Bruce Robert Nillo was called home on December 23, 2024 to be with his beloved brother Bernie and beloved parents. Born in Oakland, CA on March 5, 1963, Bruce grew up in Newark, CA with his parents and brother and graduated from Newark High School in 1981.
Beloved son to Ben and Bienvenida Nillo, beloved father to Nicholas (Angela) and Chad. Beloved grandfather to three beautiful grandchildren. Beloved uncle to David and Daniel, Mia, Marissa, Mark, TJ, Tianna, Melissa, Charlene, Michael, Rachel, Julia, and Kyle. Beloved cousin to Ernie (Nerie), Edna, Evelyn, Ed (Terry), Eric (Tim), and Eileen. Great friend to many including Nick and Marie Denning, Robin Denning, Jennifer Hester, Mike Eugster (Belinda), Mark Maldonado, and Franz Bruckner (Tracy). Predeceased by beloved parents Ben and Bienvenida Nillo, beloved brother Bernie (Carol), beloved uncle and aunts: Ben and Rosario, Cristy and Juanita, and Lena… “Auntie Joe!!”, and beloved cousin, Edna.
A man of many, many talents, Bruce excelled in a variety of professions during his lifetime including car/jet painting, collision repair, and auto mechanic. You name it, Bruce could do it or would find out how to do it as Bruce was a very quick study. In In fact, he pretty much excelled in anything he put his mind to. Bruce was also a gifted tennis player in high school, was a scuba diver, loved to fly/had a private pilots license, and was also a manager before retiring due to a disability. Bruce was called ‘Father,’ Brother,”Nephew,’ ‘Uncle,’ ‘husband,’ and ‘Good Friend’ by the many people that were connected to Bruce throughout his life.
Bruce’s untimely passing was on December 23, 2024. In addition Bruce was one of the longest (if not the longest) survivor of Left Ventricle Assisting Device (LVAD) heart technology. While the last few years were challenging for Bruce, he never complained, still had a zest for life, an amazing appetite, and an unbelievable sense of humor. He had many of his family and friends rolling on the ground with his jokes, while facing very grave circumstances. Bruce will be missed by his family and many, many friends.
A celebration of Life for Bruce will be planned and announced later this year. Also, a GoFundMe has been set-up in honor of Bruce to help with final resting place costs, as Bruce’s savings was depleted during his 6+ year long illness.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-honor-bruce-nillos-memory/
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