Paul E. Bussey

Rome- Paul E. Bussey, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Rome Memorial Hospital. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 10, 1932, where he graduated from high school. In 1951, Mr. Bussey entered the U.S. Airforce, serving his country stateside during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged at Griffiss Airforce Base in Rome. After that Paul was employed at Pettibone Co. of Rome, before retiring in 1993, from Griffiss Air Force Base, where he was a material handler. He greatly enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and dirt track racing, and he was a talented wood crafter. In addition to Tilly, Paul's companion of 45 years, he is survived by his children, Christine (Paul) Davis, Rome, Allen Tom (Laurie) Nickerson, Ava and Patty (Tom) Orth, Oneida; grandchildren and great grandchildren and one sister, Patricia, Wetherill, Fl. His Funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 1434 Schuyler St. Boonville, with interment in Ava Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation hours are Saturday 11 A.M. until the funeral time.