Obituary of Bruce R. Dickinson

Bruce Rae Dickinson, born Elmira, NY October 20, 1940 and passing peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 84. Bruce was a 1958 graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira Heights, NY. Upon graduating, he enlisted at the age of 17 in the Navy. Serving 20 years, he was a proud officer retiring with a rank of CWO3. During that time, he attended submarine school, nuclear power plant operator school and prototype school, qualifying him to work on submarines. Throughout his career he held positions as a drydocking officer for floating drydock. He served has a Dockmaster and a ship's engineer officer for diesel vessels. Upon his retirement from the navy in 1978, he went on to graduate from Corning Community College. He then went on for a second career and subsequent retirement from Hardinge, Inc. Hobbies included golfing, bowling, target shooting. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, telling stories and making people laugh. He particularly enjoyed bartending and entertaining people behind the bar he built in his basement. As he got older, he enjoyed crossword puzzles and online games of Mahjong and Sudoku. He was rough around the edges but really a big softy and enjoyed people dishing it right back to him, which could always elicit a twinkle in his eye and a smile from him. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jeanine. Children Dawn Haag and Bruce with wife Iris Dickinson, grandchildren Caitlyn (Dan) Farrell, Alexander (Erin) Haag, Rolando, Amber (Bryan) Dickinson, Adam (Kimberly) Dickinson, Great Grandchildren Ava, Liam, Elaina, Peyton, Sister and Brother-in-law Jan Graves and Tim Carroll, niece Brooke and (Matthew) Holland, their daughter Kinley. He also leaves behind long-time friends Mike and Jackie, Paul, Ted and Tom. Bruce is predeceased by his grandson Jeffrey and great-grandson Michael, parents Doris A and Charles F Dickinson, and brother-in-law Charly Graves. Bruce will be laid to rest with military honors on Thursday April 24, 2025 at 11:00, Woodlawn National Cemetery.