Labush, Bernard “Buzzy”

Delray Beach, FL

 Labush, Bernard “Buzzy”, 96, of Lexington Club Blvd., Delray Beach, FL, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Trustbridge Medical Center in Delray Beach, FL. He was the beloved husband of the late Greta (Gold) Labush for 64 years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late George and Evelyn (Kahnovsky) Labush, he had lived in Delray Beach, FL for 30 years, previously living in Warwick. He was a CPA at Labush & Co., Cranston for 35 years, a professor at Johnson & Wales University for 25 years, and chairman of the university’s Accounting Department for 22 years, retiring in 1993.

Buzzy was an Army veteran, serving stateside.  He was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of ’45 and Bryant College, Class of ’48.  Buzzy was a member of Temple Anshei Shalom, member and past president of Temple Am David and its men’s club, and member and on the board of directors of the former Temple Beth Israel. He was a Past Master of Orpheus Lodge Masons #36, member of Providence Royal Arch Chapter #1 Masons, Past High Priest of Providence Council #1 Masons, member of the Scottish Rite, and Past Chief Officer and Camel Herders of the Palestine Shrine. Buzzy was also active in the JWV and was a member and Quarter Master of the Sackin-Shocket Post 533 for 35 years, State Department Commander, National Executive Communications Man, and National Scholarship Chairman for 30 years.  He was life member of the Providence and South Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association and also a past president of PFA.  In Florida, Buzzy was the treasurer of the Lexington Club Community Association, as well as past president of the Las Verdes Condo Association, and treasurer of the Las Verdes Property Owner’s Association.  In his spare time, Buzzy was an avid bowler.

Devoted father of Stevan Labush and his wife, Rhonda, Tamara Labush, all of Warwick, and Sheryl Barlow and her husband William, of Coventry and Iris Labush of Delray Beach, FL. Dear brother of Philip Labush and his wife, Barbara of Hollywood, FL, Ruth Ross of Coventry, Barbara Schutz of Israel, and Harold Labush and his wife, Jerri of Cranston.  Loving grandfather of Melinda, Marci, Heather (Ed), Eric, and Jenna. Cherished great-grandfather of 7. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends, an adopted granddaughter, Tiadora, and his beloved friend of 7 years, Pearl Laroff.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Anshei Shalom, 7099 W Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33446 or a charity of your choice

Shiva will be observed at the home of Stevan and Rhonda Labush, 101 Kennedy Drive, Warwick, RI 02889 on: Thursday, January 2, 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.; Friday, January 3, 2-4 p.m.; Saturday, January 4, 7-9 p.m.; Sunday, January 5 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.; Monday, January 6, 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.; Tuesday, January 7, 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.; Wednesday, January 8, 2-4 p.m.

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