Bruce Charles Brucato
October 30, 1953 – January 15, 2014
January 15, 2014, age 60; beloved father of John J. (Kathleen) Brucato and Ariel Brucato; dearest son of Doreen (late Martin) Tarangelo and the late James Robert Brucato; dear brother of James (Carol) Brucato, Michelle Brucato, Denise Brucato and Dean Brucato; former husband of Sandra Cottis; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday 4-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, 2909 Elmwood Ave. Private Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
“Bruce Brucato who played for several years with Buffalo fusion supergroup Gamalon, as well as a long stint with Junction West, is facing his final moments at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Former Gamalon band mate and guitarist extraordinaire George Puleo stopped by Artvoice in deep sadness to say Bruce had probably only a few hours left. But it was only a few minutes later when we got a call saying Bruce was gone. Anyone who ever saw Gamalon, heard and watched the phenomenal interplay of guitar solos between Puleo and Brucato will understand what a loss to the music community Bruce Brucato’s passing is. May he have peace wherever he is… and a guitar.” Source