Obituary of Christine M. Bruck

CHRISTINE M. BRUCK Latham-Christine M. Bruck, 49 of Latham, beloved wife of Rob Bruck, entered into eternal life on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Albany Medical Center with her loving family at her side. Born in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of Joseph J. Apuzzi of East Greenbush and the late Ann T. (McDonagh) Apuzzi. She was a graduate of Kingston High School class of 1979 and Central Connecticut State with a bachelors degree. Christine married her beloved Rob Bruck on September 1, 1996 in Kingston. She was employed as an event planner with the New York Association of Convenience Stores for the last several years. She was the extra curricular coordinator extraordinaire for the Woodland Hill Montessori School. Christine was involved with the fundraising for both the Make-A-Wish foundation and the Heat it to Beat it campaign. Survivors in addition to her husband and father include her cherished son Justin R. Bruck of Latham, her brothers Joseph J. (Sherri) Apuzzi of Kingston, Jerry C. (MariAnne) Apuzzi of Duxbury, MA, Anthony P. (Christi Beaury) Apuzzi of Delmar. She was the dear Aunt of Joe, Jacob, Owen, Nicholas, Liam, Grace and Stella Apuzzi amd Jeremy Slobota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday July 21, at 9:00 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham with Rev. John Cairns officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday from 4-7 pm at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation 1 Mustang Dr. Cohoes, NY 12047 or the Heat it to Beat it Campaign c/o Dr. Armando Sardi at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore MD 21202. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com