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Middletown - Donald P. Bush, 89, of Middletown, NJ, died peacefully at home on Feb. 16 after a brief illness. He was born in West Orange, NJ, and was a graduate of West Orange High School, Wyoming Seminary of PA, and a 1954 graduate of Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma.
Don served in the U.S. Army counterintelligence corps for two years then worked for Chubb Insurance Group for 40 years, retiring as senior vice president of facilities in 1997. Don volunteered with the Middletown youth basketball league and served on the boards of Bonnie Brae School in Basking Ridge, Family & Children's Service in Long Branch and the National Football Foundation's Essex County Chapter, and was a member of Navesink Country Club.
Don was a gifted artist with pen and paper, and a huge sports fan, rooting hard for the New York Giants, Mets, and his sons' and grandchildren's many athletic pursuits. He played football and lacrosse in college, and he and Chris played golf and tennis and loved to dance. They loved Broadway plays, traveled extensively, and loved every opportunity to indulge in riding horses.
Don was predeceased by his brother, Lewis, on Dec. 25, 2020, and his grandson, Andrew, in November 2020. Don is survived by his wife of 64 years, Christine Crum Bush; three sons, James and his wife Joan Stone of Pittsburgh; Steven and his wife Stephanie of Connecticut; and John of Bayville; six granddaughters, four great-grandchildren, his former daughter-in-law, Karen, and many extended family members.
Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, is in charge of arrangements. Services are private. A celebration of Don's life will be held at a later date. Donations would be appreciated to the Donald and Christine Bush Community Service Endowed Scholarship Fund at Waynesburg University, Office of Institutional Advancement, 51 West College Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 or call 724-852-3256, or to Family & Children's Service, 191 Bath Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740, or online at www.fcsmonmouth.org
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Dick Vreeland
February 14, 2024
When I was hired by Chubb in 1965, Don was the HR Manager and made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout my training period and beyond. We remained friends throughout our careers and afterward. I´ve often said he was one of the people that made me believe the company would be a great place to work and I am grateful for that - and his friendship.
Dick Vreeland
February 23, 2021
Dear Chris,
I’m so sorry to here about Don’s passing. My deepest condolences to you, your sons and their families.
I first met Don in 1965 when I started to work at Chubb. Even though I was just a trainee, Don always made me feel welcome within the company and I’m sure that first impression was one of the reasons I remained at Chubb throughout my career. I also remember the times we commuted to New York City together.
Don always had a positive outlook on life and seemed almost ageless to me. He once said that he considered a person old only when they were at least 10 years older than he was.
I’m sure your grief is overwhelming but, when you look at your children and grandchildren, I hope you’ll see that a part of Don lives on in each and every one of them and appreciate what a wonderful gift and legacy that is for both of you.
My deepest sympathy and all my best to you.
Dick Vreeland
Chatham, NJ
Don and Linda Lawson
February 20, 2021
Don was a close and valued friend. He was my boss and mentor at Chubb for several years. This began a long friendship between Don and Chris and my wife Linda and me (Don Lawson). Don was very athletic and he and Chris enjoyed golf and tennis. We will also always remember them dancing at the Chubb Managers Meetings. We looked forward to receiving his originally designed Christmas cards. He was a person of high character and integrity and will be truly missed.
Milly & Bill Herndon
February 20, 2021
Don was a dear friend, true gentleman, caring individual and will be greatly missed!
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