Obituary of Anthony S. Bulsiewicz

Anthony “Bud” Stanley Bulsiewicz, 83 died on August 23, 2009 of complications of pancreatic cancer. Anthony was born in Newark , NJ on March 27, 1926 . In 1943 he answered his country’s call and enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17 putting the completion of his high school education on hold until many years later. He served as a mechanic chief on B-24 and B-29 Bombers. Anthony’s lifetime occupation was a printer. Until retirement he was the owner of Print-Rite located in Irvington NJ , a family owned printing and publishing business. Anthony was the third generation to manage the business. Anthony was an accomplished artist and worked in water-colors and clay. Throughout his life he was an active member of his community serving in both church and civil volunteer positions. Anthony was a faithful parishioner of the Church of the Visitation and served as a CCD teacher and Usher. Anthony was also a member of the Knight’s of Columbus in Irvington NJ . Anthony served as a volunteer to the NJ Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife. He enjoyed taking part in off-shore fish surveys, deer check surveys, and as a tour guide at the Cranberry Bog Education Center . Anthony was also a member of the Pt Pleasant Coast Guard Auxiliary. In addition he served as a helper for the County of Ocean Board of Elections for 15 years. Anthony was a member of American legion Post 0348 in Brick, New Jersey . Anthony was a faithful friend of Bill W. and worked for over 28 years offering help to others when they needed it most. No one could tell a story better than Anthony. He enjoyed most of his trips to sea during the fish surveys and would talk for hours about his adventures. His family, especially his grandchildren, always enjoyed listening. Anthony is survived by his wife of 63 years Eunice (Gorski), his brother Fabian, his Sister Doris Gladowicz, his children, Allan (Lillian), Diane (Daniel) Speciale, Wayne “Ray” (Judy) , and Richard (Lucy), as well as 7 grandchildren, Christina (Speciale) Petrauskas, Wayne, Jacob, Daniel Speciale, Philip, Alexander, Julianna and 3 great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Petrauskas, Danny Speciale and Anthony Speciale. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave. , Toms River . Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Thursday at Visitation Catholic Church, Mantoloking Rd. Brick. Interment will follow at the Brig. General William Doyle Veterans Cemetery , Arneytown , NJ . In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The March of Dimes, New Jersey Chapter, 5 Cedar Brook Drive , Cranbury , NJ 08512 in his memory.