Bruce Johnson's Obituary
Bruce Alfred Johnson, 92, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, 10/23. He was a resident of Spring Lake, NJ for 57 years and a FL resident for 35.
As a youth, he was an Eagle Scout. Bruce served in World War II as a torpedo bomber stationed on the USS Ticonderoga. He saw action during The Battle of The Philippines for which he was highly decorated.
After the war, Bruce was captain of the nationally prominent University of Miami tennis team. He was later a three time NJ State Men’s tennis champion.
After a 35 year business career, Bruce retired as EVP and COO of Triangle Industries, Holmdel, NJ. In his retirement, he participated on the senior men’s tennis circuit. He victoriously represented the US in the Gordon Trophy and Britannia Cup competitions and played well into his 80’s. In addition, he authored, “A Good Life Revisited” (based on his life) and “This Above All.”
He leaves his wife of 63 years, Joan Sieminiski (“Joanz”), sister Paula Handler, son Stephen, daughter-in-law Alison, daughter Cynthia Bruckmann, son-in-law William, granddaughter Stephanie, grandsons Will (Melissa), Paul (Heather) and Scott, great grandson Luke and great granddaughter, Isabella. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Mary Judith.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at Palm Beach Memorial. Bruce will be buried in South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the National Association of American Veterans www.naavets.org.
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