Gerard F. Cusick Jr. of Rochester passed away on Thursday, March 31st 2016 surrounded by his family.
He was married to the love of his life, Susan Cusick for 43 years. He had two daughters, Meagan Bennett of Rochester and Rebecca Cusick of Acushnet. He taught them to cook, drive and tried on many occasions to teach them to golf. His life was complete when presented with his son-in-law, Emmit Bennett. Finally he was joined by someone who could respectfully drive and golf.
In life, he most enjoyed preparing a meal for his family, grilling on the back porch, playing golf, drinking a glass of red wine, being on time, reading, and heckling. His sense of humor was quite unique. He found what the rest of the family referred to as “Cusick jokes” uproariously hilarious; while laughing out loud the rest of the room would most times wonder what they missed.
He took tremendous pride in his two grandsons Cameron and Evan Bennett. He was an amazing grandfather, father and supportive husband. As eldest brother he leaves behind 6 siblings: Jacqueline Avery (Kennesaw, GA), Judith Neimi (Wareham), Phillip Cusick (South Dartmouth), Peter Cusick (North Dartmouth), Michael Cusick (Fairhaven) and Regina Halpern (Kennesaw, GA).
Born in Brookline to parents Gerard F. Cusick and Jacqueline Adair (both deceased). He was proud to belong to the first graduating class of Bishop Stang High School in 1963. He later worked to complete his BS from Bridgewater State University in 1999. He worked for Polaroid Corporation in New Bedford, MA for 36 years.
In death, he joins his Aunt Kay, whom he considered a second mother, his close friend, Jack Pedro and the many fellow soldiers with whom he proudly served our Country in the Vietnam War.
Visiting hours will be Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 3 – 6:00 p.m. at Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Rt. 28), Wareham. A graveside service with military honors will be Monday, April 18, 2016 at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Avenue, Bourne at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Fisher House Foundation, which provides military families housing, close to a loved one, during hospitalization. www.fisherhouse.org