Mr. Bruce E. Stump

Bruce E. Stump, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1956, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Wyatt E. “Ed” Stump and Estelle (Taylor) Stump. Bruce was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served proudly as a flight deck aviation machinist’s mate. He served aboard the USS Forrestal (CVA-59) and the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), including her maiden voyage. Bruce was certified as a plane captain for the F-4J and received numerous commendations recognizing his strong work ethic and dedication. He later continued his service as member of the United States Army Reserve. Following his military service, Bruce continued a lifelong commitment to public service. He began his career as a constable in Patterson Township, Pennsylvania, and later became a certified firefighter. He then relocated to Florida, where he served as a police officer in Lighthouse Point. Upon moving to Massachusetts, he transitioned into emergency medical services, becoming a certified paramedic. He was widely respected throughout the Western Massachusetts EMS community for his leadership, instruction, and mentorship. Bruce took pride in organizing a local unit of the United States Naval Sea Cadets and in the young men and women who completed the program. He also had a strong interest in American military history and was an enthusiastic member of the 10th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Militia, a Civil War reenacting group. He later joined the Naval Landing Party after learning more about the role of the U.S. Navy in the war. Bruce is survived by his three sons: Timothy J. Stump and his wife Mary of Hyannis; Michael J. Stump of Dalton; and Nathaniel L. Stump and his wife Lauren of Chicago, Illinois. He is also survived by his former wife, Maureen (Mangelli) Read of Dalton; his sister, Cheryl George, and her husband Richard “Dick” George of Pittsfield; his nephew, Matthew George of Dalton; and his niece, Amy George Blair of Mansfield. He will be remembered with love by Victoria Maxwell, Marilyn Maxwell, Melanie Maxwell, Sean Maxwell, and Andrea Maxwell, as well as by Dawn, Erin, and Lincoln. Funeral Notice: Calling hours for Bruce will be Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11am to 1pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Burial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society or Soldier On, in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Bruce E. Stump

November 9, 1956 - January 27, 2026