Jerry Brugioni

Geremia "Jerry" Brugioni, age 81 of Highland Park passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 30, 1940 in Léon, France to the union of Siro and Silvia (Sorini) Brugioni. He immigrated In 1959 to the United States at the age of 18 from Fiumalbo, Modena, Italy. On January 19, 1963 at Saint James Church he married Assunta Natalie Bertucci and the couple started their family. He worked as a brick layer and stone mason for many Northshore Masonry Companies. He was a member of local 20 Brick Layers and Stone Masons Union in Waukegan. In his later years he worked for School District 113 as a custodian at Deerfield High School. He was a member of The Modenesa Society and the Highwood Bocce Ball Club.

Beloved husband of 59 years to Assunta Brugioni. Loving father of Sandra (Robert) McCraren of Highland Park and Susan Brugioni (Meghan Murray) of Libertyville. Fond nonno of James (Megan) McCraren, Kayla McCraren and Robert McCraren, Jr. Dear brother of Bruna (late Bert) Nannini of Highland Park, late Ivo (Silvana) Brugioni of Highwood and the late Bruno Brugioni. Cherished zio to many.

In Lieu of Flowers memorial to Equestrian Connection or Northshore Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

https://equestrianconnection.org/donate

https://foundation.northshore.org/brugioni

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