Anthony Busico

Anthony L. Busico (Tony), 90 years old of Tooele UT passed away Oct 14, 2015, due to complications of old age. Today Tony joins his brother (Joe) in heaven to celebrate Joe’s birthday and Tony’s passing. Tony was born November 9, 1924 in Tooele, Utah to Chiarina and Vincenzo Busico. Tony was one of 10 children. Tony graduated from Tooele High School in 1942. Tony joined the US Navy in 1942 thru 1946; he was honorably discharged. In 1942 he started his 39 yearlong career working for the federal government. In 1946 he went to work at the Tooele Army Depot. He was a Machinist for the AEMD division and he retired as a Machinist Supervisor in 1980. He had received multiple achievement awards throughout his career for cost saving suggestions and superior performances. In 1947 Tony married Joyce A. Murphy, they later divorced. March 1961, in Elko NV. Tony married Anna Marie Corbett. (Deceased). Tony was an active member of St Marguerites Church, and the Tooele Senior Citizens. He enjoyed all activities with his family and many friends. He was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed bowling, boating in Lake Powell, dancing and playing his accordion. He lived his entire life in Tooele. He enjoyed his Italian heritage and all that came with it, tight family relations, the food, music, the country and the wine. Tony is survived by his children: James Busico-Tooele, William Busico (Sandy)-Maryland, Teresa Busico-Tooele, Michael Busico (Lori)-Colorado, Dolores Satter (Paul)-Tooele. His Grandchildren: Jamie Busico-Tooele, Chanda Skinner-Tooele, Stephanie Busico- Tooele, Michele Day-Salt Lake, Angela Quintana-Tooele, Amanda McMain-Tooele, Craig Day-Tooele, and Von Satter-Tooele. Siblings: Mary Cerroni-Tooele, Louise Busico-Tooele, and Dolly Gregrich (Richard)-Stansbury. Tony has many great grandchildren and friends. Tony was preceded in death by parents: Chiarina and Vincenzo Busico. Spouse: Anna Marie Corbett (1989). Siblings: LenaTeter, Pearl Miller, Edith Morrell, Angie Burris, Ann Gordon, and Joseph (Joe) Busico. The family would like to give a special thanks to Roberta Graft for being such an exceptional caregiver, and for all her kindness and care she provided for Tony and the family. Special thanks to the Magnolia House staff and Canyon Hospice for all the care, love and support. They have all been amazing. Last but not least his long time companion Etta McBride for all of her love, care and compassion she has showed our dad for a very long time. Thank You. We Love You Dad. A funeral mass will be held at 12 Noon Saturday October 17th at St Marguerites Church 510 E Vine Street, Tooele Utah, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Friends may call at the church Friday October16th from 6pm until 8pm with a vigil service at 7pm.

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