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Joseph Busk Obituary
Joseph Richard Busk, Jr., 86, of Palm City, Florida passed away on June 28, 2013. Joe was born in New York City, NY on January 5, 1927. He graduated from St Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire and continued on to receive an architectural degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. He was married to Grace Chambers Busk for 38 years. Joe co-founded the original Outdoor Traders, located at 79 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich, with additional locations in Essex and Litchfield with his late step brother Samuel Robbins. An avid outdoorsman, he was a pioneer in merchandising men's & women's fashion, sportswear, and sports equipment for all four seasons. He was a member of the Round Hill Club and the Indian Harbor Yacht Club, and also served as a representative to Town Meeting in Greenwich in the 1960's. Joe is also survived by his children, Wendy Busk of Falmouth, MA, Hope Reis and her husband William of West Palm Beach Florida, Joseph R. Busk, III and his wife Joan of Cohasset, MA, Gladys Thorn and her husband Henry of Lyme, CT., and four step children, six grandchildren, and five step-grandchildren . Joe was preceded in death by his first wife Gladys Logan Terbell.
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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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