Bruno A. Slaviero

June 12, 1925 - August 1, 2012

Bruno A. Slaviero, 87, of Benicia passed away Wednesday at his home following a long illness. He was born in Lobia Di Lonigo, Italy and has lived in Benicia for the past 32 years. Bruno worked as a Machinist for over 48 years beginning in Italy working for Pelizzari for 17 years followed by several years in Canada. He fulfilled his lifelong dream of immigrating to America working in Concord at Superior Machine Shop and finally at Shell Oil Company for more than 20 years before retiring in 1989. He worked for over 48 years, the majority as a Master Machinist. Bruno was a member of St. Dominic’s Church and the Gourmet Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a loving husband who was always available for his family and friends. Bruno is survived by Elda M. (Segato) Slaviero, his wife of almost 59 years; sons Peter Slaviero and his wife Valerie and Mariano Slaviero; Brother Alberto; grandchildren Brandon and his fiancé Cescilee, Ryan & Ashley Slaviero; stepgrandchildren Melissa Monte, McEwen Jones and his wife Melissa and Heather Jones; and great grandchildren Elyzzybeth and Anthony Slaviero as well as a host of friends throughout the Bay Area. Vigil services will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West Second Street, Benicia. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Dominic’s Church, 475 East I Street, Benicia, CA. Visitation will be at the mortuary after 3:00 p.m. Monday. Burial will be Wednesday at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch. Family prefers donations to Hospice of the East Bay or Kaiser Hospice.