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JOSEPH BUSK Obituary

BUSK--Joseph R., 86, of Palm City, FL died on June 28, 2013. Joseph is survived by his wife, Grace Chambers Busk of 38 years; and daughters Wendy Busk, Hope Reis, and Gay Thorn; son Joseph Busk III; step-children Tysh McGrail, Tye, Whitney and Alex Tilt; and many loving grandchildren and extended family. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Gladys Terbell who succumbed to cancer in 1975. Joseph graduated from St. Paul's School in Concord, NH, and received his BA in Architecture from Pratt Institute. After serving in the US Navy during WWII, Joseph co-founded Outdoor Traders in Greenwich, CT. As an avid outdoors-man, Joseph loved sailing, hunting, and cycling. A special thank you to Sand Hill Cove for their loving care of Joseph. Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 9, 2013.

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Prescott Busk

July 16, 2013

Similar to my brother Andrew, I am thankful for the passion of the outdoors that he instilled in my father and us over the years. I will always remember time spent with him, whether it was hiking in the White Mountains or offshore fishing in the Cape. Thank you for everything, rest in peace Grampy Joe. Love, Prescott

Andrew Busk

July 16, 2013

Grandpy Joe, as he was known to his grandchildren, will surely be missed by all who knew him. I'm most thankful for the love of the outdoors he instilled in my father, Joe Busk III, as well as myself. This love for the outdoors is a legacy he helped pass down multiple generations, and is something that has helped shape my own personal life, passions and goals. Rest in peace Grandpy Joe.

Alice Wolfert-Bonatt

July 11, 2013

My condolences to Joe's family. I worked at Outdoor Traders '59-'60 and appreciated his business sense. Thank you, Joe, for the good memories there.

Joseph R. Busk Jr.

Alex Tilt

July 9, 2013

Joe, we met almost 45 years ago. You are one of the classiest gentlemen I ever had the pleasure to know. Rest in Peace. Love and Hugs, Alex

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