Bruce E. Ferguson

Bruce E. Ferguson of Jamesport died peacefully in his home on March 23, 2019 while surrounded by the love and support of his family. He was 72.
He was born October 23, 1946 in Queens to Jack and Nancy Ferguson.
Bruce received his Bachelor's from Adelphi University, and a Master's in Public Administration from C.W. Post. He was a Peace Corps volunteer and served in the Solomon Islands for over 3 years. For nearly 30 years, he worked for the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency as its Executive Director and CEO. Following his retirement from IDA, he started Ferguson Development Associates, Inc. along with his two sons. Through this work, Bruce was able to help form the Southold LDC in 2014 and became its Executive Director.
More important to Bruce than his professional work was his family. He married the love of his life, Dorothy (Nee: Kelly) on September 12, 1981 and together they created a strong and loving family. Bruce enjoyed traveling and would often take the rest of the family on vacations and adventures across the country and world.
Bruce was a thoughtful , kind and gentle man. He was strong and dependable and always stepped up in helping others because it was right, not because he wanted any praise or accolades.
Bruce was predeceased by parents. He is survived by his wife; Dorothy; and sons John and Tommy.