Donations may be made in his memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 Visit St. Jude DONOR SERVICES: (800) 822-6344 HOSPITAL: (866) 278-5833 www.stjude.org or North Shore Animal League America Address: 25 Davis Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM Phone: (516) 883-7575 https://www.animalleague.org/

Bruce Piel of Wantagh, NY and Honolulu, HI passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, just 3 days after his 82nd birthday. Born on October 31, 1939, he is the son of the late Albert and Mildred (Borman) Piel. He was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, NY. While working full-time and raising his family, he attended night school graduating from New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Police Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from C.W. Post University. After graduating high school, Bruce served 4 years as a in the US Airforce and was stationed in Japan. He then worked for Eastern Airlines as a reservation manager before his acceptance into the New York Police Academy. While working for the NYPD, Bruce was trained at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. In 1983, he retired from the police department, as a lieutenant, with 20 years of service. After retirement, he worked as Traffic Manager for CSC in White Plains, NY, a Courier for Republic National Bank in NYC, General Manager of Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, and was Vice President of the Lower East Side Drug Rehabilitation Center in NY. Bruce cared deeply for his country, community, and the people in it. He founded the Wantagh Adopt-A-Park Association and served as Chairman of the Park Advocacy & Recreation Council of Nassau for over 20 years. He was also was an active member of the American Legion, the Elks Club, and the Lieutenant’s Benevolent Association. An avid boater, Bruce founded the Wantagh Bay Yacht Club, and later the Royal Menehune Yacht Club serving as president of each for many years.

A licensed captain, Bruce would organize and lead boating excursions along the East Coast and up the Hudson River. When not piloting his own boat, Bruce enjoyed taking cruises and traveling the world. Though New York was always first in his heart, he loved snow-birding in Hawaii each winter and, when not out with friends, on the beach, or listening to live music, you could find him sitting out on his Lanai enjoying the view. Bruce treasured his time with his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara (Walker) Piel whom he married on August 8, 1964. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law Kathleen (Piel) Scace and Thomas of Pittsfield MA, his son Kevin Piel and daughter-in-law Christina of Ronkonkoma, NY, as well as his 5 grandchildren: Nicole, Ryan, Grace, Lauren, Christian, and his great-grandson George. He also is survived by his brother David Piel of Sausalito, CA and his nephew Sean Piel of Levittown, NY. His brother Wayne Piel passed away on November 5, 2021. Those who knew Bruce know he hated being fussed over and would rather give than receive. In lieu of funeral services, and to honor Bruce's character, we ask that all who wish to participate make a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or North Shore Animal Hospital.