Busch, Charles E.

Charles Edward Busch(Chuck) passed away peacefully on November 25th, 2020. 

Chuck was born on July 23, 1927 and raised in Rochester, NY, the son of William and Clara (Rauber) Busch. Chuck attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School graduating June 1945. He joined the Navy that July where he attended basic training at USNTC, Sampson, New York. Chuck attended submarine school and later was assigned to the SS-409 for the duration of his enlistment and discharged in July 1948. From there, Chuck attended ASUNY Champlain College graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree. Chuck later met Barbara Byrnes and married September 24th, 1955. Chuck made a career working for Delco Products, Rochester, New York, where he eventually retired. Chuck and Barbara resided in Pittsford, New York, where they raised their three sons. 

Chuck was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was an avid painter, Yankees fan and fisherman and was proud of his hops and craft beer. He enjoyed Scouts, camping, hiking and playing the harmonica. Volunteering at the YMCA as a swimming instructor specializing in teaching autistic children was especially important to him. Chuck, and his wife Barbara, were parishioners of St. John’s of Rochester (SJR) and he was an active member of the SJR Men’s Club. Later in his life, he took up hunting ducks and white tail deer, a passion passed down by his father to his sons. Chuck, lovingly known as “Papa” to his family, had the most warm and kind spirit. 

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Byrnes) Busch, and three sons – Michael Joseph Busch (Maureen) Stow, MA, William E. Busch II (Jennie) Carthage, NY, and Richard Charles Busch (Elaine) Livonia, NY. Chuck took pride and was dearly loved by his seven grandchildren; Michael Joseph Busch Jr (Carly), Sean Busch, Rachel Busch, Mackenzie Busch, Joshua Busch, Jonathan Busch, and Emily Busch and one great-grandchild, whom he adored, Madelynn. 

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday June 18, 2021 at 11Am at St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport.