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Dec. 3, 2006 at 8:55pm Eastern by Danny Sullivan
Jerry Bussewitz, Husband Of Anne Kennedy, Passes Away
I have some incredibly sad news to pass along, that of the death of Jerry Bussewitz, husband of Anne Kennedy. Anne from Beyond Ink is a regular speaker at many search conferences, and she was often accompanied by Jerry to them. He was an incredibly kind and friendly man that many at conferences also got to know. Everyone that knew him is simply in disbelief over the news. Our hearts go out to Anne and Jerry's family.
Alex Bennert from Beyond Ink passed along information below about Jerry's death and how to send a donation in lieu of flowers:
JERRY BUSSEWITZ
Avid cyclist and musician
SOUTH PORTLAND—Gerald Lee “Jerry� “Buzz� Bussewitz, 53, of South Portland, passed away at home of an apparent heart attack in the early hours of Saturday, December 2, 2006.
He was born to G. Walter and Marjorie Vaness Bussewitz on August 15, 1953, in Valley Stream, New York. He attended Eastern Military Academy and Cushing Academy and was graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1972. He served for eight years as a medic at Loring Air Force Base, and received a B.A. in English Speech Theatre from the University of Maine at Presque Isle in 1984. While at UMPI, he was a member of Omega Sigma Beta fraternity and remained an active alumnus.
A singularly kind and generous man, Jerry was a gifted and passionate musician, singer and actor. He touched everyone in his life deeply. His easy manner and tremendous capacity for love struck everyone as unique. He was quick to laugh and quick to song, and found his greatest happiness when spending time with his family and his many, many friends.
Jerry was a member of Woodfords Congregational Church and belonged to the Chancel Choir, the Council of Ministries and the a cappella group maineblend. He served as chair of the Music and Arts Committee.
At the time of his death, Jerry was an admired and respected customer service representative at Aetna Disability, valued alike by his co-workers and those he helped.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Kennedy, of South Portland; stepsons Eugene Ehrbar, his wife Nicole Ehrbar, and their sons, Owen and Miles, all of Portland, Oregon, John Ehrbar and Edward Ehrbar, both of New York City; his mother Mrs. Walter (Marjorie Vaness) Bussewitz, of Pittsford, New York; and a brother Stephen and his wife Deborah, also of Pittsford, New York; a daughter Jan and grandchildren Hunter and Sierra, of Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites contributions to the:
Woodfords Congregational Church Special Music Fund
202 Woodford St.
Portland, ME 04103and
Parkinson’s Support Group of New York (PSGNY)
P.O. Box 23204
Rochester NY 14692
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