Anthony L. Busico (Tony), 90 years old of Tooele, Utah, passed away Oct. 14, 2015, due to complications of old age. Today, Tony joins his brother (Joe) in Heaven to celebrate Joe’s birthday and Tony’s passing. Tony was born Nov. 9, 1924, in Tooele, Utah, to Chiarina and Vincenzo Busico. Tony was one of 10 children. Tony graduated from Tooele High School in 1942. Tony served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 through 1946; he was honorably discharged. In 1942, he started his 39-year-long career working for the federal government. In 1946, he went to work at the Tooele Army Depot. He was a machinist for the AEMD division and he retired as a machinist supervisor in 1980. He had received multiple achievement awards throughout his career for cost-saving suggestions and superior performances. In 1947, Tony married Joyce A. Murphy, they later divorced. In March 1961, in Elko, Nevada, Tony married Anna Marie Corbett, who is deceased. Tony was an active member of St Marguerite’s Church, and the Tooele Senior Citizens. He enjoyed all activities with his family and many friends. He was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed bowling, boating in Lake Powell, dancing and playing his accordion. He lived his entire life in Tooele. He enjoyed his Italian heritage and all that came with it: tight family relations, the food, music, the country and the wine. Tony is survived by his children: James Busico of Tooele, William Busico (Sandy) of Maryland, Teresa Busico of Tooele, Michael Busico (Lori) of Colorado and Dolores Satter (Paul) of Tooele; his grandchildren: Jamie Busico of Tooele, Chanda Skinner of Tooele, Stephanie Busico of Tooele, Michele Day of Salt Lake City, Angela Quintana of Tooele, Amanda McMain of Tooele, Craig Day of Tooele and Von Satter of Tooele; siblings: Mary Cerroni of Tooele, Louise Busico of Tooele and Dolly Gregrich (Richard) of Stansbury. Tony has many great-grandchildren and friends. Tony was preceded in death by parents: Chiarina and Vincenzo Busico; spouse: Anna Marie Corbett (1989); siblings: Lena Teter, Pearl Miller, Edith Morrell, Angie Burris, Ann Gordon and Joseph (Joe) Busico. The family would like to give a special thanks to Roberta Graft for being such an exceptional caregiver, and for all her kindness and care she provided for Tony and the family. Special thanks to the Magnolia House staff and Canyon Hospice for all the care, love and support. They have all been amazing. Last, but not least, his long-time companion Etta McBride for all of her love, care and compassion she has showed our dad for a very long time. Thank you. We love you, Dad. A funeral mass will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 17 at St Marguerite’s Church, 510 E. Vine St., Tooele, Utah, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Friends may call at the church Friday, Oct. 16 from 6-8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m.
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Anthony L. Busico (Tony)
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