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John Cusano Obituary
AGE: 18 • Harding Twp.
John "Jake" Cusano III, age 18, resident of Harding Twp., NJ, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.
He is survived by his parents, John M. Cusano Jr. and Christine Cusano; his brothers, Thomas and Joseph; his grandparents, Klaus and Ingrid Eifert and John and Rosemary Cusano. He is also survived by his numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of Christ the King, Blue Mill Rd., New Vernon, NJ on Friday, February 22 at 10:00AM. Hours of visitation at the Church of Christ the King Parish Hall on Thursday, February 21 from 4-9PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Family Outreach Foundation, 5 Wilson Street, Mendham, NJ 07945. Arrangements made by the Doyle Funeral Home (www.doylefh.com) 106 Maple Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Cusano
Scott Jung
April 3, 2013
I was in the SHP concert band and jazz band for all four years there and I played in the Queen show with him at the School of Rock in Chatham. He was an amazing musician and person and will be dearly missed.
Julio Diaz
March 11, 2013
I will miss you.
Chuck Puglisi
March 6, 2013
Love and peace to you all. Remember the good things and hug each other.
Bala Thiru
March 5, 2013
I was shocked and saddened to learn about the great loss. Our heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Allison Pichowicz
March 5, 2013
Dear Cusano family,
Love and light to you guys during this difficult time. Let my family back in Jersey know if y'all need anything.
justin Model
March 4, 2013
John and Family,
Just wanted to express my condolences. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Justin
Pedro Garcia Sanchez
March 4, 2013
John,
My condolences and prayer to you and your family.
Pedro J Garcia
Art & Kitty Angulo
March 2, 2013
John and Chris,
We extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of need.
James Mercurio
March 2, 2013
John,
My heartfelt condolences, sympathies and prayers to you and your family on the loss of your son.
Respectfully,
Jim Mercurio and my wife Lynn Ainsworth
Brienzi
February 26, 2013
John,
Brienzi prayers are will you and your family.
Patrick Cozza
February 25, 2013
John and family, I was out of the country last week and just heard of your loss. My sincere condolences and prayers to you during this difficult time.
John Thompson
February 24, 2013
To the Cusano Family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son Jake. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Elyse Levy
February 24, 2013
John and Chris, no words seem adequate to express our sympathy for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers like so many others are with you during this difficult time.
Elyse and Andy Levy
Becker Family
February 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and may God help you find peace and strength. Our son rowed with Jake at UVA and considered him a great guy. Our deepest condolences.
Jim Pershing
February 23, 2013
John, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your son Jake. My prayers are with you and your family.
Joanne Chopak-Foss
February 23, 2013
John, it is hard to believe that of us " from the Hemlock Farms years are all grown up and parents ourselves. I was so saddened to hear of your son's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Chris. May the source of peace be with you and all of the family as you mourn.
Mike Cusano
February 22, 2013
John and family, I am very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Cousin Mike
Barbara C Walsh
February 22, 2013
I am deeply saddened to learn of Jake's passing. Jake was in my son Ryan's ('12) French class for 4 years at SHP. I pray that your family will find solace and strength.
Abizer Rangwala
February 22, 2013
John and family, I was heartbroken to hear this about your son. My deepest condolences. My family is praying for yours.
Robert Gach
February 22, 2013
To the Cusano family,
I cannot find any words to adequately convey my sorrow for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in this most difficult of times.
Robert & Ikuko Gach
Rudy & Francine Schemitz
February 22, 2013
To the Cusano Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Life is very short, may we all take comfort in knowing we will see our loved ones, again.
Suzanne Snyder
February 22, 2013
Cusano Family – I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I send you my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Greene
February 22, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family during this time of bereavement for the passing of Jake, your son. I'm keeping you all in my daily prayers.
February 22, 2013
I cannot express to you how sorry I am by the loss of such a young and beautiful soul -Jessica Morrow '98 UVA, member of Christ the King
Kelly Geary
February 21, 2013
To the Cusano Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you during this time of great sadness. May you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you made with Jake and the love and support of your family and friends.
Thea Pellman-Sieban
February 21, 2013
There are no words. You have my prayers.
Rich Montjoy
February 21, 2013
Deepest sympathies to the Cusano family. I hope you will find comfort in your memories of Jake.
Jim Mott
February 21, 2013
John,
There is nothing adaquate I can say. My thoughts and prayers are with You and Your Family.
Mary Shipman
February 21, 2013
Chris, its been a few years since I've seen you. Please know you and your family are in my prayers and may God help you through this time of grief. We have a new angel and a bright star in the heavens.
a sympathetic mother
February 21, 2013
To the family of Jake from a family who has also lost their precious son. My heart aches for you and my prayers are going direct to my son to help all of you. May the Lord be your refuge. Our prayers and sympathy..
Jennifer Kaisoum
February 21, 2013
I am heartbroken for the Cusano Family for the loss of their beloved son, brother, and grandson. We have lost something precious with Jake's passing. My deepest condolences.
Karen Ralston
February 21, 2013
Chris, I played tennis with you many years ago... My heart goes out to you. May God bless you and your family during this time and always.
Cindy Lucas
February 21, 2013
John, I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your son Jake. I am praying for you and your family during this very difficult time. May the love of friends and family help to carry you through………my deepest condolences.
The Barba Family
February 21, 2013
Tommy and Joe will always have a very special guardian angel watching over them. We pray that you and your family will all be comforted by the love of family and friends and sustained by your faith. Jake was a magnificent young man. No words could adequately express our sincere condolences. He sings with the choir of Angels now and forever. Blessings & Love, Susan, John, Sarah & Kate Barba
February 21, 2013
Our prayers are with your family and we mourn with you the loss of Jake. The Hein Family
Brian, Gladys Barrett
February 21, 2013
Our prayers are with the Cusano family. We are sorry for you loss, and will be praying for your family during these difficult times.
Ken and Gloria Ferraro Kern
February 21, 2013
Along with so many others, we pray with you, and we grieve with you.
Atul Agarwal
February 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we pray that God, family and friends give you strength and comfort. Our deepest condolences.
Andrew Foster
February 21, 2013
My son attended SHP with Jake....we are so saddened by this terrible tragedy...may God be your source of strength through this, and may you feel comfort from the prayers and thoughts of those around you.
The family of Andrew Foster (2012)
Shirley Nakatani & Family
February 21, 2013
We're so sorry to hear about your son Jake. May you find comfort and strength in the memories shared together. Our heart and deepest condolences goes out to your family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
February 20, 2013
Our heart-felt prayers and deepest sympathy to the Cusano / Eifert families. Chris and Teresa Salzo
February 20, 2013
To live in the hearts of those you love, is to live forever....we are so sorry for all the Cusanos. May you feel the love and prayers that are being offered to you.
With love and prayers, Michael and Diane Wallace and family
MICHELE BOCCHI-SANDELLO
February 20, 2013
There are no words to explain this terrible tragedy. Chris, John, Tommy and Joseph, may you find strength in God and through your faith and know that there are many people who will help you through this difficult time. Rest in peace Jake - you will be in our hearts forever.
The Bocchi Family
John/Adrienne Salzo
February 20, 2013
There are no words to express the sorrow we feel that can comfort you all at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you. Deepest condolences.
trish pham
February 20, 2013
My heart goes out to the Cusano family. God bless. With our deepest consolences
Thomas Counts
February 20, 2013
Very sorry for your loss -- I know how proud you were having him attend your alma mater. I can only imagine what your family is going through.
Cyndi Cronley
February 19, 2013
My son was on the crew team at UVA with Jake and considered him one of his closest friends. My daughter also attends UVA and although she only met him a few times he made such an impression on her. Our whole family is mourning the loss of such a bright light, we are keeping you all in our prayers
Casey Family
February 19, 2013
Chris, John, Tommy and Joseph There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult days ahead. May you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you have shared with Jake. Know that we are here if you need us.
Melissa Palmer Peterson
February 19, 2013
Our thought and prayers are with you all. No words can express the sorrow we feel for your loss. God bless. With our deepest condolences.
Toni
February 19, 2013
I am sending my condolences and I'm sure you miss Jake very much. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May special memories bring you comfort. Jesus has loving concern for bereaved ones. Please consider the words of comfort and hope found at Luke 7:11-15. Thinking of the family.
Delbarton Mom
February 19, 2013
Cusano Family- my heart breaks for you. May God give you the strength to get through this horrible tragedy. Always know you have many people who want to help.
The Auman's
February 19, 2013
May you find strength in family, friends, faith and memories of Jake. We are heartbroken along with you. God bless and watch over Jake.
Paul & Karen Esposito
February 19, 2013
Dear John and family. Our sincerest condolences. There are no words as we struggle to understand your lose, but please know that you all are in our prayers. May God help get you thru this period. We are here for you in anyway you need.
Lisa Adams
February 19, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your faith and in God.
Another UVA crew family.
Thomas Yeager
February 19, 2013
To the Cusano family, I am so truly sorry for your loss. I am truly at a loss of words. Jake was a wonderful, young man! May Gods love and strength embrace you during this tragic time, now and always. My heart goes out to all of you. Love Always, Tommy Yeager (Hair Designs)
Tommy Yeager
February 19, 2013
To the Cusano family, I am at a loss of words. I am so sorry for your loss. May Gods love and strength be with you now and always. Love always, Tommy (Hair Designs)
Wnedy Sefcik
February 19, 2013
My heart aches for you all as you mourn the loss of your precious son and brother, Jake. You don't know me, but I lost my 16 year old son, T.J. 2 years ago. He was the middle of my 3 sons. I am praying that you will find moments of peace in the impossibly difficult days ahead. Remember love never ends—the love you have for your son and the love he has for you will remain in your heart always. Sending love, friendship and T.J. hugs, Wendy Sefcik
Laura Ashley
February 19, 2013
John, Chris and Family
I am so sorry....I am thinking of you and all the family. My heart is breaking, my prayers are with all of you. My wish is that good memories of Jake will help all of you through this tragic loss. I am not there physically, but know that my thoughts are with you. Love cousin Laura
Sheri From hair designs
February 19, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Xoxox
Melissa Kesselring
February 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Catherine & Pat Docherty
February 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Catherine & Pat Docherty
February 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
February 19, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear about your tragic loss. My heart goes out to you.
May his name be for a blessing.
My deepest condolences,
Lionel Borkan
Melvin Hicks
February 19, 2013
May Jehovah the God of all tender mercies and love, continue to comfort and guide the family through these difficult days ahead.
Linda Tavares
February 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your faith, family, friends, and feel the support of the UVA family.
Tina & Chris Baker
February 19, 2013
We are heartbroken. Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you and your beautiful family. We are thinking and praying for you during this time of extreme sadness and mourning. May you find small comfort in the loving support and kind words of dear friends and family. All my love and prayers.
Isaiah 41:10
Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Isaac Mackey
February 18, 2013
Jake-
Your talent, your humor, and your presence enriched my life and the lives of many others. You will continue to influence my life, and you will be remembered as a wonderful friend. I miss you.
Mary Rutter
February 18, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll keep your family in my prayers.
A Delbarton Mom
February 18, 2013
Jake, you will be dearly missed. Thinking of you and your family in this time of grief. Much love.
Daniella Garran
February 18, 2013
Your CCSC family is thinking of you all and sending lots of love. Jake will surely be missed.
February 18, 2013
Dear Chris and John ~ My heart aches for you and your family. I've only known wonderful and funny stories through my kids at Harding Township School. The love felt for Jake is enormous. I pray for solace in your memories of him. Love ~ Kim and Doug Macaulay
Sandy Wallace
February 18, 2013
Our hearts go out to the family of Jake. We know what a fine young man he was. We had the honor of making his aquaintaince while transporting him with the Rowing Team.
The Staff and drivers of Richards Bus Lines, Luray, VA
Joey & Bob
Brian & Sandy
February 18, 2013
We will miss you.
February 18, 2013
Jake will always be remembered for his big heart and contagious smile...RIP sweet boy...the angels will be watching over you.
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