Wilton, New York
1920 - 2016
Wilton – Alice Buesing entered into the presence of Jesus, surrounded by her family, on December 11, 2016. She was born in Secaucus, NJ on August 20, 1920 to Alice and Frank Auffinger, the first of seven children.
Alice married Henry G. Buesing on November 9, 1941. During World War II, she waitressed and worked as a machine operator in a local factory. After the war they built a home in Lincoln Park, NJ. In June of 1960, Alice and Henry moved to a small farm near Saratoga Springs. Later, in 1975, Alice started her antiques business and continued until retiring in 2006. Aside from Alice’s professional career, she enjoyed her home, her family, and caring for people. She loved her church and her dogs and cat.
In addition to her parents, Alice is predeceased by her husband, Henry; sisters Lillian and Ruth; and brothers Buddy and Frank.
Survivors include her daughters, Nancy, Eileen, and Irene; sons Henry and Donald; brother, Harry; sister Mickey; and 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway 584-5373.
A funeral service will be celebrated at 12noon Friday, December 16, 2016 in the First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs (45 Washington St.). Burial will follow at 2pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery (200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville).
Memorials may be made in her name to the Community Hospice of Saratoga (179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866).
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
My thoughts and prayers are for the whole family. Your mother was a great lady who was strong will and very loving. She always did what she thought was the best way to go. She will be missed. RIP Alice you are up in Heaven now with your other family members.
Edie Sommer
December 16, 2016 | Riverview, FL
Aunt Alice: It has been a blessing to have you as an aunt we will miss you very much. we always enjoyed just sitting and talking and laughing with you , you are a very loving & caring lady. we will always remember and love you
gloria & bill berchtold
December 15, 2016 | Cassatt, SC
One of the kindest , caring people I've ever met. My deepest sympathy to all her family. I will miss her, but will see her again.
Jeff Myers
December 14, 2016 | Amsterdam, NY
My sympathies to the extended family at the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. May the Lord be gracious to you and give you grace and peace in these days of grief.
Pastor David Bissett
December 14, 2016 | Clifton Park, NY