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JEROME BUSH Obituary

JEROME S. BUSH
On September 9, 2013, in Annandale, VA. Loving husband of the late Susan M. Casey; son of the late Drs. James F. and Cecilia A. O'Farrell Bush; dear brother of James F. Bush, Jonathan M. Bush, Jo Ellen Mannix and Jennifer A. Bush; devoted uncle of Brendan and Moira Mannix, Lisa and Sara Casey, and Erin Casey Robillos. Also survived by his in-laws Philip Mannix, Jeanne Bush, Paul Casey, Kathleen Wiltrout and Mary Ellen Casey, and two grandnephews. Jerome received Master's Degrees from the University of Chicago and Cornell University, and a Bachelor's Degree from Brown University, where he met his wife. Jerome was an English Literature scholar, historical researcher and lover of books, music, animals and the Boston Red Sox. Funeral Mass on Friday, September 13, 2013, at 10 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, DC followed by burial at Rock Creek Cemetery, Rock Creek Church Rd. and Webster St., NW, Washington, DC. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements made by Demaine Funeral Home, Springfield, VA.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 12, 2013.

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Jennifer Bush

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Wedding July 28, 1984

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Christmas 1974

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JOHN GARVEY

November 9, 2013

I hadn't seen or heard from Jerome since our Monson Academy days of long ago. But I certainly remember him as an intelligent, witty young man always at the top of our class. He was the sort of person you wanted his friendship and respect from. His opinion meant something and you sought it out. I am saddened to hear of his death and regret never having seen him again. My sincere condolences to his family.

Carolyn Quattrocki

September 15, 2013

As one of Sue's old friends from law school, I knew Jerome best through the lens of her discerning wit and deep love for him. Through her, I discovered and grew to appreciate Jerome's sometimes surprising and always disarming layers of intelligence, kindess, and humor. It's hard to remember, let alone describe, all the interests, passions, and talents he possessed in his unassuming way. But I do know that I never left a dinner at their home without feeling so lucky to know them and share a small part of their lives together. I was also struck time and again, in big ways and small, that the love affair they had and nurtured over so many years, but not nearly enough, was one that is rare and beautiful and speaks volumes about who they both were. I will miss them very much.
Love,
Carolyn

Joan Powers

September 15, 2013

I was Sue's roommate in college and, after her death, I reconnected with Jerome, as we were both living in the Washington, DC area. We soon discovered that we had a mutual love of fine dining, theater and jazz. My partner David and I spent many enjoyable evenings with Jerome, trying a new place for dinner or going to a play. Jerome's knowledge was prodigious—he could weave Plato, William Blake and Lenny Bruce into the same conversation, effortlessly and seamlessly. The conversation and ideas flowed freely during our evenings with him. Jerome was also incredibly generous thoughtful, taking the time to make a copy of his beloved Ella Fitzgerald CD's and send them to me when I was living in New Zealand. I will deeply miss him, but will always treasure his passion for scholarship, his wit and humor, as well as sharing our memories of Sue, his perfect soulmate. I regret that I didn't learn of his death in time to attend his funeral, but would like to extend my sincere condolences to his extended family.

Peter Masi

September 14, 2013

Farewell, Jerome, dear friend, willing cohort, fellow traveler, collegial companion, easily amused, endlessly fascinated, keen observer, master wit. We met September 1971, Littlefield Hall, Brown University, became fast friends over a large record collection & decent stereo system bought with summer's wages at Tech HiFi. It was The Band & Van Morrison & Byrds & Fugs & Ry Cooder & Howlin' Wolf & Taj Mahal & B.B. King & Coasters & Aretha & Otis & J. Geils & the Airplane & the Dead. Weekends we took to the highway, thumbs out, hello NYC, Boston, Jonathan's dorm room or Jo Ellen's apartment, the Bottom Line, Paul's Mall, Jazz Workshop, drove to Conway, NH to visit Sue & Diane, backpacked the White Mountains, kept in touch through grad schools & marriages & my divorce & Sue's cancer & not so many years ago biked through Wellfleet & Truro. These were fine times & I hold them dear & count you among life's most intimate & join those who weep & I just want to say right now I'm feeling a little lonely. Happy trails, Peter.

Alison Hirschel

September 14, 2013

I am so very sad to hear of Jerome's death. As Sue's roommate throughout law school and Sue and Jerome's long-time friend after, I have more than 30 years of memories of Jerome. He pampered us with wonderful meals, entertained us with stories of his travels, dazzled us with his literary knowledge, spoiled me with hard to find copies of Virago classics, and drove me around D.C. whenever I visited. But most of all, I will always remember the exquisite, tireless, gentle, dignified and supportive care he offered Sue throughout their marriage and her long illness and the extraordinary love they shared. It was a remarkable relationship despite the many challenges and sadness they had to endure.

I miss them both and treasure my affectionate memories of them. Warm wishes and condolences to the whole family.

Diane Kieke Melton

September 12, 2013

To the Bushes and the Caseys
I was so sorry to hear about Jerome's illness and death. We have not kept in touch – but there are many many memories of both Jerome and Sue that will stay with me always. Jerome sent a note after Sue died saying “She was the best”. So was Jerome. And the two of them together was something very special – I watched them fall in love. I may not have kept in touch, but I still miss them both and feel very lucky to have known them. My condolences to all of you.

Pat and Bob Wittie

September 12, 2013

To Jerome's family: We will always remember Jerome for his remarkable intellect, his wonderful devotion to Susan, his unparalleled macaroni and cheese, and the care he lavished on other people. Our most sincere condolences to the family.

Jerry Broman

September 12, 2013

During my four years at Brown, Jerome was my roommate. We had some fun times to say the least. When we had to study I remember Jerome helping me write some of my English papers as I was a science major and not a good writer.

Years later I reconnected with Jerome in Virginia as I was stationed there as an Army Dental Officer. During that time I had two cancer operations and Jerome helped take care of me both times.

Jerome was a good friend since the day we met in our first college dorm at Brown in the fall of 1971. I will miss my old friend and his unique brand of dry humour.

Jerry P. Broman COL
US Army Dental Corps

Ellen Jones

September 11, 2013

Dear James, Jonathan, Jo Ellen, and especially Jennifer,
Murray and I send you all our sympathy. Jerome was a dear and loyal friend to me, and, later, to us, and we loved him very much and delighted in his wit and intelligence and wry humor. We admired his devotion, love, and care of Sue, and we delighted in his stories of his family and hers. The world is now a sadder place. With love, Ellen

Tom Leahey

September 11, 2013

I was very sorry to learn that Jerome had passed away. I was a law partner and friend of Susan's and have many fond memories of time spent with both of them and, especially of comisserating (and rarely celebrating) with Jerome the fate of the Red Sox. He will be missed. You have my most sincere sympathy and I hope you will let me know if there is anything I can do in your time of grief.

Kate Anderson

September 11, 2013

Jerome was one of the most erudite people I've ever known. His vocab never failed him, even in his waning days I found myself having to "look up" words he used during my visits. Always a great appreciator of music -- all genres -- and if I invoked a Dylan (Bob) quote, he would find a Dylan CD to put on the system to play while we talked. We had long discourses on the historical -- and character -- accuracy of Shakespeare history plays. On one of my recent visits, he gave me a hardbound Book of Common Prayer - which includes ALL versions of the prayer book since Cranmer. Jerome knew I was a practicing Episcopalian and thus it meant a great deal to me. Will treasure it. -- Kate Anderson