Mr. Charles "Chuck" Busnuk

1948 - 2012

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Busnuk obituary, 1948-2012, Baltimore, MD

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Busnuk

1948 - 2012

BORN

1948

DIED

2012

Charles Busnuk Obituary

Published by CAFA-Cremation and Funeral Alternatives by Brent Francis P.A. from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2012.
Charles "Chuck" Busnuk, age 64, died after a long illness on Aug. 31, 2012, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson. A lifelong Baltimore resident, Chuck graduated from Archbishop Curley High School and Morgan State University. He was a retired grant-writer for the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. He was active in Dignity USA, Baltimore Frontrunners, the Human Rights Campaign, and New Ways Ministry. He loved travel, outdoor activities, reading, and time with friends. He is survived by his longtime spouse, George Harris, his brother, Gerald "Jerry" Busnuk of Baltimore, his sister-in-law, Alison Chaplin, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 110 W. Lafayette Ave., Baltimore, on Saturday, September 8, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, at which time a memorial mass will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation (www.lymphoma.org). Arrangements by Cremation and Funeral Alternatives Stephen D. Lohrmann P.A.

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August 28, 2025

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August 28, 2024

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September 5, 2023

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Barbara Hemphill

August 28, 2025

You are remembered.

Barbara Hemphill

August 28, 2024

You are a pleasant memory for me my friend.

Philipp'

September 5, 2023

Anniversaries are reminders to remember those we never forget. Chuck is one of those I will always remember.

Barbara Hemphill

August 28, 2023

You are remembered.

Philipp' & Scott

September 5, 2022

Can never forget Chuck and the good times when we visited him, and when he visited us, in both countries. He could be such a funny guy.

Kathaleen Harris

August 31, 2022

Every August 31st, I say an extra prayer for my deceased brother in law. He was a wonderful man and loved my brother so very much.

Barbara Hemphill

August 28, 2022

Forever in our hearts.

Barbara Hemphill

August 28, 2021

Thank you for making George happy.

Copenhagen 2006

Scott & Philipp'

September 22, 2012

Hi George,
We are very sorry for your loss. We will always remember the nice times together with you guys -- both here and there.

John Federline

September 18, 2012

George,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Lee Fischer, President

September 9, 2012

Our sympathy and condolences to Charles' partner in life and to his family from the Prime Timers of Baltimore of which Charles was a member.

Noe Luke

September 7, 2012

George, I am very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed your stories about Chuck and was excited to meet him at your open house a few years ago. You are in my thoughts.

Terry Meyer

September 6, 2012

Dear George,
So very sorry to learn of Chuck's passing. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

September 6, 2012

Chuck was a fine person and I so enjoyed working with him at David S. Brown Enterprises. I am so glad we got to see him in June when he came for a visit and had lunch with us. My deepest sympathies.
Ellen Highfill

September 6, 2012

George, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember meeting Chuck at a party that you guys had at your home about 3 yrs ago. He was a very kind gentleman from what I recall. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Chuck rest in peace!
Kim Wilmer (Manchester, MD)

September 6, 2012

George...I am so sorry to hear about Chuck. It has been so long since I have seen the two of you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe Babos

September 6, 2012

Chuck, we at David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd. are saddened by your passing, but fortunate to have known you and worked with you for several years. Rest in peace!

Kirk Dobbins

September 6, 2012

George,
Chuck was a great partner to you and friend to many. He has left us with many wonderful memories that will last forever. He will be missed but forever in our hearts.

A life well-lived is a cause for celebration. Here's to you Chuck!!

Peace and blessings,
Kirk

MARLENE HARVEY

September 6, 2012

George,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Chuck is at peace now and my prayer for you is that you find comfort in your wonderful memories of him. God Bless you!

Helena & Tomas Dahlen

September 6, 2012

Tomas and I are sad to hear that Chuck passed away. He was a remarkble person and will be deeply missed by everyone. Our thoughts are with George and the rest of his family.

September 6, 2012

George:

I am sorry to hear that you lost your partner. I pray that the memories of your time together will sustain you through this difficult period.
Maysirria Thomas

Qoot Alkhubaizi

September 6, 2012

George, we are very sorry for your loss. I am very sad to hear about Chuck's departure, but I am sure that he is in a better place. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Kay Welch

September 6, 2012

Thinking of you, George, and sending you love and hugs.

I am away for work so I can't be there Saturday, but know that I'll be thinking of you and wishing you and the family comfort and fond memories.

The one quote that brings me comfort when I feel the loss of my husband is, "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." I know that you have lots to smile about when thinking of Chuck; let those memories carry you through. I'm so glad he happened for you.

In love,

September 5, 2012

Dear George, I am so sorry. God bless you always.
Mary Julia Bailey

Katie Doyle

September 5, 2012

George,
I am so sorry to hear that Chuck has gone with the angels. I'm glad I was able to meet and hang out a bit with you and Chuck in San Fran a couple of years ago! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, Chuck and all of your family.....

Denise Dinnen

September 5, 2012

John, Tug and I will miss Chuck. We knew him as a loving, caring person and partner of George Harris. Our favorite tales were of the trips Chuck and George took to Scandinavia, Italy the west and Russian river valley. Chuck would always give the best travel and wine tips. We would also talk about religious thought. He was a lovely man with great spiritual depth and caring. We will miss him.

Michele Schaefer

September 4, 2012

My sincere condolences to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sherry Dodson

September 4, 2012

George,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Remember all of the good times with Chuck to help you through this difficult time.

Colorado Rainbow

Jack Gerard

September 4, 2012

George and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Chuck was a great guy and was loved by many. God took Chuck away from us too early, but I hope you find comfort that he had a very full life while he was with us. Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With Love, Jack

September 4, 2012

Tim and Len

September 4, 2012

George,

We are so very sorry for your loss. You, Chuck, and your families are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the comfort of your friends and family, and the good memories of life with Chuck, help ease the pain at this most difficult of times.

September 4, 2012

Buz and Alison: I hope good memories of the extraordinary man described in the obituary sustain you through the pain of loss. ...Gerri Kobren

Marianne Duddy-Burke

September 4, 2012

I am so very sorry about Chuck's death. He was one of the people I most looked forward to seeing at Dignity conventions and other events. He was kind, insightful, and generous. He had wonderful eyes and a smile that just made you smile back. He was a great Dignity leader, and a wonderful person. My condolences to you, George, and to all Chuck's family.

Marianne Duddy-Burke

Barbara Hemphill

September 4, 2012

George, although I never met Chuck, I knew him well through you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Chuck with Michael K in NYC

George Harris

September 4, 2012

Chuck with partner George in Rome Italy

George Harris

September 4, 2012

Chuck in Venice Italy

George Harris

September 4, 2012

Chuck holding a bottle of Moose Drool beer in Billings WY

George Harris

September 4, 2012

Chuck at Mt Rushmore

George Harris

September 4, 2012

Chuck at Crazy Horse

George Harris

September 4, 2012

Chuck at wine tasting in California

George Harris

September 4, 2012

James Cesarini

September 4, 2012

George, my sincere condolences to you and both your families. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Robert Lane

September 4, 2012

Dear George, Please accept our sincere sympathy to you, and all for Chucks passing" Far too young to go so early! We will all have great memories to pull us through! Know that we will be with you in spirit! Robert & Norman.

Louis Blank

September 3, 2012

Chuck was always concerned about others and had a big heart. He was a kind and loving man who made the world a better place. Louis & Dan

Tim & Linda Harris & Sprengeler

September 3, 2012

In a World that struggles between good and evil, the world has lost a champion for good. Rest in peace and thank you for being a great companion for my little brother.

Kathy and Joe Illig

September 3, 2012

You were a perfect match. He was a very kind and compassionate man and had a deep love for the Lord. I know that our family will miss having Chuck at our gatherings and wish only that we had gotten to know him much sooner.

Don DeGeorge

September 3, 2012

Let us all take comfort from our memories of Chuck's life, one well-spent.

Don DeGeorge

September 3, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Chuck with friends in the Baltimore Frontrunners.

George Harris

September 3, 2012

Chuck at The Walters

George Harris

September 3, 2012

Chuck in Washington DC 2012

George Harris

September 3, 2012

Chuck did "everything with Love" -- Colossians 3:23

I will deeply miss my L.B.

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