Josephine Cacioppo "Josie" Kusch

Josephine Kusch Obituary

Josephine "Josie" Cacioppo Kusch, 79, a native of Hammond and a resident of Zachary, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Josie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Known for her great cooking and loveable character, "MeMe" was cherished by her entire family. She was the type of Christian woman who did more for everyone else than she ever did for herself. She was unselfish and giving which was manifested in her service to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church as a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, Prime Timers, Eucharistic Ministers, the Bereavement Committee and her devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Josie was a registered dietitian with 30 years experience and was a member of the American Dietetic Association. Josie is survived by her children, Kathy Kusch Gremillion and husband Doug, Deacon Robert Kusch and wife Carla, and Tiger Kusch and wife Robyn; grandchildren, Jason, Justin and Jennifer Gremillion, Rachelle, Rebecca and Robert Kusch II, and Angelle and Andrew Kusch V; sister, MaryAnn Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Josie was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew H.C. Kusch Jr.; parents, Dominic and Biaggia Amadeo Cacioppo; siblings, Janie Giacone, Carlos Cacioppo, John Cacioppo and Cyrus Cacioppo. Visitation at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Friday, July 1, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation resumes at the church on Saturday, July 2, from 9 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Donations may be made in Josie's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Kusch

14 Entries

Dianne Pizzalato

July 6, 2011

Kathy,
I was out of town when I received the news of Mrs. Josie. I really got to know your mom working with the St. Joseph's Altar. I will always remember her as a kind and sweet person with a smile that would light up a room. She will be sadly missed by all.

My prayers are with your entire family.

Cindi (LeBlanc) Dier

July 5, 2011

Kathy ... I cannot begin to tell you how sad I was when Daddy called with this news ... Your mother was an amazing woman (which you already knew), who was a tremendous help and support to Mom and Daddy when Corrine was battling cancer, and in fact, they were talking about that very recently. My fondest memories of Mrs. Kusch were when Heidi was first born and I would come to visit Mom at school... Mrs. Kusch acted as if Heidi were her very own grandchild, just ooohing and ahhhing all over her ... She always made me feel so special and I loved her dearly for that. This world has lost a true treasure!

ERIC ELLIS

July 3, 2011

Cathy,Robert and Tiger so very sorry to hear about Ms.Josie.My first memories of her is as one of the "Cafeteria Ladies" at St. Alphonsus. She will no doubt be in heaven as she was on earth, a sweet angel looking over her family.

Cindi Tramonte

July 2, 2011

Kathy, so sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.

Brigitte Caston

July 2, 2011

Robert and Carla and family,
My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. I know how hard it is to lose your Mother and I pray that God will see you through this difficult time. Keep your memories in your heart! Love, Brigitte Daigle Caston

Debbie Riddle

July 1, 2011

We would like to offer our condolences to Ms. Josie's family. She was truly a God send friend to us at St. Alphonsus and everywhere we saw her whether at church, the mall, the fair, she was always such a devout Christian lady with love in her heart for all she came in contact with. We love you all and you are all in our prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time. May God give you all the comfort that is needed during this very hard time!

God Bless,

Kathi Humphrey and Debbie Riddle
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

July 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Liz and Wayne Barbin

Carla James

July 1, 2011

I'd like to offer my condolences to Ms. Josie's family. I knew you will all miss her greatly. I have nothing but wonderful memories of my godmother, Katie Dispenza, & Josie working together - especially making cookies for the St. Joseph Altar. I guess Josie & Katie are cooking up some heavenly sweets now...together again!!!

(Katie's godchild)

Yvette McCay

July 1, 2011

Robert, Carla and the Kusch family, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Josie's passing. I know she was a wonderful lady, and will be greatly missed. May God comfort you all at this time.

David, Yvette & Natalie

Mitch and Julie Rios

July 1, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She was such a sweet lady. We were blessed to have met her.

July 1, 2011

MRS. JOSIE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY. I KNEW HER FROM THE FLOWER SHOP AS A SWEET CUSTOMER AND FRIEND. MAY HER SOUL REST IN GODS HANDS. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL HER FAMILY,

Patti & Bryan Knockaert

July 1, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Mary Jo & Mike Marlette

July 1, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Aubrey Landry

July 1, 2011

To the Kusch family, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was one of a kind and an outstanding lady.

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