Anthony “Tony Busch” Baczewski, 87, of Red Bank, passed away peacefully June 27, 2023, surrounded by the love and devotion of his family.
Tony was born in Newark to Stanley and Helene Baczewski and had one brother, Stanley. At the age of 21, Tony entered the United States Armed Forces and served in the National Guard.
Tony was a longtime communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Red Bank. He enjoyed horse racing and spending time at Monmouth Park Racetrack, as well as his annual trip to Saratoga Race Course. Tony took great delight in traveling to St. John’s and sailing the Caribbean with friends. He also loved bicycling and walking, especially around his beloved Red Bank.
Tony was predeceased by his parents, his brother Stanley and his first wife Virginia Busch neé Sheehan.
Tony is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years Lynn Baczewski neé Poole; his loving children, Michelle Vlahos (Antonio), Sharon Coleman (Scott) and Anthony Busch Jr. (Marianne); his cherished grandson Anthony Busch III; his niece Denise Mandia (Stan Rabitz); and a host of extended nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 27 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 121 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, followed by a celebration of Tony’s life from noon to 3 p.m. at The Molly Pitcher Inn, 88 Riverside Ave., Red Bank.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony’s memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online at michaeljfox.org/ways-to-give.
Memories and condolences may be shared at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
The article originally appeared in the July 13 – 19, 2023 print edition of The Two River Times.
