Robert C. Bushman, 88, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Longboat Key, FL. He was born on June 7, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, to Clement and Rose (O'Neil) Bushman.
Robert graduated from Brooklyn Prep High School and Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After high school, he played quarterback for the Lynvets, Pop Warner League in Ozone Park, Queens, NY and later coached for Pop Warner. He also enjoyed sailing, he belonged to the Sea Cliff Yacht Club in New York where he kept his boat "Irish Rose."
He Began his Air Cargo career at Seaboard World Airlines in New York and left as vice president. Later he became president at Orion Air in Raleigh, NC.
Robert was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sweret; son, Michael, daughter, Jennifer (Michael) Dostaler; grandsons, Joseph and Robert Dostaler and granddaughter, Sarah Dostaler.
Visitation was January 4, 2024, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel with Services held on January 5, 2024, at St. Mary Star of the Sea. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
FUNERAL HOME
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory (43rd St. Chapel) - Bradenton
604 43rd Street West
Bradenton, Florida
