Francis J. Bush

Francis Bush Obituary

Francis "Frank" J. Bush, also known as "Moggy," 88, of East Stroudsburg passed away Saturday at the VNA Hospice at St. Luke's in Bethlehem. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Smith) Bush, with whom he had celebrated 59 years of marriage.

Born April 19, 1917, in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of Harry and Mary (Black) Bush of East Stroudsburg.

He was a member of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in East Stroudsburg and a member of the American Legion George N. Kemp Post 346 in East Stroudsburg.

Francis worked for McGraw Edison for 47 years as a setup man, until he retired in 1982. Prior to that he served as a sergeant in the United States Army, serving in World War II in Normandy, France, and received the Bronze Star.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Judy Razzano, and her husband Jerry of Palmerton; his grandson, Michael Peduto and his wife Tracy of East Brunswick, N.J.; his granddaughter, Dawn Marie Austin and her husband Glenn of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; two sisters, Margaret O'Brien of Long Island, N.Y., and Helen Winter of Hometown, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in East Stroudsburg. Burial of cremated remains will take place in St. Matthew's Catholic Cemetery, East Stroudsburg, following the Memorial Mass.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation period from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and from 9:15 until 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home in East Stroudsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home

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Published by Pocono Record on Oct. 17, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis Bush

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Bill & Joan Gannon

October 24, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie LaBadie

October 24, 2005

Frank and Annie made a profound impact on my life and that of my kids. We moved next door to them and they welcomed me and my 3 boys with open arms and much love. Frank was always there to talk to my boys, taught me how to teach my oldest son to shave. His laughter and love gave me strength when I needed it the most. He would set up his A/C (a box fan) outside on his porch to keep us all cool and gave me hugs when I needed it.

I will miss him but am so blessed to have had him in my life. I know he is an angel watching over us with his big smile and gentle touch.

Melissa Mehas

October 19, 2005

Do not stand at my grave and weep;

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there. I did not die.

This is one of my favorite poems and it has helped me many times to deal with the sorrow of death. When one leaves us due to death they really have not left. They will always be with us in our hearts and in our souls.

All who knew Uncle Frank knew what a great man he truly was. Like other's have mentioned he was always there, always had a smile and would always help those around him who needed help. I will always remember his humor and most of all his laughter. Each time I would see him he would always come and give me a big hug. He was a kind and generous soul who will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to those who were closer to him then I was. I wish I could be there to share in your sorrow and to perhaps comfort you but I cannot. As always, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Joe Harrison

October 18, 2005

All of us left behind are sad at a great man's departure from this world, but Uncle Frank was never about sorrow--his heart was always filled with laughter and love. (Anyone who ever saw him with his mechnical toys, especially Dino the Dinosaur, know what I mean about the laughter part!)

The love part was clear to everyone also. Brother Bush loved Anna, Judy, Mike and Dawn with every fiber of his being. He was also there when anyone in the family needed a hand--to which I will be forever grateful.

I am a much better person for knowing him and having him as a tremendous role model in my life.

After the initial sadness of his death is gone, I will always think of him with a smile on my face, because that is the way he went through life. Although I will be unable to make the services, my heart will be with you all.

Mary Kendall

October 17, 2005

Our Deepest Sympathy to the entire family. After so many years together I find it hard to place words to the emotion. I merely wish to say you are in our prayers. Uncle Frank left me with incredible memories of his smile and humor. He and my dad are in a better place. God Bless

Mary, Charlie, Adam, Alex, Cody & Cameron

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