John Dallas Bush

John Dallas Bush 88, of Monmouth Beach, died peacefully on December 21, 2017 at The Brookside, Freehold. He was born January 18, 1929 to Agnes and John C. Bush and was raised in Metuchen. Dallas served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by Halecrest Construction of Edison for 25 years. He later worked for LN Rothberg & Son, Inc., Piscataway until his retirement in 1994. Dallas married Marion Thissen in 1955 where they resided in South Plainfield, Middletown and upon his retirement resided in Williamsburg, VA. In 2001, Dallas and Marion moved back to New Jersey to be with their beloved family. Surviving are his loving wife of 62 years Marion Bush, their two children John Dean and his wife Mary Ellen, Diane Bade and her husband Dr. Harry Bade III, grandchildren Desiree, Marisa, Harrison, Garrett and great grandchildren, Blakely and Cameron, sister-in-law Trish Storey and her husband Joel. A Funeral Mass celebrating his life will be held on Monday, January 8 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach, NJ. The family gratefully acknowledges Grace Hospice Staff for the care, comfort and assistance provided during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Monmouth County.