Bruce Andronica Obituary

We celebrate the life of Bruce John Andronica who was born to Rose and John Andronica on July 11, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY. As a young child, he moved with his family to Bethpage, NY, where he attended local schools and enjoyed building lifelong friendships and caddying at the Bethpage Golf Course.
Bruce was a proud Navy Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the Navy, Bruce attended Nassau Community College and Long Island University at CW Post, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He subsequently joined the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD), ultimately achieving the rank of Seargent.
He absolutely loved his work as a Police Officer and Seargent, where, over decades, he demonstrated his keen intelligence and calm leadership. He retired from SCPD in 2012, to care for his first grandchild. Bruce loved skiing, golfing, gardening, sailing and playing hockey. He coached his children's baseball and softball teams and for years was known as the dad who played street hockey with the neighborhood kids. However, his greatest passion was his family. He was an outstanding son, husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor.
Bruce passed peacefully on April 9, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinsonism and Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his loving wife of over fifty years, Patricia, his son, Gregory(Jennifer), daughter Elizabeth DeFalco (Ralph), and grandchildren Nicholas and Anabelle DeFalco, and Bianca and Roman Bruce Andronica. Survivors also include his sister, Joyce Ancha (Mike), niece Laura Smith (Scott) and nephew Scott Ancha (Andrea), many cousins and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Bruce to the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook.www. Long Island State Veterans Home Giving Page - Stony Brook Foundation