Palmira Bush

Bush, Palmira SCHENECTADY Palmira Bush, 74, of Schenectady, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She also went by the names Pam, or Mirma by many of her friends and family. Palmira was born in Albany on May, 26, 1943. She graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and continued on to receive a bachelor of science degree from Hudson Valley Community College. Palmira was married to Harry J. Bush on March, 24 2005; they were married 12 years. Palmira worked as an accountant for many years with the Internal Revenue Service and with the Division of Military and Naval Affairs until her retirement. She very much enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Palmira is survived by her spouse, Harry J. Bush; her sons, Randy (Alisha), Rick (Shay) and Rob (Tina) Calhoun; nieces, Christina Schord (Scott) and Tina Larkin (David); nephews, Frankie Borrero and Michael Bilili; stepdaughter, Teresa Reed (Doug); stepson, Christopher Bush; grandchildren, Patrick, Christiana, Randall (Nealie), Crystal, Robbie and Nicholas Calhoun, Robert Reid (Mandy), Matthew House (Lindy), Michele Willoughby (JR), Teri, Logan, Natalie, and Trent Reed, and Autumn Bush; great-grandchildren, Cooper and Carter Calhoun, Robbie and Kenzie Reid, Jared and Isaac House, Kailin, Noah, and Madi Willoughby, and many other family members and friends. Palmira was preceded in death by her mom, Dora J. Caparaso; her dad, Patrick J. Caparaso; sister, Patricia Borrero; stepson, Clinton Bush; and many aunts and uncles (Junco). Services are private and will be held at the family's discretion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Association.