis) Ingrassia of North White Plains, and Anne (Gary) Stern of White Plains; his grandchildren, Zachary, Rita, Jordan, Louis, Raymond and Henry; his great-grandson, T.J.; and his sister, Jeanette Haviland of Mamaroneck, and her family.
Visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Harrison Funeral Home, 329 Halstead Avenue. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church, 215 Halstead Avenue. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rye Brook.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Calvary Hospital.
**PARKING GARAGE OPPOSITE THE FUNERAL HOME IS NOW OPEN. LEVEL 1 (WALK -IN- WALK OUT LEVEL) IS AVAILABLE. FREE PARKING.
George Richard Brunner, a lifelong Harrison resident whose family has lived in town for generations, died Thursday, Feb. 17 after a short illness at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was nearly 91.
He was born on March 12, 1931, in Port Chester to George and Beatrice (Steckler) Brunner.
George loved his family and took great pride in his four children, six grandchildren and his great-grandson, who was born in December.
As a young man, George worked in New York City in the insurance industry. He later had his own painting business in Harrison and could be seen for years driving his pickup truck around town. He painted the homes of many corporate executives in and around Harrison and took pride in the appreciation they showed for his work He was partial to painting a nice clean white, but also enjoyed bright colors.
A devout Catholic, George was a lifelong parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church in Harrison. He served as an altar boy, sang in the choir and was an usher for many years. He read many Catholic publications at home and often contributed to church charities. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus in Harrison and was a Grand Knight. During his younger days, he spoke often of stopping by the “K of C” for a beer.
When not in his painters’ clothes, he was most comfortable in a weathered green “Irish” or “Notre Dame” sweatshirt. He rooted for the Mets and Jets but cheered most for the Fighting Irish.
George was known to be opinionated and loved engaging in conversation about the state of the world with family, friends, cops on the beat or anyone he bumped into in Harrison. He had his salty side but had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He loved babies and animals.
George was proud to live in Harrison. His favorite part of the day was smoking a pipe and sipping a cup of coffee on his front porch at daybreak. He was an avid gardener and was most at ease working in his yard. He was also a great cook and baker, although he was rarely satisfied with anything that he made. Apple pie was his specialty.
He served in the U.S. Army and reveled in telling stories until the end of his life about his time stationed in the Alps.
He is survived by his wife, Martina Brunner; his children, Michael of Vermont, David (Mary) of Mamaroneck, Margaret (Louis) Ingrassia of North White Plains, and Anne (Gary) Stern of White Plains; his grandchildren, Zachary, Rita, Jordan, Louis, Raymond and Henry; his great-grandson, T.J.; and his sister, Jeanette Haviland of Mamaroneck, and her family.
Visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Harrison Funeral Home, 329 Halstead Avenue. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church, 215 Halstead Avenue. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rye Brook.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Calvary Hospital.