Martin Bruno Sr

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      Sex: M

AKA: Tony

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 1 Jan 1907 - , Plaquemines, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 17 Jan 1970 -  ( at age 63)
         Burial: 20 Jan 1970 - Lakelawn Park Mausoleum, Metairie, Jefferson, Louisisana, USA
 Cause of Death: 

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Parents

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         Father: Joseph Bruno
         Mother: Leonarda Eleanora Venezio

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Lucy Cecilia Lentz
       Marriage: 
       Children:
                1. Martin Bruno Jr

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Notes

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General:

Per 1920 US Census 1/22/1920 A Farm on Gross Tete Road, 1st Precinct, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana
Joseph Bruno is the 45 year old white male head of household, born in Italy, as were his parents, all speaking Italian. He rents his home. He works of his own account as a farmer on a general farm. He immigrated to the US in 1899, but is still an alien. His wife is 34 year old Leonard Bruno, born in Italy, as were her parents. She immigrated to the US in 1905, but is still an alien. They have 7 children, all born in Louisiana: 15 year old son, Joe Bruno; 13 year old son, Martin Bruno; 11 year old son, Nick Bruno; 9 year old daughter, Sarah Bruno, attends school; 7 year old son, Phillip Bruno; 5 year old daughter, Angelino Bruno; and 1 year 11 months old daughter, Janie Bruno. For all family members, read and write are marked "no".

Per 1940 US Census 4/23/1940 5127 Laurel Street, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Edward Lentz is the 49 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $25 a month. He and all of his household lived in this same house in 1935, and all were born in Louisiana. Educated through 6th grade, he works as a night watchman for a detective agency, worked 40 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work earned $1,884 in 1939. His wife is 49 year old Lucy M. Lentz, educated through 6th grade, does home housework. George D. Lentz is their 17 year old son, educated through 2 years of high school and attending school. Martin Bruno is their 22 year old white male son-in-law, educated through 8th grade, works as a fisherman on an oyster boat, worked 56 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work earned $1,092 in 1939. His wife, Edward's daughter, is 29 year old Cecilia L. Bruno, educated through 8th grade, does home housework, but in 52 weeks of work in 1939 earned $572. Charles H. Picoul is their 29 year old white male son-in-law, educated through 8th grade, works as a fireman for the fire department, worked 120 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work earned $1,620 in 1939. His wife, Edward's daughter, is 24 year old Helen L. Picoul, educated through 8th grade, does home housework.

Per WWII Draft Registration undated, about 1940
Martin Bruno is 33 years old, born January 27, 1907 in Plaquemines, Louisiana. He resides at 5127 Laurel Street, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, and his phone number is Up 5458 W. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Lucy Cecilia Bruno,, his wife, same address. Martin works for Davy Fishing Co., Cornavan, St. Bernard, Louisiana. He is described as 5'8" tall, 190 lbs, white race, black eyes, brown hair, dark complexion.

Per 1945 New Orleans City Directory
Bruno, Martin (Cecilia) shipwright Delta Shipbuilding home 3500 Annunciation

Per 1949 New Orleans City Directory
Bruno, Martin (Cecilia) longshoreman Lykes Bros. home 715 Bourdeaux

Per 1950 US Census 4/4/1950 715 Bourdeaux, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Martin A. Bruno is the 41 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, works as a longshoreman for a steamship and stevedore company, working 40 hours last week. His wife, 37 year old Cecilie M. Bruno, was born in Louisiana, keeps house. Lucy M. Bruno, their 8 year old daughter, was born in Louisiana. Martin A. Bruno, Jr. is their 5 year old son, was born in Louisiana.

Per 1952 New Orleans City Directory
Bruno, Martin (Cecilia L.) stevedore home 715 Bourdeaux

Per 1954 New Orleans City Directory
Bruno, Martin (Cecilia L.) stevedore home 715 Bourdeaux

Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune 1/20/1970 Page 12
BRUNO
Martin Bruno Sr., on Saturday, January 17, 1970, at 10:15 o'clock p.m., husband of Cecilia Lentz, father of Mrs. Lucy M. Tetlion and Martin Bruno Jr., grandfather of Laurie, Lisa and John Tetlow, son of the late Joseph Bruno and Leonardo Venezia, brother of Joseph and Nick Bruno, Mrs. Salvado D'Allesandro, Mrs. Ignatius Marchadie, Mrs. Joseph Triche, Mrs. Merlin Ricks, Mrs. W. L. McDonnel of Winchester, Va. and the late Philip Bruno, age 63 years.
Relatives and friends of the family, also employes of D. H. Holmes Company Ltd., Local No. 1413 I.L.A. and Gernon-Brown Golden Age Club, are invited to attend the funeral.
Services from the funeral home of Joseph Laughlin Co., 4500 Magazine Street on Tuesday, January 20, 1970 at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Requiem Mass at St. Edward the Confessor Church, Transcontinental-W. Metairie.
Interment Lakelawn Park Mausoleum.

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameMartin Bruno Sr
GenderMale
Birth Date1 Jan 1907
Death DateJan 1970
Claim Date26 Jan 1970
SSN451169052

Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
NameMartin Bruno
Social Security Number451-16-9052
Birth Date 1 Jan 1907
Issue yearBefore 1951
Issue StateTexas
Death DateJan 1970