Ann C. Busta

Busta, Ann C. (Burnett) ALBANY Ann C. Burnett Busta, 81, of Albany, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital embraced by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Skiba) Burnett Sr. and beloved wife of John W. Busta of Albany. Ann was a life long area resident and attended the Albany Schools. She was employed as a seamstress with various local mills and retired from Swanknit in Cohoes. Ann and John spent their young adult years enjoying activities centered around John's orchestra. She was talented in crafts, arts, crocheting, knitting and sewing. Ann valued the love and support for her family the most. She treasured the times they spent together, especially cooking and sharing family dinners. Ann was full of fun, laughter and enjoyed life to its fullest with her family and friends. Always a very active woman, she was past president of the former St. Michael's School, SPA, a member of the Norton Bocci League, Thursday Senior Bowling League with Sparetime Lanes, Christ Our Light Arts and Crafts, and a life time member of the Polish American Club. Ann was a devout communicant of St. Michael's Church in Cohoes and a member of the Ladies Rosary Society. In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by her devoted sons, Kenneth J. (Elaine) of Clifton Park, John R. (Sandi) of Miami, Fla., and Richard J. of Albany; adored grandchildren, Christopher, John Jr., Teresa, Michael, Kristi, Richard Jr., James, Amanda and Robert; cherished great-grandson, Benjamin; loving siblings, Frank (Mary) Burnett Jr. of Slingerlands, Joan Wheeler of Clifton Park, Mary Lou (Robert) Hannan of Berne, John (Emma) Burnett of Albany, Eugene Burnett of Delmar, Patricia DiSisto of N.H. and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd, 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Saturday morning at 8:30. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Michael's Church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be at St. Michael's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Friday from 3-7 p.m. The family would like to thank the entire staff of the ICU at AMCH for the great care and compassion extended to Ann while she was in their care. Those wishing to remember Ann in a special way may make contributions in her memory to St. Michael's Church Roof Restoration Fund, 20 Page Ave., Cohoes, NY 12047.