Robert Allison

A life lived to its fullest.  Gone much to soon. Rest in peace

Judy Steinberg (Blancher)

Bruce was warm,bright and friendly, we played music together and were in a class sing and had many classes together as well. I believe Bruce had diabetes and was very open about it which I had enormous respect for. We never stayed in touch after high school but he has pto mind mind many times and always in an especially fond way. Bruce was a natural leader--strength and condolences to his family. Sincerely, Judy Steinberg Blancher

Angela Oxios (Mulcare, Concklin)

So sorry to hear of Bruce Krieger's passing. I did not know him personally, but as a classmate. He was a high energy individual. He will be missed by all. Condolences to his family and friends.

Our sympathies,

Angela Mulcare Concklin and Family

Ronnie Rubenfeld (Wiederlight)

Bruce Kreiger, my first boyfriend at the age of 9!  What a great friend, great son, great brother, and what a wonderful human being.  We all knew too well the struggles he had with diabetes, even at a young age, and yet he handled it all like a mature adult.  He taught us all so much about love and life and humility and kindness.

I am sure he was a wonderful husband and father, and to his family we extend our most sincere sympathy.  Too bad such a great individual is gone so soon.  May he rest in peace, he certanly deserves it.

Ronnie and Mike Wiederlight

Bunny Baker (Block)

So sorry to get this news. I didn't know Bruce well, but I have such a clear memory of his sweet smile and the joy he gave us all as a member of the dance band. Deepest sympathy to his wife and family. 

Johanna Oliva (Panariello)

Bruce was never without a smile on his face and a kind word or greeting for everyone.  I remember being in the band with him and his performances on stage.  Too young to go and I am sure he will be sorely missed by his family and friends. The stars in the sky will be a bit brighter from now on.

Our deepest sympathies to his family.

Johanna and Larry Panariello

Ralph Solimano

Dear Nanki-Poo,

Rest In Peace.

Ko-Ko

Sheryl Sankel (Ives )

• We have known Bruce since 1957 when we hung out on the corner of Boynton and Watson Avenues in the Bronx. We attended JHS 123 together and recall Bruce running for G.O. President.  Joel drew his campaign posters. One theme we remember was “Mickey Mouse says Vote for Bruce”.  Bruce was a leader even then.  We shared our summers at Shorehaven Beach Club.  We remember Bruce playing the trumpet, and many of us were in the operetta, the Mikado.  That was our happy childhood.  Some facts stick in your mind all through your life.  Joel remembers one warm summer night the Ice cream truck came around and we all were enjoying ourselves with a cool treat; Bruce said to Joel, “I can’t eat ice cream.”  This was “a problem”, diabetes, that he had to overcome throughout his lifetime. We crossed paths with Bruce only a few times after graduation from Monroe in 1961 but each time there were only warm feelings. A few years ago we corresponded with Bruce when he told us about his retirement and interest in travelling and art.  Unfortunately, our lives didn’t converge very much through the years but, when it did, there were only warm feelings and happy memories.  We are both saddened to hear that Bruce is no longer with us but, what can we say, we both “Vote for Bruce.”  

Joel  (Iskowitz) Ives

Sheryl (Sankel) Ives

Joyce Lohn

From Howie Straus

How does one say goodbye to a friend for over 65 years. We grew up in the same building in the Bronx attended the same schools, from elementary thru high school, we shared the joys and sadness of youth. I'm the last of the 1025 Boynton Ave boys, Billy Oransky, Bruce and me. Bruce and Lin were the first to see me upon my return from Vietnam, something's you never forget. Rest in peace Bruce you will be in my thoughts.

Michael Bookbinder

Enjoyed the great days in orchestra and dance band playing trumpet with Bruce. A true professional musician and friend during my years at James Monroe. A fond memory of the night Bruce led the dance band and a cha cha started and i asked Bruce permission to enter the dance contest with Barbara Klein. We won and i still have the Dave Brubeck album from that dance. We all had fun and he will be missed. Rest in peace. Bookie