Bruce Alan Bershad, 66, of Riverview, FL, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born on August 12, 1957, in Denver, CO, to Eddie M. Bershad and Jeanette Jones Bershad. Bruce attended Brandon High School in Brandon, Florida where he excelled in auto mechanics and developed a strong foundation for working on engines.
Bruce proudly served as an Airlift/Bombardment Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (A1C) in the United States Air Force from 1975-1979. He repaired, serviced and maintained aircraft while being stationed at Dover AFB, Delaware, U.S. After he was honorably discharged, Bruce utilized his strong communication and leadership skills he gained while serving in the military to excel in the health care sales industry. As a top performer, he earned the trust of his customers and colleagues and was recognized as the second highest sales producer in the nation while working for Prudential in 1998.
Bruce became a born-again Christian in 2004 when he became a member of the Lighthouse Revival Center (now Lighthouse Freedom Center). He faithfully served as an usher, outreach youth minister, a men's group leader, and was universally admired and cherished by everyone who knew him. He continued walking in faith by earning his Associates Degree in Theology from the Faith Theological Seminary in 2014.
Bruce’s joys in life were his family, friends and helping others. He and his wife Abbie loved traveling and spending time with their family. Bruce leaves behind his best friend and wife Abbie, his son Chris, daughter-in-law Vanessa, granddaughters Aurora and Scarlett and sister SueAnn. He was predeceased by his parents Eddie and Jeanette, and his brothers, JC, Bob and David.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Lighthouse Freedom Center, 7211 S 78th St., Riverview, FL, 33578, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to services. A gathering will be held afterward at the Bershad residence.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Veterans for ALS Research organization at https://veterans.als.net/donate/
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7211 S 78th Street
Riverview, FL 33578