Josie Maureen Bruckner

Josie Maureen Bruckner was called home on Wednesday, February 21st. Beloved daughter of Ms. Paula M. Bruckner and the late Nick Bruckner. Beloved sister and sister-in-law to Mr. Raphael Bruckner of Newark, CA, Mr. and Ms. Alfred and Donna Bruckner of Newark, Mr. and Ms. Joe and Margrit Petrofsky of Lotus, CA, and Mr. and Ms. Franz and Tracy Bruckner of Newark. Beloved “Auntie Jo” to Rebecca, Jennifer, Rachel, Allison, Veronica, Tyler, Haylee, JJ, and Maycie. Beloved niece and cousin to many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins both in the US and Germany including Chad and Claudia Bruckner, Keona Mulgrew & Family, Jon and Maureen Green & Family, Jackie Grover, Eric Bruckner, Laisha Bruckner, Susanna James & Family, Margrit Drewes & Family, Gisela Bruckner & Family Ingrid Bruckner & Family, Franz Sauer & Family, Markus Bruckner & Family, and Christine & Birgit Bruckner. Beloved Goddaughter of Ms. Maureen Green and Ms. Donna Lopez. Beloved friend and co-worker to so many including Olivia Lopez, Sharon Sage, Gloria Lopez, Cathy Yeary, Delia Lopez, Lisa Rauch, and Debbie Monte. Beloved Godmother to Kyle, Haley, Alexandra, and Rachel. Very special friend of Donny King. Josie was born on October 4th, 1965 at St. Rose hospital. A 1983 graduate of Newark Memorial High school, Josie earned her A.A. degree from Chabot College in 1994 and her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from California State University, Hayward in 1997. Josie had a thriving 20+ year career in the tech industry as an executive Admin, spending 10 years with Sun Microsystems. A very loving person with a gigantic heart, Josie brought joy to all she came in contact with. Among Josie’s many adventures were skydiving, white-water rafting, hiking, road trips with friends, and travels to Mexico and Europe. And visiting Yosemite. Josie LOVED Yosemite!! Josie was a friend to all who met her, and those of us lucky enough to know her knew her amazing capacity to love. She loved the children in her life; she spent many happy hours with them at her pool, at the beach or the nearest Foster Freeze. Likewise, she loved animals, and was especially close to her kitty Pedro, her bird Coco, and her beloved dog, Charlie. Josie will be missed by her family and many friends.

Josie Maureen Bruckner

October 4, 1965 - February 21, 2018