Raymond V. Busico

Raymond V. Busico

BUSICO Raymond V., 84, a lifelong resident of Little Ferry, NJ, on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Irene A. (nee Fehrs). Loving father of Roger and his wife Valerie, and Brian Busico. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Sabrina and Derek, and great-grandfather of Cameron. Dear brother of James Busico and the late Helen Heykoop. Caring brother-in-law of Janet Holley and Robert Fehrs. He is also survived by his Godson William R. Holley and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A US Navy Veteran of WW II, having served on the U.S.S. Lexington. He was an electrical supervisor for the NY & NJ Port Authority of Newark, NJ, for 35 years before retiring in 1985.

During his life, he was a 53 year member of the Little Ferry 1st Aid Corps., a 48 year member of the Little Ferry Fire Dept., having served as Fire Chief in 1971. He was a Past Commander and member of Little Ferry VFW Post 809. He has been a member of the NJ State Fireman's Association, the NJ Chief's Association, the NJ and NY Volunteer Firemen's Association, a founder of the Little Ferry Little League, the Little Ferry Board of Adjustment and a building official for Little Ferry and the City of Elizabeth. He was a past member of the Little Ferry American Legion and UNICO. An avid sports player in his youth, he was inducted into the Lodi High School Hall of Fame.

Funeral Services with be held Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Trinka-Faustini Funeral Service, 439 Maywood Ave., Maywood, NJ 07607 (201-487-3050) at 10 AM. Burial to follow at Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack, NJ. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 3-5, 7-9 PM. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Little Ferry Fire Department or the Little Ferry 1st Aid Corps.