Obituary of Gerald A. Bushey

Gerald Jerry Bushey left this world Wednesday November 16, 2011. An avid outdoorsman and beloved father, he will be forever greatly missed. Son of Adin and Arlene Bushey of Martinsburg, NY. Jerry served in the United States Navy and was discharged with honors. Jerry was the head of the department of Engineering at Marietta Packaging here in Cortland for over 20 years. Upon retirement he could be found logging the family woodlot and spending time with his fellow vets at the American Legion. Jerry is survived by a wife Natalia Tsykunova, two brothers, Bruce Bushey of Virginia, Roan Bushey of Martinsburg, NY, a sister Linda Peters of Croghan, NY. and his children Matthew of Syracuse, Barrett of Locke, Shane of Boston, and Chase of Boston, his two grandsons Aydin and Jake were his pride and joy. A time of sharing and remembrance will be celebrated 1:00 pm Tuesday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. friends are invited to call from 11:00 am €“ 1:00pm prior to the service. To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love. Washington Irving Chase and family: You are in our thoughts. Sorry to hear that Gerry has passed. He was truely a unique person and will be missed. I would run into him every so often after he retired and enjoyed talking about old times at work. He truely cared about Marietta and felt it was his baby. God bless Gerry and all of you in his family! Charlie Card & family I'm sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I am a supplier who worked with Jerry on many projects at marietta and again with him on other projects after retirement. I spoke last with Jerry about 2 weeks ago and am really shocked to hear that he is no long with us. He often spoke to me about his children and grand children. I will miss him al schnucker, Schnucker Packaging, Inc.