Amelia M. Busch passed away peacefully at her home in Riverside on Friday, April 8. She was 97 years old.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1924 to Joseph and Emilia Koshina Matula of Byram. She attended New Lebanon School and graduated from Greenwich High School in 1942. On April 19, 1947, she married Gustav A. Busch of Greenwich. For many years, she was an employee of Fawcett Publications on Greenwich Avenue. In her retirement, she enjoyed the activities of the Greenwich Senior Center and singing with the Silvertones.
She is survived by her three daughters, Elaine Andersen of Greenwich, Maureen Busch-Terman of Southport, NC, and Kathleen Jarombek of Riverside, sons-in-law Timothy Terman and Jerry Jarombek, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, her five siblings, and her son-in-law, William C. Andersen, Sr.
The family is grateful to the staff and residents of Hill House in Riverside for their many kindnesses to mom and to her aides from Angelic Elderly Care in Stamford for all their care and support.
A wake was held on Wednesday, April 13 at Fred D. Knapp and Son funeral home, Greenwich. The funeral was on Thursday, April 14 at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Riverside. Burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery on North Street.
Gifts may be made in her memory to Hill House, 10 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878.
