Paul Daniel Bushek

Paul Daniel Bushek passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, January 9th at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Salem, MA to Herman and Gladys Bushek. He attended Salem schools graduating from Salem High School, followed immediately by enlisting in the U.S. Navy. Paul served 4 years in the Navy aboard an L.S.T. participating in the D-Day landings in Normandy. Paul was a Merchant Seaman for two years. Following his service to his country he was accepted into the Massachusetts State Police Academy and graduated with the class of 1948. After leaving the State Police as a motorcycle patrol officer, he worked at New England Power Company in Salem, MA. and retired after 32 years as a Control Room Engineer. After raising his family in Beverly, MA, Paul and his wife retired to Cocoa Beach, Florida and enjoyed many years of beach living with his family and friends up until his passing. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Erma (McLean). Paul also leaves behind his four children, Jeffery Bushek and his wife Pamela of Coral Springs, Fl, Beverly Rivera, Heidi Johnson and her husband Hallet , all of Cocoa Beach FL and Lee Bushek of Rockledge FL. Paul is also survived by three grandchildren, Bianca Rivera Cappello (Charles), Paul Rivera, Daniel Bushek and 2 great-grandchildren Gemma and Caleb. In addition to his immediate family Paul leaves several nieces and nephews. Also mourning his loss is his beloved Schnauzer Misty. Paul was predeceased by brothers John, Herman, and his sister Mary "Sis" Melanson. Paul has donated his body to medical science and a private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the amazing staff at Holmes Regional Hospital Heart Center in Melbourne, FL for their extraordinary care and compassion.