Nicholas A. Breno, 88, U.S. Air Force Veteran

Born in Lorain on November 30, 1931, he was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he fulfilled duty assignments as Airman First Class attached to the 452 Fighter Squadron; he was the recipient of the National Service Defense Medal as well as the Good Conduct Medal.

Mr. Breno had been employed as a patrolman with the Lorain Police Department for twenty-five years prior to his retirement. He was a former member and past officer of Lorain Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 3.

Regarded as a scratch golfer, Nick also enjoyed fishing in his free time.

He is survived by his daughter Leesa M. Breno of North Ridgeville, sister Fran Canalos of Huron, and brother Thomas Breno of Lorain.

Nick was preceded in death by his wife Lois A. Breno (nee Moldovan), son Nicholas A. Breno III, parents Nicholas A. Breno, Sr., and Catherine (nee Ribaric) Breno, brother Anthony, and sisters Bea Pogacnik and Mary Ketcham.

Private funeral services will be held under the direction of the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, Lorain.

Contributions in Nick’s memory are encouraged to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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