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Obituary for BRUNACINI


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday November 03, 2011

VINCENT A. JR. Known and loved as "Manny" passed away on All Saints Day, November 1, 2011. He was born March 1, 1956 in Albuquerque, NM. Manny was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Gloria Brunacini; nephew, Michael Rossman. He is survived by his brother, Charles; sisters, Marianne Miera and husband Rudy, Gina Rossman; godson, Matthew Rossman and wife Johannah. Manny loved to play drums, garden and cook. He was an animal lover and is survived by his last two rescue dogs, Petey and Lucky Blondie. He was previously employed at NMDOL. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Dr Heidi Fleishman and Dr. Denise Aamodt and to Rosa Valencia and the staff at Princeton Place, 5th floor. Most especially Barbara Minor, who made his last days inclusive and joyful, who saw past the exterior to the interior. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy" Matthew 5:7. Vince would love to have his friends remember him by being kind to animals. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara, Rio Rancho, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 pm, Friday, November 4, 2011 at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, 5712 Paradise Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, 505-898-0826. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Vincent's honor to Carma, Animal Rescue, 505-321-6275, P.O. Box 1233, Corrales, NM 87048. Vincent's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124 505-892-9920