Springwater: At age 80, Bruce passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born in Rochester, NY. Bruce is predeceased by his parents; Franklin and Margaret Ernisse and his first wife; Sydney (Marshall) Ernisse. Survived by his wife of nearly 20 years; Kathleen F. Perry-Ernisse, his children; Debbie Ernisse, Margaret (Fred) Lopez, Mary Rose (Bill) Kober, Malcolm “BJ” (Deanna) Ernisse, his brother; Richard (Audrey) Ernisse, and his 7 grandchildren; Freddy, Jason, Tony, David, Kherie, Laurie, and Cheyanne, along with his great grandchildren; Liliana, Nathan, and Abbiegale.

Bruce retired after working for Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist.  After retiring Bruce worked part time as a Security Officer for Hickey Freeman Clothing in Rochester.

He was an Assistant Scout Master for Troop 91 and Troop 3 Rochester, NY.  Bruce spent many summers at Massawepie Scout Camp working with scouts to obtain their merit badges and provided medical support and was a proud member of the “Slug Patrol”.  He also volunteered as the camp medical officer for the Girl Scouts Camp in Deer Park.

Bruce was an avid bowler, was a member of the ABA and was a junior bowling coach.  He played trumpet in the brass section and was a drum Corp member with the Gray Knights and the Rochester Crusaders.  He was a Past commander of VFW Post 7962 and also participated on the fund-raising committee to build the brick lined flag pole at the American Legion in Honeoye.

“My husband had a fun-loving spirit with a kind heart and an infectious sense of humor.  He loved life and people and was never too busy to have a good ol’ conversation with whoever he met.  His family was the most important part of his life and loved spending time with them.  Your family loves you and we will miss you through eternity.  Soar high my love and soulmate.”

Friends and family are invited to call on, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 3-6PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye. A Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 10AM at St. Mary’s Church, 8961 Main Street in Honeoye. Interment will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 1PM at the Ridge Road Cemetery, 1941 West Ridge Road in Rochester. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation; www.parkinson.org or to Special Operations Warrior Foundation’ www.specialops.org. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

*Please note, the Funeral Home will be operating at 33% capacity per state guidelines. New York State requires those in attendance to adhere to these guidelines including those related to social distancing and face coverings.