Obituary of Benjamin J Busby

Benjamin J. Busby, 79, a longtime resident of Ridgefield Park NJ, passed away on July 13, 2024 at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.

Ben was born in New York City on January 30, 1945 to Willfred and Genevieve (Maple) Busby. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Maryann (Nolan), his three sons John (Erin), Stephen (Cathleen) and Michael (Dana) and grandchildren Nicholas, Alexander (Maria), Ryan, Sean, Drew, Aden, Brynn and Natalie.  He is also survived by his brother, Willfred (Paula), a nephew, two nieces, a great niece, and a great-great niece. He was predeceased by his parents Willfred and Genevieve (Maple) and his sister, Peggy McGuire. 

Ben graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering with honors.  He worked as a Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager in the specialty chemical and pharmaceutical industry. In his later years he worked for Bergen Regional Medical Center from which he retired. 

Ben was a Cub Scout Master for Pack 203, Vice President of Grant School PTA and a member of the Ridgefield Park Seniors Club as well as an avid Disney fan. 

He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry, 114 Mount Vernon Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 and the Parkinson Foundation, Parkinson.org, 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018, USA

Visitation

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home

59 Main Street

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States

201-342-2350

 

Mass

10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Thursday, July 18, 2024

St. Francis R.C. Church

114 Mount Vernon Street

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660

 

Interment

11:30 pm

Wednesday, July 18, 2024

Holy Cross Cemetery

340 Ridge Road

North Arlington, New Jersey 07031