Englewood, 
FL – Charles Raymond Bush, 76, of Englewood FL and Stoddard NH, passed away on November 8, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 2, 1940, in Westfield to the late Raymond C. and Bertha G. (Burl) Bush. He was also predeceased by his son Michael and his brother Ronald. He leaves his loving wife of nearly 58 years, Sandra (Racine) Bush and his two sons Craig and Patrizia Bush of Naples, Italy and Wayne and Lisa (Pilachowski) Bush of Russell and daughter-in-law Patricia (Descant) Bush of Westfield, his six grandchildren, Matthew, James, Shaun and his wife Ottavia, Alessandro and his wife Lalè, Joshua and Jessica, and three great-grandsons, Gavin, Kevin and Christian. Charlie also leaves his brother William and Arlene Bush of Westfield, his sisters Carolyn and Bob McLean of Florida and Judy Lloyd of Springfield and a sister-in-law Nancy Bush of Westfield and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He Attended Westfield schools and served his country in the Navy on the USS Seawolf SSN 575 submarine. Later he was a truck driver for many years. The joy of his life was spending time with his family, especially his summers in NH on Highland Lake where he was “elected” Mayor by his loving extended family. Calling hours will be Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 11-1 at Firtion-Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad St. Westfield with the funeral to follow at 1 PM at the funeral home. Burial with military honors to follow at 2 PM in the Mass Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St Springfield, MA 01104. The family wishes to thank the staff at Tidewell Hospice of Saratogo FL for their compassion and dedication.firtionadams.com
