Anthony E. "Tony" Bruns' Obituary
Anthony E. "Tony" Bruns, age 61, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:33 p.m. in his home, surrounded by his family.
Tony was born on July 28, 1962 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Raymond E. and LaDonna (Heisner) Bruns. He married Constance Bristow in Washington County, IL and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2021. Anthony was baptized and a member at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL, as well as worked an electrician and carpenter. Anthony loved woodworking, fishing with Marshall, Bluegrass music, could fix anything and lived his life to the fullest. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his mother, LaDonna (Richard) Paradotto of Pinckneyville, IL; step-son Jimmy Bristo (special friend Kourtney Price) of Florissant, MO; four brothers, Stephen (Amy) Bruns of Nashville, IL, Michael Bruns of Pinckneyville, IL, Jason (Sarah) Peradotto of Pinckneyville, IL, and Rick (Crystal) Peradotto of Bristol, TN; two sisters, Debbie (Jody) Goetting of Pinckneyville, IL and Rhonda (Scott) Lagow of Jacksonville, FL; special cousin, Al Bruns; good friend, Joel Smith; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond E. Bruns and wife Constance Bruns.
It was Anthony's wishes to be cremated with no services to be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Perry County Humane Society.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, was entrusted with the arrangements.
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