Obituary of Gerard A. “Rod� Bush Sr.

Bush, Sr., Gerard A. of Montville at rest in Montville on May 22, 2005. Devoted husband of Ann P. (nee Haley) Bush. Father of Gerard A. Bush Jr. and his wife Lindsay, Nancy Laglia and her husband Gary, Maureen Baut and her husband Jim, Bob Bush and his wife Diane, Therese Ciraulo and her husband Joe, Michael Bush and his wife Brenda and Jim Bush and his wife Nicole. Brother of Elmer E. Bush Jr. and the late Joseph and Bridgetta Bush. Survivors include 15 Grandchildren, 6 Great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 10:00 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Monville Township First Aid Squad, PO Box 416, Montville, NJ07045-0416 would be appreciated. For more information go to www.festamemorial.com OBITUARY Gerard A. Bush, Sr. age 83 of Montville died Sunday. Born in Paterson, NJ he lived in Totowa before moving to Montville 9 years ago. He was a Manufacturing Engineer for Beattie Carpet Manufacturing for 40 years before retiring. Mr. Bush was a WW II Army veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star, American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and the Victory Medal. Preceeding him in death was his brother: Joseph Bush A sister: Bridgetta Bush Survivors include his wife: Ann P. (nee Haley) Bush of Monville, NJ 4 sons: Gerard A. Bush Jr. of Long Island, NY Bob Bush of Wayne, NJ Michael Bush of Montville, NJ Jim Bush of Montville, NJ 3 daughters: Nancy Laglia of Montville, NJ Maureen Baut of Montville, NJ Therese Ciraulo of Montville, NJ A brother: Elmer E. Bush Jr. of Wyckoff, NJ Also survived by 15 Grandchildren, 6 Great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa is in charge of arrangements.