Charles R. Bush
Funeral Information
Home:
N. Cohocton, NY
Date of Death:
January 22, 2012
Place of Birth:
N. Cohocton, NY
Birthdate:
March 28, 1933
Age:
78
Memorial Service:
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:00 PM Baird-Moore Funeral Home, Naples, NY
Interment:
Itally Valley Cemetery, Italy, NY
Biography
Charles R. Bush, age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 22, 2012 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.
Charlie was born March 28, 1933 in North Cohocton, a son of John Watson & Mildred (Briggs) Bush. He was a graduate of Naples High School. He married Gwendolyn Rector on April 2, 1955; she survives. Charlie was a retired tool & die maker from Schlegel Corp. in Rochester. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a brother, John Bush.
Charlie was a member of Mosby's Rangers (Civil War Re-enactment Group) and Scott's Hallmark Collectors Club.
He enjoyed taking pictures, the social hour at the Atlanta Library, collecting Christmas ornaments and in his younger years, fishing & hunting, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gwendolyn Bush; his children, Jennifer (Walt) Fisher, Duane Bush, Brian Bush & Heather (Anwar) El-Homsi; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, 1 brother, several nieces, nephews & cousins.
A private family memorial service was held at the Baird-Moore Funeral Home, 154 S. Main St., Naples.
Contributions may be made to the Atlanta Library or the American Heart Assoc. Those who wish to light a memory candle for Charlie may do so at www.bairdfuneralhomes.com
Charlie was born March 28, 1933 in North Cohocton, a son of John Watson & Mildred (Briggs) Bush. He was a graduate of Naples High School. He married Gwendolyn Rector on April 2, 1955; she survives. Charlie was a retired tool & die maker from Schlegel Corp. in Rochester. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a brother, John Bush.
Charlie was a member of Mosby's Rangers (Civil War Re-enactment Group) and Scott's Hallmark Collectors Club.
He enjoyed taking pictures, the social hour at the Atlanta Library, collecting Christmas ornaments and in his younger years, fishing & hunting, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gwendolyn Bush; his children, Jennifer (Walt) Fisher, Duane Bush, Brian Bush & Heather (Anwar) El-Homsi; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, 1 brother, several nieces, nephews & cousins.
A private family memorial service was held at the Baird-Moore Funeral Home, 154 S. Main St., Naples.
Contributions may be made to the Atlanta Library or the American Heart Assoc. Those who wish to light a memory candle for Charlie may do so at www.bairdfuneralhomes.com
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Karen Horvat
2012-01-24 01:43:32
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Charles experience the promise of eternal life with our Lord Jesus Christ and one day welcome us home.
Heather El-Homsi
2012-01-25 23:56:32
Thank you, Dad. You are missed, but never forgotten.
Cheryl Barnes
2012-01-26 20:23:04
I worked with Charlie for close to 30 years at Schlegel Mfg. He was a proud Union member and officer and was not afraid to speak up for what he believed in...a very good man. I learned alot from him.
Rest in peace Charlie, you deserve it.
Judy Smith
2012-01-30 21:58:04
Heather and family, sending you my love at this difficult time. God Bless!