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Dwayne Bush Obituary

BUSH, DWAYNE A. “THE DUDE” Dwayne A. Bush “The Dude”, 51, of Seymour, husband of Nancy Bush passed away suddenly Thursday June 5, 2014. He was born on April 12, 1963, son of the late Wayne O. and Dolores Rogg Bush. Dwayne worked for Sikorsky Aircraft for 27 years. He was an avid motorcycle rider who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved animals. “The Dude” lived to ride. He will be missed by all who knew him. Besides his wife Nancy, he leaves behind his three children Edward Frashuer Jr., Jessica Lynn and Jaclyn Bush. Beloved grandchildren Valissa and Summer. He is also survived by two sisters and two brothers, Tina (Chris) Skalkos, Eric (Minna) Bush, Joseph (Nicola) Bush and Alisa Bush. The hours of visitation will be held Sunday from 3 to 7pm with a service at 6pm in the chapel of All State Cremation & Funeral Care (Hamden Memorial F.H.) 1300 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden. Interment will be private. To send an online condolence please visit www.hamdenmemorialfh.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2014.

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Scott Gove

April 27, 2015

Theres no words that can ever stop the pain of knowing your gone. But everyday you send reminders that you just are in a different place...love you buddy

nancy bush

April 24, 2015

Its been almost a year now and feels like yesterday love and miss you always I will keep you alive in memory

Mike Plavecki Jr

June 14, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

June 13, 2014

ONLY MET "THE DUDE" A COUPLE OF TIMES THROUGH FRIENDS THAT WORKED WITH HIM,HE WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.

Janet Homick

June 10, 2014

So sorry Nancy. My heart breaks for you. It is so hard to lose your Love....your best friend. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol Kagdis

June 9, 2014

He was an incredibly kind gentle man, who always yielded to me with a smile while performing his job atSikorsky. I will miss his smile and wave.

June 9, 2014

Dwayne was a great guy and fellow Harley Rider, a true brother who will be missed. My sympathy and prayers to Dwayne and his faily.

Deborah Shaw

June 9, 2014

my prayers go out to all his family and friends. god bless

Margaret Principi

June 9, 2014

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the entire family....we knew Dwayne growing up and loved him....The Onze family

Evangelos Pappas

June 9, 2014

Worked with the Dude and liked him he was a good guy.I am truly sorry for his passing I can not imagine what it is going to be like at the shop not seeing him on his tow motor.Again I am truly sorry for your loss.

John Paternoster

June 9, 2014

Rip dude you were a good dude

John Paternoster

June 9, 2014

Very sorry to here about dude he realy was a good guy to work with never missed a day saying to me when I got I got a new tat he always came bye to check it out

Keli Daley

June 9, 2014

Nancy and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

June 8, 2014

So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time! Harry & Julie Russell

Joe Sabas

June 8, 2014

So very sorry to hear of your loss.I have only been with Sikorsky for seven years and Dude was one of the first guy's to welcome me,we often chatted about good food and our wonderful kids.I must say had the pleasure of knowing him and thank you for sharing him with us.My prayers to your family.

June 8, 2014

You will be truly missed. Thanks for the great memories... "Late Night"

Dave Whitman

June 8, 2014

Nancy and Family,
My prayers and deepest sympathy.
I have been at Sikorsky for 35 years. the first 15 years were on second shift, which is how I met Dwayne. After I went to days I would always see him in the shift change or if I was working OT. He was always one of the nicest people in Sikorsky, or for anywhere else for that matter. I was at Americade and actually heard about his accident when we were leaving, and then heard about his passing the last day I was up there. I came home yesterday and even kept my helmet on after I hit the CT border. My buddy pulled over to ask if I wanted to get rid of the helmet and I told him I was thinking about "DUDE" and I think I will leave it on!
So, this is very hard to accept why the good people seem to be the ones who always leave us early. My heart goes out to you and your family. He will be missed greatly by you and all the poeple that knew him well.
That tow motor will just not be the same without the DUDE driving it. We all lost something with Dwayne gone,very sad, but hopefully he is riding in a better place and looking over and protecting you and your family forever.

Mitchell & Marybeth Gallignano

June 8, 2014

We are very sorry to hear of Dwayne(Dude) he was always a welcomed guest in our house when we played cards. our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time.

Michael Smegielski

June 8, 2014

It was my privilege to know and ride with you the past 15 years, I'll catch up to you eventually. You will be missed. My deepest sympathy to your family

Nance & Nancy Tozzo (Kelly)

June 8, 2014

To Nancy & Family, Minna & Eric,

Although I was never honored to meet Dwayne I feel like I knew him a bit through Facebook. I followed Minna and checked her posts everyday with hope to see how Dwayne was doing after the accident. Always sending a few prayers.

My wife has been a lifelong biker and when I told her about the accident she asked me every day how he was. We were both saddened to hear he passed.

The next few days will be extremely hard for everyone and I wish you all the love and strength in the world to get through this. We'll be thinking about you.

Michael Fairclough

June 7, 2014

my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family

Colleena Hicks

June 7, 2014

My thought and prayers are with you and your family I'm praying that God gives you and your family all the strength that you need if you need to pray or just talk I'm a phone call away

Towanda Davis

June 7, 2014

My thoughts an prayers are with you I'm so sorry for your loss if there is any thing I can do for you just call me there are no words to express what you are going through but I just want you and your family to no if there is any thing I can do just call me I pray that God gives u all the strength you need and also your family i'm praying I love ya I'm praying

Kim LaFrance

June 7, 2014

Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband,May god comfort your heart and those of your family in this time of need.

Uncle Dan & Aunt Julie Grosner

June 7, 2014

To Nancy & family: Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Jim Millhouse

June 7, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jean & Pete Faiella

June 7, 2014

My deepest sympathy. Prayers to you and your family.

Linda Reynolds-Austin

June 7, 2014

I will always cherish the memories I have of you. You will remain in my thoughts and in my prayers. My deepest condolences to all of your family. Peace be with you as you ride into heaven. You will be missed by everyone who knew you.

Donna&Dan Cadoret

June 7, 2014

the world will not be the same without THE DUDE luv you and
miss you

Walter Langevin

June 7, 2014

Love you dude. You will be missed greatly. Ride your way into the kingdom of heaven.

Gayle and TJ DiBenedetto

June 7, 2014

Sending our prayers and condolences to Dwayne's entire family. (Friends of Tina)

Sandra Podpolucha Gliniak

June 7, 2014

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Dwayne was always happy and his smile and gentle soul will be missed by many. To his family and lovely wife know that he loved you so much and spoke of you and the family often. It was a pleasure to have worked with him for over twenty five years and to call him my friend. May the good Lord hold and comfort you in this most difficult time and 'Dude, may your spirit ride with the angels and watch over and protect them'. R.I.P.

June 7, 2014

Dwayne, I am sure you are showing off your artwork in heaven. Ride free my friend. xo

June 7, 2014

So sorry for your loss.Dwayne will be truly missed.R.I.P DUDE.
Alex and Cynthia Dokla

melinda treloar

June 7, 2014

dear nancy and family my sincere condolences

June 7, 2014

DUDE, you will be missed,ride on! always your friend, burnie jacek

Laura Cegelka

June 7, 2014

Nancy, So sorry for your lost, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Laura Cegelka

June 7, 2014

Nancy, So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tina Skalkos

June 7, 2014

You will always be in our hearts and prays.

Jessica Kardos

June 7, 2014

R.I.P.
Nancy stay strong your husband is at peace and is watching over you.

Patrick Vaughan

June 7, 2014

So sorry for your Loss. Many good times in your home growing up with Joey & Eric Alisa and Tina. You were special Dwayne and I treasure the memories I was blessed with growing up in the Bush home. So sorry for Your Loss. May God be with you all AMEN

Josette Mueller

June 7, 2014

Dwayne be at peace and watch over my sister like you always have.Ride on forever in the sky Dude!Nancy, Dwayne will always be a part of you in present, past, and future.He will be with you,for he holds a peace of your heart.

Walter Mueller

June 7, 2014

Never forget you Dude!your brother in law Wally Mueller!

Betty Guilmette

June 7, 2014

Nancy I know you hurt , DWayne it feels like I lost a brother , he been with us sense he was a kid basically. So yea brother inlaw but brother. Oh I am searching so hard for the Sturgis pictures he was so excited , n gave him a Mohawk. We had great time. Tried talk him into moving there. He will always be with u, we all have a another angel watching over us.

June 7, 2014

Nancy, that was absolutely beautiful! I already miss him, when i was leaving Sikorsky plant, at least 3 days a week, he was always the last person, to say "hey Rob, have a great night"!

Barbara Belotti

June 7, 2014

All of our hearts are with you Nancy and family as you prepare to say good bye to one of greatest guys the world has known. Sikorsky 2nd shift just isn't and never will be the same without our Dude. What an honor and privilage to have known him. As others have already said, everytime a tow motor goes by our hearts are heavy knowing we won't see him driving by with a wave and smile again. My sincere condolences.
In Love and Friendship,
Barb Belotti

god only takes angels thats just what you were

nancy bush

June 6, 2014

LUIS SANCHEZ

June 6, 2014

Hey DUDE you made history here at sikorsky. until the mid 80s the word DUDE did not exist here but the minute you arrive we all learn that from you. one of my best memories was when you said i am the real DUDE and guess what you are everybody real DUDE. RIP

tom kovalik

June 6, 2014

Dude!!! Rendezvous!!! I kno you will be there in spirit my brother. Me you and Petie.! Many good memories. You will live on forever.!

June 6, 2014

im sorry for your loss "rip" dude

megan kupson

June 6, 2014

Nancy my thoughts and prayers are with u. May u be grace filled during this time. Xo

Carol Madgic

June 6, 2014

Dear Nancy, So sorry for your loss.Take one day at a time and you will get through this.You will always have the Memories of him and nothing can take that away.

John Frager

June 6, 2014

Sorry for your loss

Brian and April Hudak

June 6, 2014

Joe and Nicole, I am deeply sorry for your lose. Thoughts and Prayers for you, and Dwayne's family.

Ralph Staffieri

June 6, 2014

The dude was an awesome person who was loved by many.He has been in my life for 33 of my 42 years and was a big brother and friend too me.Thanks dude for everything you have ever done and thanks for taking care of my sister.you will always be remembered and missed by everyone you have touched R.I.P ride that Harley in the sky

John Fredrickson

June 6, 2014

It was a short 4 years for me up north, but Dude was a good friend immediately. Always made me laugh, never ever changing, what a great guy. He'll be missed by all that knew him. My condolences go out to the entire family

ride on my love

June 6, 2014

Richard Schaer

June 6, 2014

Couldn't ask for a cooler brother in law. Will always love and think of you. I know if anyone is in heaven it's you Dude. Sitting right next to my Dad. Miss you Dude!

RIDE ON DUDE

June 6, 2014

nancy bush

June 6, 2014

RIDE ON MY LOVE YOUR A ANGEL NOW RIDING ALONG SIDE YOUR FRIENDS THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT HUSBAND

michael petrone

June 6, 2014

Nancy & Family, sorry for your loss, I was a friend and coworker for many years. I gave Dude the painting of an Indian standing next to his horse. I ran into Him last Friday on the job and He again expressed his gratitude for the painting. I saw the love in his eyes for his heritage, his family and his friends, when we spoke about the painting. He will be greatly missed . Deepest Sympathy.

Phyllis & Wayne Morrow

June 6, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charles Demetri

June 6, 2014

Deepest condolences to the Bush family.
Dude was quite a guy. He will be greatly missed. RIP-God Bless

Belinda Reed

June 6, 2014

Nancy and Family are hearts cry with yours with this devastating loss. We met Dude last year at the East Coast MC Rally and from the moment we met there was a bond. My husband and Dude became friends immediately. We are so saddened by this news...until we see each other again, our memories are what makes our hearts beat within.
Love and Prayers,
Stu and Belinda Reed

GR. Sin.

June 6, 2014

"DUDE"miss you already our crew and sikorsky will never be the same without you my deepest sympathy to Nancy and family.

June 6, 2014

Nancy, Minna, Eric and the Entire Bush Family, Sincerest Condolences to you all, out thoughts and prayers are and will continue to be with you. Dwayne, Dude, was THE BEST ! He had a Heart of Gold and Always A Smile To Share. God has Definitely Gained Another Angel Riding Above. Bless you all, Larry and Kathy Sullivan

June 6, 2014

RIP dude,to a great guy.... sponge.

Donna Ottanio

June 6, 2014

So sorry for your loss

Staff & Residents of Birmingham Health Center

June 6, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

June 6, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Catrina Ciufecu

June 6, 2014

Nancy & Family we are so sorry for your loss. The Young Buck as Big Bob would call him will be missed.

Catrina & Valeria Ciufecu

Tom and Kelly Coppola and Children

June 6, 2014

The Bush Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.

Dear God
Please grant this family peace and healing. Let them remember vividly the memories of their loved one and find comfort in knowing that many are praying for them.
Amen

June 6, 2014

Dear Nancy and family

We loved Dude and we will miss him very much. He always made us laugh and smile with his silly ways.
You have our deepest sympathy.

John and Marsha Piagneri

Sandy Mulholland

June 6, 2014

RIP Dude you will be very missed. I am glad to have know you.My condolences to all family members.May God comfort all family and friends at this time of sorrow.

June 6, 2014

nancy and family sorry to hear about dwayne prayers are with all of you love carol rich clermont fl

Sheri Parda

June 6, 2014

our prays are with you all
Frank & Sheri Parda

June 6, 2014

our prayers are with all family members God Bless
Frank and Sheri Parda

Tom & Paula Pedbereznak

June 6, 2014

May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Henry Mandela

June 6, 2014

Nancy and family So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Regina Ventura

June 6, 2014

Brian , I am so sorry to hear the passing of your cousin . May he R.I.P . Keep all those wonderful memories close to your heart ! Thinking of you and all your family through this difficult time .

June 6, 2014

Nancy and family
we are so sorry for your loss Dwayne will be sadly missed. Are thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Steve and Debi Childs

Stephen Leonetti

June 6, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, Dude was a good friend of mine and I alnog with so many others will miss him very much

MICHAEL MENEO

June 6, 2014

DUDE YOU WILL BE MISS . R.I.P

Doreen and Ray Mayo

June 6, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to all those who loved Dude.
He will be missed.

Doreen Spencer

June 6, 2014

You will be missed.
Ride free Dude.

Chris Hustek

June 6, 2014

My sincere condolences to Dwayne's family. May God bless during this difficult time. "Dude", you will be missed !

Mike Skurjo Teamster's Local 1150

June 6, 2014

With my Deepest Sympathy…

Dennis Skurjo Teamster's Local 1150

June 6, 2014

To the Entire Bush Family and extended Family of Friends:

May God Bless Dwayne's Family and Friends and strengthen them in their time of sorrow; I Pray that God Blesses and has mercy on Dwayne's Soul and I Pray that all of you in time of crisis lean on the everlasting arms of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ…

With My Heartfelt Sympathy and understanding that words cannot express…

R.I.P. Dude…

Nina Silano

June 6, 2014

Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!!!
Deepest condolences 2 Jaclyn and family..

Gary & Gail Freer

June 6, 2014

So sorry for your loss Dude was a good man

June 6, 2014

So sorry for your loss Dude was a good man he will be missed. Gary Freer & Gail Deaso

joey staffier

June 6, 2014

Dwayne was more then my brother in law he has been a friend and big brother and made a long and lasting spot in my lifeI will always remember you and keep you close to my heart

Weyne Marshall

June 6, 2014

Condolence's to the family. Dude was a great guy. He will be missed here at Sikorsky. Rip Dude.

Keep riding on Dwayne, love Neece

Denise Mallamaci

June 5, 2014

So sorry to hear. My heart goes out to the families. I lived next door in Ansonia and grew up with Dwayne, Eric, Tina, Joey and Alisa. My mom is Georgette, we both send our sincerest condolences. Sending loving hugs to the family, love to all Denise ( Neece) Mallamaci (Dorazio)

Mary staffier

June 5, 2014

We will miss you very much Dwayne. The world lost a wonderful person but we gained another angel to watch over us always RIP dude. I will always remember you.

kristine flynn

June 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort

Sikorsky Aircraft Dept 1250

June 5, 2014

The Dude & Family You are already missed everytime a forklift goes by we all look with deepest sorrow R.I.P and our sincere condolences your Brothers in 1250 Processing

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest & Brenda Lee Digiovanni ( Anderson )

June 5, 2014

Nancy, kids, Eric, Minna & family, Ernie and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to you all at this time. Dwayne was a wonderful guy, and will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him. God has called home another Angel. May he Rest In Peace, and Ride on In Paradise. XOXIXO...

Scott Gove

June 5, 2014

I deeply sorry to hear of Dwayne passing away...it's your time dude to ride to your place in heaven...my prayers and condolences ..Scotty

Anne & William Benson

June 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathies are extended to all family and friends of Dwaynei pray in time all the love he shared with you all.....will guide you to peace.God bless you through this most painful time.

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