Jean Bruno

Regina Louise "Jean" Bruno, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 24, 2016, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Jean was born July 14, 1940, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, to William Maurice Rafferty and Mabel Lorraine Anderson Rafferty. She grew up and attended schools in Latrobe and graduated from Latrobe High School. She also attended The University of Pittsburgh where she earned her degree in nursing. On November 29, 1969, she married John Bruno in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. From this union, they were blessed with quadruplets; Diana, Rich, David and Patty. Jean and John moved to Idaho Falls in 1988, where Jean worked as a nurse for The American Red Cross. John passed away on November 27, 1994. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Jean enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, reading, tutoring, gardening and knitting. In her extra time Jean would volunteer at The Museum of Idaho, Bonneville County election office and at the church. Jean loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Regina is survived by her daughter, Diana (Russel) Perkins of New York City, NY; son, Richard (Bob Platt) Bruno of Paradise Valley, AZ; son, David (Katie) Bruno of Ammon, ID; daughter, Patty Bruno of Richmond, VA; brother, Daniel (Bonnie) Rafferty of Latrobe, PA; brother, Patrick (Karen) Rafferty of Irwin, PA; brother, Dennis (Kathy) Rafferty of Latrobe, PA; brother, Bern (Theresa) Rafferty of Latrobe, PA; brother, Ed (Pam) Rafferty of McMuarry, PA; sister in-law, Shirley Rafferty of Warren, MI; and 3 grandchildren; Jacob Bruno, Grant Perkins and Evan Perkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers; Bill Rafferty and Tom Rafferty. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 29, 2016, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1690 East 17th Street, in Idaho Falls. A Rosary will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, with a visitation to follow until 7:30 p.m. Interment will take place at St. Vincent Cemetery in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, at later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in her name to The Museum of Idaho, 200 North Eastern Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402, or online at https://museumofidaho.org/support/donate-now/.

Interment Services

10:00 AM ,Saturday, March 11, 2017 St. Vincent's Basilica Latrobe, PA Notes: The interment service will be held on Saturday March 11th at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent's Basilica in Latrobe, PA followed by a procession to the mausoleum for the interment ceremony.