Bruce Edward Bequeath

BRUCE EDWARD BEQUEATH Bruce Edward Bequeath of Vienna, Ohio, died at 1:40 AM Monday (3-28-05) at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. He was 82. Mr. Bequeath was born in Austintown, Ohio on August 14, 1922, a son of Marshall and Mary Martha (Decker) Bequeath. He served our country in the U.S. Army 112th Armored Engineers during WWII’s European Theater as a Corporal. Bruce retired in 1985 as the former Chief of Police in Vienna Township after 15 years of service. He was also previously employed as a Deputy Sheriff of Trumbull County. His memberships included: Vienna Presbyterian Church where he was past Treasurer past President of Vienna Kiwanis; Life member of the Public Employees Retire, Inc. (PERI) & current president of Trumbull County PERI Chapter 56; Life member of the Vienna VFW; Charter member& past Treasurer of the Copper Penny Lodge, Vienna; Youngstown Scottish Rite & Cleveland Shriners. He was a community leader & volunteer. Bruce also created, organized & managed the Vienna Ecumenical Food Bank for 16 years with his wife Grayce. Survivors include: wife, Grayce Kingsley, whom he married 8-15-43; 3 sons, James Bequeath & his wife Jan, Atlanta, GA, Jon Bequeath, Atlanta, GA, & Joel Bequeath & his wife Carol, Manchester, NH; 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by: her parents; 3 brothers, Aldon, Grant & Robert Bequeath; and a sister, Ruby Johnson. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at the Madasz Funeral Chapel, Brookfield, with Rev. Paul Johnston, Pastor. Calling hours will be from 7-9 PM Friday. Burial will be in Vienna Twp. Cemetery. Family and friends may send condolences online to www.MadaszChapel.com. Material contributions can be made to the Howard Everett Memorial Scholarship Fund of Copper Penny Lodge (or) to the church.