Richard “Dick” E. Bushee, Jr.

January 01, 1970

Age 86, of Ft. Myers, FL, on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Sharon R. (Schlachter) Bushee; loving father of Sharon Skender (John), Richard Bushee III (Jill), Michele Hoot (Byron), Steven Bushee (Jennifer), Philip Bushee and Mark Bushee; brother of Alice Campbell (John) and the late Eileen Stromquist, Mildred Slinskey, Daniel Bushee and Chris Vasquez; brother-in-law of Linda Weber (Richard), Nadine Stark, and Anita Hollander; also survived by 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; special uncle to Timothy Stark (Judy) and Katie Stark Spanos (Nick). Friends received Monday 4-8 and Tuesday 2-4 and 5:30-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., 724-772-8800. Service in Grace Community Church Wednesday 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Dick lived his life in Pittsburgh, starting his business, Mailing Services of Pittsburgh, Inc. (MSP) in 1954 in his basement with his father. Over the years, the business grew at an incredible pace, and is now located in Freedom, PA. Throughout his career, the Salvation Army became his largest client, and he formed close relationships with them that lasted a lifetime. Retiring in 1992, he moved to Florida to enjoy the sunshine and golf. Over the years, he became the best buddy and mentor to his many friends and neighbors. He loved his wife, his family, his friends, and most of all, his life. He was a one-of-a-kind man, who touched so many lives with his smile, wisdom, love, and kindness. Contributions to The Salvation Army are welcome, as this organization was near and dear to Dick’s heart. The Salvation Army, Western PA Div., P.O. Box 742, 700 North Bell Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106.