Obituary of Justin J. Bruckbauer

Justin Jon Bruckbauer, 16, of Amsterdam, entered eternal life on Friday January 27, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, NY with his loving family at his side following a courageous battle. Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 20, 2000 the son of Karen Rivera Ortiz and David J. Bruckbauer. He was a lifelong Amsterdam resident and attended Gloversville Schools. Justin was currently a 10th grader at Gloversville High School. Justin enjoyed going to school and doing his school work. He loved learning and never wanted to miss school. His goal was to have a career and work with cancer patients and he wanted to study to become a nurse practitioner. He always worried about everyone else and not himself. Justin studied the bible and enjoyed mythology and superheroes. His faith in God inspired his mother, family and all. He truly had a mission here on earth. Justin also loved music and listening to it with his beats head phones. He is survived by his loving Mother Karen Rivera Ortiz of Amsterdam . His Father, David J. Bruckbauer of Florida. Grandfather, Rafael Vega of California. Aunt, Cynthia Rivera of Amsterdam, Aunt Nancy Rivera of Amsterdam, Aunt Tajarai Rivers of Easton, PA, Aunt Myra Santiago of Amsterdam. Uncles, Victor Torres of Gloversville and Alfredo Bermudez of Bronx, NY. Dear cousins, Michael, Christopher, Isaiah, Gumby. Special Doctors, Nurses and caregivers, Matt Hickling, Mckenzie Weathermax, Ashley Gross, Sara Collesides, Clifford Estaris, Monica Rohan Blanchard , Eldred Andre, Dr. Alex Gozman, Dr. Jennifer Pearce, Dr. Kanwar , Dr. Porter, Dr. Weintraub, Dr. Boucher, Angie Lilipigno and Coutney . Social Workers, Lisa-, Child LIfe Specialist, and the rest of D-7 and PICU nurses at Albany Medical Center. Aides, Mark Jones, Nikkie Dedrick, Mansour, Dan Glissan, Justin, & Scott Whipple. Many classmates and friends also survive. Justin was predeceased by his beloved grandmother, Lucy Vega. A Celebration of Justin's Life will be held on Friday February 3, 2017 at 1:15PM at the Betz, Rossi and Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam. A Special Balloon Ceremony will follow outside following the service to remember Justin.