With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bruce Boudreaux, born February 11, 1941, delivered into the Lord's hands on June 24, 2020. Survived by wife Patricia (nee Holder), children Sarah (Wynn) Henricksen, Matthew, Johannah (Anthony) Sapienza, and grandchildren Ayden, Eleanor, Brady, William, Thomas, Sarah, and Nicholas.

Bruce was a man of deep faith who lived virtuously; he was humble, honest, kind, loving, and the first to offer help, not only to family and friends but also to absolutely anyone in need. He did not live virtuously because his faith demanded it-he lived virtuously because that was truly who he was. He gave everyone who crossed his path the gift of friendship and the benefit of the doubt. Without exception, Bruce exuded deep empathy and genuine concern-always with a matchless sense of humor. Bruce never judged people-he embraced and helped them without hesitation. A light as bright as his could never be limited to his inner circle. Although his parents, siblings, wife, children, grandchildren, friends and colleagues were above all else in his world-he would readily put a stranger's needs ahead of his own and he often did. "Everyone" knew Bruce, whether through his decades-long service with the Village of Glencoe or in his personal life, even folks who only had a single interaction with him truly knew him, because they recognized that he embodied what we all strive to be: authentic and loving. He was always first to offer a compliment, words of reassurance, a big hug, or a great joke. The very essence of Bruce was calming and warm-no matter what people in his presence were facing. Bruce was the best of us, and brought out the best in us. He was the son, brother, husband, father and beloved Papa we all hope to know or be. His light will forever shine upon all of us who knew and loved him. Bruce would want us to embrace every day as a gift, and we ask that all of you embrace every opportunity you have to "be like Bruce".

We look forward to celebrating Bruce's beautiful life with all of you at a future date when it's safe for us to gather and toast his legacy. In the meantime, we hope you'll honor him by helping someone in need.