VIRGINIA BEACH, VA/MARCY, NY – Emil "Richard" Brunner, loving father, 72, passed away peacefully December 13, 2011. Born in the Bronx he served 8 years in the US Navy, and 2 years in the Army Reserves. He was the owner of the Geisha II Restaurant for twenty-two years. He is survived by a son, Timothy and grandson, Gavin Brunner of Virginia Beach, VA; a daughter, Deborah Coffin and husband Kevin of Marcy, NY; two brothers; one sister; one sister-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Private services by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.