Bruce Charles Chester
June 21, 1943 - March 30, 2018
Bruce Chester went home to God on Friday, March 30, 2018 at his home in San Bruno. He is survived by his wife, Sophia. He will be dearly missed by his loving children; Michael (Amanda) and Michelle. He is the cherished grandfather of Anthony Chester. Bruce is the dear brother of Gary (Barbara), Wayne (Natalie) and Steven (Jodi). He is preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Cliff Chester and his brother, Craig Chester.
There was a mutual love between Bruce’s family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
He was a proud San Francisco native. He attended St. Paul’s, Sacred Heart, Mission High and City College. He worked for the San Francisco Muni as a bus and streetcar driver, but the “highlight” job was as a cable car grip man. He enjoyed interacting with the locals and tourists.
Bruce had many interests. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, fishing and hunting with his son, Michael, and friends. He and his daughter, Michelle, enjoyed watching movies together and eating See’s candy. Grandpa and Anthony had fun building Lego Projects. He and Sophia traveled and cruised to many places and took many trips with West Coast Willys’. Bruce was active at the San Bruno Senior Center and enjoyed playing Pedro and going on casino trips with the group.
Bruce was a very active and loved member of St. Robert’s Church. As their President of St. Vincent de Paul, he reached out to many people in need. He was a member of the Legion of Mary and visited the sick and homebound regularly. He was active in various Church groups and was awarded Parishioner of the Year for 2017, St. Robert’s Catholic Church. He was a hard worker and loved to praise the Lord in song!
Bruce will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was kind and respectful and generous and loved his fellow man.
Bruce appreciated all the cards and prayers from everyone during his short illness. The family is grateful to the doctors and nurses at Kaiser Hospital S.S.F. for their care and respect. The efficiency and expertise of the San Bruno Fire and Police Departments is greatly appreciated.
Family and friends may visit after 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 10, 2018 and attend the 7:00 PM Vigil service at St. Robert’s Catholic Church, 1380 Crystal Springs Rd. in San Bruno. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St. Robert’s Catholic Church. Committal will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, 50 N. B St., San Mateo 94401-3917 or the American Lung Assn., 1900 Powell St., Suite 800, Emeryville, CA 94608-1813.