Obituary for Bruce Anthony Volpintesta
January 8, 1948 – April 18, 2023
Bruce A. Volpintesta, age 75, of Racine, Wis., passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Bruce was born in Racine on Jan. 8, 1948, to the late Betty (nee: Bush) and Anthony Volpintesta, the dearly loved son of the late Joyce (nee: Tully) Volpintesta.
Bruce was a formidable artist, who studied at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He was employed by Racine Unified where he was a proud member and Steward of SEIU Local 152. Bruce was best known for his love of motorcycles. He and Sandy spent many days of their 18-year marriage riding his Harley. Bruce also enjoyed fishing and playing cribbage and always had to have the last word.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Sandy; his daughters: Jenissee, Haley, Kara, and Alexandra; stepsons: Justin, Max, and Cody; 11 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and many other family members.
Services
The Volpintesta family will have a private celebration of life and request that, in lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances be made to the Eco-Justice Center or the Cardiovascular Research Center Fund.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bruce Volpintesta, please visit the Purath-Strand Funeral Home Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Obituary and photo courtesy of Purath-Strand Funeral Home.
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