Joseph P. Bush

Joseph P. Bush, 74, of Stroudsburg, passed away unexpectedly at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono on Thursday December 7, 2023

Joseph was born July 1, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Joan (Gaul) Bush.

After completing his general education, Joseph became an HVAC Engineer. He spent his life in that field and handled many emergency calls. He last worked for Parkside Fuel for 7 years after which he retired.

In 2011 he met the love of his life, Viera Bush at his friend’s house. They were married shortly after and were inseparable until his passing.

He spent his retirement playing drums as well as restoring drums, it was his greatest passion. He also enjoyed time with his wife and family, even giving drum lessons to his great grandson Frank.

Joseph was preceded in death by his mother and father; his 3 brothers, John, Robert, and Brian, as well as his grandson Joseph Randolph.

Joseph leaves behind so many who will miss him dearly, his wife Viera Bush, Brenda Simeon, Eric Simeon, Liam Simeon, Allan Simeon, Thomas Bush, Susan Bush, Barbara Bush, Joan Bush, Theresa Bush Arocho, David Arocho, Branden Arocho, Frank Randolph, Angelina Randolph and Nevaeh Randolph, Chanelle Randolph, Eli Randolph, Joseph Randolph, Frank Randolph, Joe Bush, Tara Bush, Alida Bush, Thea Bush, Runa Bush, and Kai Bush.

A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 15 at 1:00pm at the Church of Saint Luke, 818 Main Street, Stroudsburg with Father Michael Quinnan as celebrant.

To view the Mass, please go to The Church of Saint Luke’s Facebook page.

The Bensing Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg is in charge of the arrangements.