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He graduated from Boston University with a degree in mass communication.
He worked for newspaper organizations on the West and East coasts. He also worked for an international trading company in New Jersey and, for the last 15 years, was a real estate agent for Weichert Company in Bernardsville, N.J.
He was passionate about hockey, favoring the New York Rangers. He was an accomplished carpenter, loved doing crossword puzzles and was a seasoned drummer.
He was predeceased by his wife, Susan McCarthy Cushing, and his brother, William Thomas Cushing.
He is survived by his parents, Mildred and Thomas Cushing of Hopkinton and Hobe Sound, Fla.; a sister, Catherine Cushing of Hopkinton; a brother, David Cushing of Boston; a sister-in-law, Della Spring Cushing of Wellfleet, Mass.; two nephews, Charles Cushing and Nicholas Cushing; and a niece, Emma Cushing.
He will be dearly missed by all.
A service will be held Tuesday, June 18, at 11 a.m. at the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., Concord.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Cushing
June 20, 2013
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so sad to hear of john passing always a good loyal friend had some great times drove with me to college in Nebraska in 1970 what a trip will miss him always willing to lend a hand john wannemacher
June 20, 2013
John my memories of our school years at St Brigids are so vivid, like it was yesterday! All your kindness is well remembered! God Bless
Nora Leonard Magee
Nanette Ratti
June 19, 2013
There aren't any words that express my sadness. I will miss you John.
Pamela Kelmer
June 19, 2013
John - Have fond memoeries of you, St. Brigid's School, and BHS. And feel in my heart you and Susan are walking hand-in-hand amongst the angels.
June 19, 2013
So saddened by the news. John was a good guy always willing to help out others. May he rest in peace. Our deepest condolences from all of us at The Coffee Shop, Isabella, Jimmy, Fro, Ari and Erni.
Mark Hunter
June 18, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Cushing Family. John has been a good neighbor and even better friend for the past ten years. We were so saddened to hear of his passing. Mark Christine and Lulu
June 18, 2013
John will be much missed by many. John and I went to Jr. High and High School, and he was always one of my favorite people. I'm fortunate to have known him. He at now at total peace.
Pamela Salvail Thornhill
June 17, 2013
John I hadn't seen you since BHS and then in the last 6 months every store in Bernardsville it seemed we ran into each other...I'm sorry, I didn't know you were ill - rest in peace, hand in hand with Susan...God speed, & God Bless...Susan Horton Fidler
June 17, 2013
Too young and too vital. Susan is waiting.
Thomas Quimby
June 17, 2013
So sorry to hear about John
Margaret Hare
June 17, 2013
John was a wonderful person. We were very dear friends in our earlier years. He will be surely missed by all. My deepest sympathies go out to his beloved family & friends. Rest in peace John
Lucio Morra
June 17, 2013
GOD Bless you John! Say hello to Susan! This is not good bye but so-long!
June 17, 2013
You were a great neighbor/friend to all of us on Mt. Airy and will be missed by everyone. RIP John
Virginia McQuade-Papa
June 17, 2013
Mr & Mrs Cushing and family, I was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. We were friends through some of the best and worst of times. John was such a kind, loving, humble man and his smile could light up the room. I will always remember him as such a kind and loving friend.
Michael Castrilli
June 17, 2013
So sad to see you go; Rest well my friend - Say hello to your lovely bride for me. We will always miss your charm.
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