IN LOVING MEMORY OF
John
Busco
June 25, 1963 – December 12, 2015
Obituary
John Busco of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly at 5:08 a.m.
Saturday
(12-12-15) in the intensive care unit of Sharon Regional Health System of complications following surgery. He was 52.
Mr. Busco was born June 25, 1963, in Sharon, a son of Nick J. and Rose L. Gagliardi Busco.
He was a lifelong area resident and a 1981 graduate of Hickory High School.
John was an auto body paint specialist for more than thirty years and employed by his cousin, Bob Doddato, at Tri City Collision in Sharon. He previously worked at Advanced Auto Body, Sharon; and Mel Grata, Hermitage.
John was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, and a volunteer in its food pantry. He was also a Free and Accepted Mason and a member of Lodge #810, Hermitage.
A musician, he was a gifted guitar player (his favorite guitar was the fender telecaster) and proud to have passed along his love of music to his sons, who are also musicians.
John enjoyed golfing; was an avid hunter and fisherman; and a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.
Years earlier, he was active in Hickory Little League where he was a member of its board of directors and served as a manager and coach for his sons teams.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Sherry A. Bright; two sons, who were the light of his life, David M. Busco and his fiancé Terra Brown, Masury; and Sean A. Busco, Hermitage, and his girlfriend Ellie Thompson, Reynolds; a sister, Patricia M. Hassel and her husband Edward, Grove City; and three brothers, Nick R. Busco, Sharon; Sam J. Busco, Milan, Ohio; and Anthony Busco, Hermitage.
He also leaves his father- and mother-in-law, Donald and Gaynell Bright, Hermitage; a sister-in-law, Laurie Stephens and her husband Lee, Columbus, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and his dogs, Daisy and Roman.
John was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Patty Lou Busco.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 , in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Lozano, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, officiating.
Mr. Busco was born June 25, 1963, in Sharon, a son of Nick J. and Rose L. Gagliardi Busco.
He was a lifelong area resident and a 1981 graduate of Hickory High School.
John was an auto body paint specialist for more than thirty years and employed by his cousin, Bob Doddato, at Tri City Collision in Sharon. He previously worked at Advanced Auto Body, Sharon; and Mel Grata, Hermitage.
John was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, and a volunteer in its food pantry. He was also a Free and Accepted Mason and a member of Lodge #810, Hermitage.
A musician, he was a gifted guitar player (his favorite guitar was the fender telecaster) and proud to have passed along his love of music to his sons, who are also musicians.
John enjoyed golfing; was an avid hunter and fisherman; and a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.
Years earlier, he was active in Hickory Little League where he was a member of its board of directors and served as a manager and coach for his sons teams.
Surviving are: his wife, the former Sherry A. Bright; two sons, who were the light of his life, David M. Busco and his fiancé Terra Brown, Masury; and Sean A. Busco, Hermitage, and his girlfriend Ellie Thompson, Reynolds; a sister, Patricia M. Hassel and her husband Edward, Grove City; and three brothers, Nick R. Busco, Sharon; Sam J. Busco, Milan, Ohio; and Anthony Busco, Hermitage.
He also leaves his father- and mother-in-law, Donald and Gaynell Bright, Hermitage; a sister-in-law, Laurie Stephens and her husband Lee, Columbus, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and his dogs, Daisy and Roman.
John was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Patty Lou Busco.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 , in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Lozano, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, officiating.
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Services
Calling Hours
December
16
J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
4:00 am - 7:00 pm
Masonic Service
December
16
J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Starts at 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
December
17
J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Starts at 11:00 am
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