Services Set For Dominic Bruno, 3rd Generation Farmer: 'A Legacy Of Devotion To Family, Faith, Land He Loved'

MANORVILLE, NY — His devoted family and a broken-hearted community are mourning Dominic Bruno, a beloved farmer whose roots were firmly woven into the fields he tended with such care.

Bruno, a third-generation farmer whose family's rich legacy has made Lenny Bruno Farms on Wading River Road in Manorville a cherished destination on the community canvas for generations, died on February 21..

According to his obituary, posted by Moloney Family Funeral Homes in Center Moriches, Dominic Michael Bruno, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, faith, and the land he loved.

"A proud third-generation farmer, Dominic dedicated his life to his family’s farm, remaining involved in its daily life and operations in some capacity from childhood through his final days. The farm was not just his work — it was his passion, his heritage, and the heart of who he was," the obituary stated.

Dominic attended LIU Post (formerly C.W. Post) and went on to earn his MBA. "He built a distinguished career in the aerospace industry, where he worked for over 40 years. Known for his tireless work ethic, integrity, and quiet strength, Dominic balanced a demanding professional life while never straying far from the farm and the values it instilled in him," the obituary read.

Above all, "Dominic was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend," his obituary said.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Teresa. He leaves behind his three children, Dominick, Anthony, and Danielle, and his son-in-law, Rob. He was a proud and loving papa to Frankie, Giada, Iyla, Lorenzo, and Tony, "who brought him immense joy," his family said.

Dominic is also survived by his brother, Dana; his sister, Debbie and her husband, Artie; and his sister, Donna and her husband, Robert. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Leonard and Mary.

"Dominic will be remembered as a dedicated, hardworking man whose life revolved around his family and the farm he cherished. His steady presence, strength of character, and deep love for those around him will be profoundly missed," his obituary said.

Funeral arrangements will be held Friday at Moloney-Sinnicksons in Center Moriches, located at 203 Main Street, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, located at 25 Ocean Avenue in Center Moriches.

"His legacy will live in the fields he tended and in the family he loved so deeply," his family said.

Also, his family wrote: "For those of you who expressed a desire to donate to a cause in Dominic’s memory, here is a link to the Long Island Farm Bureau. Over the past few days, our family has been overwhelmed by the love, prayers, and support shown in honor of my father," a message from his family continued. "We are truly grateful for every message, call, visit, and gesture of kindness. Many have reached out asking how they can send flowers or make a donation in his memory. In honor of his lifelong dedication to agriculture and the farming community, we have established a memorial fund through the Long Island Farm Bureau. This fund will celebrate his passion for farming and continue supporting the agricultural community he cared so deeply about."

For those who would like to contribute, donations can be made here.

"Thank you again for standing with our family and for helping us carry forward his legacy in the fields he loved so much," the message said.

Lenny Bruno farms was first founded by Dominick Bruno, an "Italian immigrant who came to Manorville from Ozone Park, Queens," the Lenny Bruno Farms website states. His son Lenny represented the second generation — and Lenny's sons Dominic and Dana Bruno, the third. Today, Dominic's sons Dominick and Anthony make up the fourth dedicated generation, along with his daughter Danielle, known for her baked goods, and his beloved wife Teresa, who manages the farmstand.

On the farm's website, Dominic spoke of his love for a family farm with a rich and enduring legacy that lives on in his cherished family: "I am a third generation farmer and have been involved in the family farm in some capacity my entire life. I attended CW Post College and I am now retired from Northrop Grumman. My dad was Lenny Bruno for whom the stand was named. He was a dedicated, hard-working man, whose life was the farm. He and my mom, Mary were married for almost 70 years. Teresa, my wife, manages our farmstand. I am fortunate, too, in that I have my sons, Dom and Anthony, to help perpetuate the family farm."