Name: Visitation for Wayne A. Bruce Jr.
Start: 2025-01-30T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-01-30T18:00:00.000Z
Location: M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home- SGF

Wayne A. Bruce, Jr.

April 19, 1947 - January 21, 2025

Wayne A. Bruce, Jr., 77, of South Glens Falls, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, following a brief illness.

Wayne was born April 19, 1947, in South Glens Falls, NY, the son of the late Wayne and Faye Bruce.

Wayne graduated from South Glens Falls High School in 1966 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. He then enjoyed a long and storied career in law enforcement, most notably with the South Glens Falls Village Police Department, until his retirement in 2004.

Upon retiring, Wayne embarked upon a second career path with the South Glens Falls School District, serving as Truancy Officer and being inducted into The Bulldog Hall of Fame in 2014.

Besides his parents, Wayne was predeceased by one son, Todd.

Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Linda; children: Craig (Linda) Matuszak, Paul (Theresa) Matuszak, Michael (Lisa) Bruce, Trevor (Angel) Bruce, Kevin (Lorrie) Matuszak; grandchildren: Michelle (James) Matuszak, Kristen Matuszak, Emily (Jon) Conover, Alec, Andrew, and Elise Matuszak, Cory Culverhouse, Emma Bruce, Aurora Tufares, Tyler and Adalynn Schwartz, Joshua (Theresa) Fish, and Joel (Kristine) Fish. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; his sisters: Renee (Ed) Murphy, Kimberly (Peter) Nadeau, and several nieces and nephews.

Wayne was an icon in the South Glens Falls Community, holding memberships and offices throughout his lifetime in many civic groups and organizations, including the Eagles Club, American Legion, Moreau Community Center, Moreau Recreation Commission, the South Glens Falls Fire Department, and countless others. He was especially proud of his participation in school and community athletics as a player, coach, and umpire for many years. He will be greatly missed.

"HE NEVER HAD A BAD DAY"

Friends and family may call from 4-6pm, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main Street, South Glens Falls 12803.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:30AM at the funeral home with burial following at 1pm at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.

A Celebration of Life will be held after the burial at the South Glens Falls Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wayne's name to: The South High Marathon Dance, 42 Merritt Road, South Glens Falls NY 12803 or The Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23rd St., NW, Suite 450, Washington DC 20037.

To view Wayne's Book of Memories and post online condolences please visit kilmerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Post-Star on Jan. 28, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Bruce

Sponsored by M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home - South Glen Falls.

12 Entries

Chelsey

March 3, 2025

I am forever grateful to this man and the kindness he extended to me as a rebellious high schooler trying to make it through tough times. He was a beautiful soul who left lasting impressions on a lot of people. <3

Dawn M. LaBarge

February 1, 2025

I remember Mr. Bruce ( Beaney). when I joined Moreau Emergency Squad. He was a great man to work with. Condolences to his family. RIP

Sue mccane

January 31, 2025

Thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by many. He was a very caring man. Was there to help me alot when me and my boys moved back to sgf when we lost our husband and father (Tim McCane) back in 1995. R.I.P. Beenie!

JJK

January 30, 2025

Thank you for your service.

Sherri

January 29, 2025

My condolences to the family. As a young girl I worked at the So. Glens Falls Dunkin Donuts many years ago & one night had a run in with a not so nice customer to where I called the police & it was Beanie who came. He sat with me having coffee watching out while I finished my midnight shift. He was so nice & made eveything feel safe! Never have forgotten him over the years & that night. Thanks Beanie & may you rest in peace.

Heidi Allen StJohn

January 29, 2025

My condolences to his family. When I had my first job at Saratoga Race Course in the summer of 1982, washing dishes in the Clubhouse with quite a sketchy group of co-workers! My Mom knew him from Saratoga County Social Services and he worked security at the track. I was a teenager thrown to the wolves, and "a fish out of water". He would check on me regularly and made sure others were aware of his presence! -Just a fond memory of Wayne that stuck with me! He was a kind soul!

Tim Guy

January 28, 2025

Wayne the Beeny Bruce- I have lots of respect and admiration for our fallen heroe, unfortunately not for public domain. Jeff Kevin Tony and Jim yall remember a Beeny clapping and applauding the SHOW WE ALL WATCHED? I do . See you Friday morning brother

The entire Hewitt Family

January 28, 2025

Kevin, Linda and family, condolences to you all. Beanie will be truly missed.

Judy (Judkins) Provo

January 28, 2025

RIP Beaner and always remember all the service you gave our community and everyone that knew you. You are one of a kind and there will never be another Beaner. God Bless your family and friends always. Your memories will keep you with us always. Love you .

Hank Ashton - Sgt. ret., WCSD

January 28, 2025

Linda and family. Please accept my condolences for your loss, from an old cop. Rest in peace Beany.

Den

January 28, 2025

A heartfelt thank you for your service.
Rest In Peace.

Donna Keck

January 26, 2025

Great guy , remembering the time he called me out of my house on Hudson St to move my car during a snow storm, late at night i came out in my housecoat, he said he was going to arrest me for indecent exposure, quite the joker, everybody liked Beanie.

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