Bruce C. Sterne ’48

We have learned from Bruce’s daughter, Pamela Bellamy, that he died Sept. 4, 2013, in Todi (Umbria), Italy, at the age of 87.

He graduated from Princeton with a bachelor’s degree in economics, after participating in the Navy V-12 program. He was a member of Prospect Cooperative Club, the band, and the orchestra. He also was a disc jockey on WPRU.

Originally from Endicott, N.Y., Bruce began his business career there with IBM. Later he relocated to Providence, R.I., where he headed firms in business-forms distribution and printer brokerage, and was active in printing-industry associations. For many years he was a flautist in concert and marching bands, first in a company band at IBM and then in a fife and drum corps headlining in parades and other events throughout New England.

Pamela’s report about her father doesn’t tell how Bruce happened to relocate to Italy. She does mention his daily stroll to the Todi piazza for his morning cappuccino, frequently providing tips on local attractions for Tiger alumni who happened to spot his “P” cap.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth; his daughters Darcy Palmieri and Pamela; and four grandchildren. His brother Colin and his son Bruce predeceased him.