Anthony "Bruce" Muklevicz
June 8, 1948 - March 28, 2026
Anthony “Bruce” Muklevicz, 77, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. Bruce was born in Passaic, NJ and grew up in Paramus, NJ. He attended Our Lady of Visitation grammar school and graduated from Paramus High School in 1966. He played football and excelled in wrestling. Bruce is a graduate of Athens College Athens, Alabama, with a degree in History and a secondary education teaching credential. While at Athens he participated in Intramural sports and was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Bruce began his career as a counselor employed by the Texas Employment Commission in El Paso, Texas. While in El Paso his business acumen grew leading him into a long career in industrial sales.
Bruce loved music and fishing and made multiple trips to Vermont lakes and trout streams. He also loved sports and was an avid Mets & Jets fan. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke. He will be dearly missed.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Joseph A. Sr. and Emily (nee Mizdal) Muklevicz; and his beloved wife, Mercedes Muklevicz. He is survived by his 2 brothers, Joseph A. Muklevicz, Jr. of Camarillo, CA and Curt L. Muklevicz and his wife Barbara of Whiting, NJ; his Goddaughter, Cynthia and her husband Matt of Mission Viejo CA; his nephews, Chris and his wife Kelly of Camarillo CA, Joe and his wife Linda of Ninety Six SC; as well as grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins in California, Texas, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Arizona and Idaho.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bruce’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Ron Braham (1967)
I'm sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He was the first guy to threaten me with a beating and after I told him to screw off we were pretty good friends. Haven't had any contact since Paramus, but he is missed
Mike Danylchuk (1967)
I remember Bruce from OLV and PHS Football. Starting in OLV Bruce was a menacing figure. He was huge by my standards. He had an infectious laugh and smile. His face just light up and you could see the fun in his eyes. Never said or did a mean thing but just seemed like he could. Expecially with the last name of Muklevicz. More menacing than Danylchuk for sure. He was friends with my brother Bob and a great football teammate.
Never saw Bruce after PHS but oddly enough, my wife Maria and I met his brother Joe and his wife (pretty sure) in the pool at the Kauai Beach Club several years ago. We had a great time reminiscing of our days in PHS. I believe Joe was a Capt. of the Football team several years ahead of me. Of course we spoke of Bruce too.
Joe, my sincere condolences to you and the family for your loss. RIP Bruce.
Joe Muklevicz (1961)
Thank you Mike. You described Bruce perfectly!
He will be remembered for his sense of humor and loyalty to his family and friends.
I do remember Roberta and I talking with you and Maria in Kaui. The Danylchuk name is well known and respected within the sports history of PHS.
Thank you again for your kind words in remembrance of my brother Bruce.
Stay well,
Joe