Bruce Lutz

Bruce Lutz of Manomet, MA and Estero, FL passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025. Bruce was the devoted husband of Maureen (Bulger). He is also survived by his brother Don (Susan) Lutz of AZ, his sisters-in-law Joan Griffin of Tifton, GA, Peggy Barnett of Syracuse, NY, and Tricia (Brian) Gorman of Pembroke, MA, and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his brother Dr. Lynn Barry Lutz of Sebastopol, CA.

Bruce was the son of the late Jennie Grant Anderson Lutz and Harry Burt Lutz. Bruce lived the first half of his life in Hopedale, MA, subsequently moving to Hopkinton. After retirement he split his time between Manomet, MA and Estero, FL.

Bruce cherished his memories of growing up in Hopedale where he established life-long friendships. He enjoyed Hopedale’s Town Park, Parklands, and Hopedale Pond where he was a lifeguard and swim instructor. He generously gave back to the town in many ways, including coding a program to print the town water & sewer bills, serving on the Park Department, Zoning Board, Beautification Society, Cemetery Trustee Board, and Hopedale Country Club Board.

Bruce graduated from Hopedale High School and Bates College. He worked in high tech as a programmer, systems engineer and worldwide sales engineer for Data General, Epoch, EMC, Dell and a few other companies.

Bruce was an avid golfer. Over the years he was a member of Hopedale Country Club, Hopkinton Country Club, Plymouth Country Club, Raptor Bay Golf Club and The Nest. He also played golf on vacations in the Maritime Provinces and in Ireland. When he wasn’t playing golf, he was watching golf videos or at the range trying to improve his swing.

Bruce will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit and his loyalty to his friends.

Visiting hours will be held Monday, July 7, 2025 from 3 – 7 PM in the Buma-Sargent Funeral Home, 42 Congress St, Milford, MA.

Friends and relatives are invited to gather on Tuesday July 8th at 11 AM at the funeral home prior to leaving in procession to Hopedale Village Cemetery, Hopedale.

Bruce’s family will forever be grateful for the compassionate care provided by Cranberry Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Bruce’s memory to Cranberry Hospice c/o Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth, Office of Philanthropy, 275 Sandwich Street, Plymouth, MA 02360.