Brian S. Bussey, 38, died suddenly of natural causes Monday, March 8, 2010 at his home in Birmingham, Michigan.
Visitation will be held on Saturday March 13, 2010 Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home at 6150 N. Cicero Ave. from 11AM to 3PM in Chicago, Illinois with a service to follow at 3:00 PM. Dinner will follow at a nearby restaurant. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday March 16th at Holy Name Church in Birmingham, Michigan at 6:30 PM. Dinner to follow in the Parish Hall.
Brian was born July 29, 1971 to Robert and Edith (Treichel) Bussey in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He attended Slinger high school in Slinger, Wisconsin and in 1993 he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Brian went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago.
Brian most recently served as Chief Information Officer of GMAC Insurance in Southfield, MI.
Brian was a devoted father and husband who loved to spend time with his family. An avid snow and water skier, Brian spent countless hours on the slopes and on the lake with his children. He loved the challenge of the marathon and ran religiously. Brian was handy around the house, often tackling difficult renovations on his own. Despite his busy schedule, he was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
Brian is survived by his wife Rhodora (Dora Connell) Bussey, daughter Alexandra, son Jackson, Birmingham, MI; father Robert Bussey, Lily, WI; brother John (Susan) Bussey, niece Isabella, nephew Sawyer, Crown Point, IN; father-in-law Thomas Connell, Glenview, IL; mother-in-law Minerva (John) Ignoffo; sister-in-law Melissa (Robert Burger) Connell; brother-in-law Cisco (Britt) Connell, nephew Wesley, nephew Benjamin, nephew Joseph, Chicago, IL; brother-in-law Eric Connell, nephew Eric Connell, Jr., Las Vegas, NV; brother-in-law Thomas Connell, Glenview, IL; brother-in-law Ryan Connell, Chicago, IL. His mother Edith preceded Brian in death.
In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established to support the long-term educational objectives of Brian’s children, Alexandra (age 9) and Jackson (age 5). To contribute via check, please make checks payable to “Bussey Children’s Education Trust” and direct them to the following address: Bussey Children’s Education Trust, Attn: Cisco Connell, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., 30 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606-7413. To contribute via Paypal, please log on to Paypal.com and direct payment to busseychildrenseducationtrust@gmail.com.
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Brian was the best brother-in-law a person could ask for. Our family will miss him deeply.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to our family and friends who have expressed such a deep outpouring of love and support.
The following poem reminds me of the love between Dora, Brian, and their kids. I'm so thankful they had such a great man for a husband and father. They were always in good hands and well protected.
i carry your heart with me - ee cummings
i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,my darling)
i fear
no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want
no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true)
and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)
My sincere condolences to the Bussey family for the tragic loss of a great man. I've worked with Brian for the last 6 years, and was deeply shocked to learn of his passing.
ReplyDeleteBrian was a true leader, a good friend and someone I can honestly say I admired and looked up to.
My thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to all his family at this very sad time, especially his wife and two young children.
Rob King (UK)
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ReplyDeleteI always remember Brian making brots, pancakes,or waffles. He was a great problem solver. He was like an uncle to me and was a dad to one of my very best friends(Ali). I have a lot of memories of Brian like going to the park, to Greenville, to the hospital when Ali cut her foot, to Dairy Deluxe, to Oberweiss. Brian made me feel safe and comfortable except for the time he flipped me and Ali off the tube in Greenville, MI!
ReplyDeleteIts going to be sad not to have him around all the time. I'm going to miss him, especially on Halloween. He always made it special when we trick or treated.
With Love, Georgia
Thank you all for the wonderful comments regarding my brother Brian. As we attempt to reassemble our lives and make sense of this tragedy we find comfort in your comments.
ReplyDeleteWe lost a truly wonderful person. His endearing and humble nature drew people to him and he always made time for them. He was definitely a family man and his kids will surely miss the adventures he had planned for them every weekend.
We will miss him. Even time may not be enough to fill the empty feelings in our hearts.
Keep them coming…
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ReplyDeleteDora, Ali and Jackson, We were so sad to hear about Brian’s death. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you. We really enjoyed spending time with your family on the sidelines at the girls’ soccer games over the past few years. Neither of us will ever think of Brian without remembering him as we always saw him…with a big smile on his face. Kurt & Jeni Beckeman and Kati, Tori & Lexi
ReplyDeleteDear Dora and Family,
ReplyDeleteSince I have heard about Brian's passing I have not stopped thinking about him and all of you. I worked with Brian at the start of his career with PW we were at BFGoodrich in Cleveland. He was so excited to propose and we talked about it and all the wedding details. I had such a wonderful time at your beautiful wedding. Dora, he absolutely adored you and was thrilled to start your life together. I had lost touch with him since those early PWC days but I was always so impressed with how hard he worked, how much he loved you and how he was always willing to help anyone in need. He also was hilarious we worked long hours and even made it to Philly together to go through SAP training and through it all we laughed and had a good time. Brian was the real thing a true blue quality man. Just knowing him when you two started out I can only imagine what a wonderful husband and father he would become. I know he treasured every moment with all of you and each of his children. This is horrible and I do not understand why this happened. It does not make any sense at all. No words can really ease this only thoughts and prayers going out to each of you. I am lucky to have known Brian and I am better for it. Please just know he touched so many lives. He always had my back at work, he got my little Toyota Tercel out of a snowbank once, he and I shared the ups and downs of go lives and training, we were both so bummed when the woman who ran the project left PW and went to Hong Kong with her family, a flood of memories come back from a very long time ago. It is amazing how one person can leave such an impression. Just please know how much he loved you Dora and still does and how he adores his children and will always be looking out for you. That continues far beyond and continues forever. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers for strength, comfort and peace. I will be in touch. Take Care, Mary Kay (Durkin) Deal