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John Bruton

Taken in 2007 in Baltimore, MD and sourced from Bruton Family Records.

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John was born on January 2nd, 1925 in New York. John's father was William Jasper Bruton and his mother was Ann Ruth Savada (Suvada). His paternal grandparents were Charles Francis Bruton and Rosa Mary McGee.; his maternal grandparents were John Suvada and Unknown. He had a brother named Charles. He was the younger of the two children. He died from cancer at the age of 87 on February 2nd, 2012 in Bradenton, FL. The funeral took place on February 6th, 2012 in Bradenton, FL and was arranged by Mannasota Memorial Gardens.¹

Death Notes
- John Bruton, 87 died peacefully in his sleep on February 2, 2012 at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, Florida. Mr. Bruton was a veteran of WWII who saw action in the Pacific while serving aboard the USS South Dakota for which he received a Purple Heart and a Naval Unit Commendation. Following his service, he spent many years in the Merchant Marine, and then retired in 1984 from United Airlines. In retirement he enjoyed painting in oils, watercolors and sculpture. His oils and water colors in particular have been recognized in several Manatee County Fairs. He is survived by his loving wife Eunice to whom he was married for 64 years, son John Kenneth Bruton and daughter Karen Zale, three grandchildren and one great grandson. Graveside services with military honors will be held on Monday, February 6th at noon at Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 1221 53rd St., E., Bradenton, FL. Following the service the family will observe shiva at their Bradenton home. Memorials may be made to the Tidewell Hospice, 3355 26th St. W., Bradenton, Florida 34205-2322 or to Temple Beth El, 4200 32nd St. W., Bradenton, Florida 34205-2322.

General Notes
- Born John Harold Bruton, John dropped the Harold and had his name legally changed to John Bruton.

Occupation Details
- John's occupation was Ship's Electrician (1942 - 1945) in transportation for US Navy, in USS South Dakota.
  
  His occupation was Ship's Electrician (1945 - 1963) full time in transportation for Various Shipping Lines.
  
  His occupation was Electrician (1963 - 1983) full time in transportation for United Airlines, in JFK Airport, New York, New York.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- David Bruton ^*
  - b.1789 in Spartenburg, , South Carolina d.1860 in Pettis, Platte, Missouri
  
  David Bruton
  - b.11 Jun 1814 in Kentucky d.29 Aug 1851 in Colorado
  
  Rosanna Tedford
  - b.1783 in , , Pennsylvania d.07 Oct 1851 in , Platte, Missouri
  
  William Jasper Bruton
  - b.31 Jul 1833 in Wayne Co, KY d.1918 in Hartshorn, OK, Sulpher Cemetery
  
  Molina Keaton
  - b.09 Sep 1814 in , , Kentucky d.05 Jul 1886 in , , Kansas
  
  Charles Francis Bruton
  - b.Sep 1872 in Missouri d. in texas
  
  William Goss
  - b.1808 in Virginia
  
  Mary Louise Goss
  - b.1838 in Missouri d.1925 in Hartshorn, OK
  
  Mary Ann
  - b.1815 in Virginia
  
  William Jasper Bruton
  - b.16 Oct 1896 in Seminole, OK d.05 Feb 1966 in Tulsa, Oklahoma
  
  Rosa Mary McGee.
  - b.1876 in Texas
  
  John Bruton
  - b.02 Jan 1925 in New York d.02 Feb 2012 in Bradenton, FL
  
  John Suvada
  - b.02 Dec 1878 in Oroszlany, Hungary
  
  Ann Ruth Savada (Suvada)
  - b.05 Sep 1898 in Komaram Medye, Orosylany, Hungary d.29 Sep 1986 in Coral Gables, FL
  
  Unknown
  
  ^*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)

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Individual Additional Information
- Other Attributes
  - child_no Military Service
- - Organization U.S. Navy

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Wife's Pictures

Taken in Pikesville, MD.

John and Eunice Bruton

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John and Eunice were married in a civil ceremony in Miami, Dade, Florida. They had a son and a daughter, named John and Karen.

Children
- John Kenneth Bruton
  
  John K Bruton
  
  John was born on February 1st, 1949 in Sanford, FL.
  
  Karen Polly Bruton
  
  Karen Bruton and Jeffrey Zale Wedding
  
  Karen was born on December 20th, 1951 in Nassau County, NY.

¹ Bruton Family Records

Sources/Citations John B Unit Commendation - USS South Dakota, SS SANTA ROSA & SS VALCHEM , History of USS South Dakota

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