Services Held For Warrington Boy Who Died While Playing In Snow With Dog

Services were Friday for the 5-year-old boy who died last week playing in the snow with his dog in Warrington.

John Bruno passed away on March 18, three days after police say he was accidentally choked by his scarf while playing with the family dog in the snow.

Meanwhile, the community is rallying to support the Bruno family. A GoFundMe page created to help with funeral and medical costs has generated more than six times its original goal. The public has donated more than $31,000 to help the Bruno family during their time of need.

Here is John's full obituary, via Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home

John Joseph Bruno, age 5, passed away on March 18, 2017 surrounded by family. John is the loving son of Francis Bruno, Jr. and Tara (nee Cannon) and the little brother, aka partner in crime, to Abigail. John is also survived by his maternal grandmother Joan (nee Keyes) Cannon as well as nephew to Scott (Kelly) Bruno and Kristie Bruno, cousin to Nolan and Aubrey. His godparents were Edward and Amy Herbert and numerous relatives and friends will miss his infectious smile.

John was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John F. Cannon, Jr, a former Philadelphia firefighter for 30 plus years. As well as his paternal grandmother, Patricia (Berry) Bruno and mom mom Angela Berry.

His smile and boundless energy was electric. John lived life with joy and found endless pleasure in the little gifts in life. He loved Ninja Turtles, Pokémon cards, Star Wars, Superheroes, dancing and being silly whenever possible. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Life Celebration on Thursday evening, March 23, 2017 at Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home, 200 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA 19401, from 7-9 p.m. His funeral mass will be held Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11 a.m., viewing beginning at 9:30 a.m., at Saint Robert Bellarmine, 856 Euclid Avenue, Warrington, PA 18976. Interment Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Norristown, PA.

In memory of John, please consider donating to Final Farewell, Inc. (a non-profit organization), 93 Old York Road, Suite 1 #403, Jenkintown, PA 19046, or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, both who helped us tremendously in our time of need.