Alvin “Bud” Bridges

Alvin “Bud” Bridges passed away on December 17, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born in Dinuba, California, on January 12, 1924. His parents Robert and Fleeta Bridges, his wife Vinnie, and his brothers Chester “Red” and Robert preceded him in death.

He leaves behind two sons, Tim and Mark, daughter-in-law Debbie, sister-in-law Mona, and grandchildren James, Tim, and Christina.

A sixty year resident of the Peninsula, Bud and Vinnie opened Bridges Tire and Wheel in Burlingame in 1960. Never really retired, when around, he was at “The Shop” every day. When gone, he was tending to farm in Bolivar, Missouri.

Bud was a World War II veteran; he joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17. He saw action in the South Pacific. He later joined the Marine Reserves, serving for thirty years. He retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the CROSBY - N. GRAY & CO. Funeral Home, 2 Park Road, Burlingame. Interment with military honors will follow at Golden Gate National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Hall, 130 South B Street, San Mateo, on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm.

Arrangements by Crosby-N. Gray & Co., Burlingame, CA 650-342-6617

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