CUSIC, Mildred R., 85, of Richmond, was born January 16, 1923 in Hollywood, Maryland. She passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Cusic Jr.; and two sons, Thomas Cusic III and Joseph Michael Cusic. She is survived by her children, Dolores M. Atkinson (Leo) of Miami, Fla., Patricia Ellyson (Jerry) of Quinton, Va., Alice Ann Sarfatic (Jack) of Houston, Texas and Elizabeth Bucker (Mike) of Varina. Mrs. Cusic was a longtime member of St. John's Catholic Church and a member of the Buzzy Bee Sewing Circle. The family will receive friends Monday, January 19, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at St. John's Catholic Church, 813 West Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs, Va. 23075. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. John's Catholic Church Building Fund. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Pat, Elizabeth and family - please accept my sincere appreciation for the loss of your dear mom. She was truly the matriarch of your close family. It's not easy to lose a parent but beautiful memories of wonderful times shared help more than I can express. May GOD wrap you in his loving care now and forever.
Vera Ownby
January 29, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Your mom was always a person that gave me words of wisdom and never held back her feelings towards whatever was on her mind. Mildred was my butterfly that help me lift my spirit whenever she called me over to sit and talk with on her patio. I did and the words she spoke touched me alot. I will truely miss her at Reflection , I will miss her calling out to me across the walkway to ask a simple question and then it would be a sit down conversation that would always end with a huge hug and a...
BEVERLY TOMPKINS
January 21, 2009 | Richmond, VA
YOUR MOTHER WAS A PATIENT AND A FRIEND. I HAVE MANY THINGS THAT SHE MADE ME AND THEY ARE THRU OUT MY HOUSE HERE AND IN NC. SHE WAS TRULY A REMARKABLE WOMAN WITH A HUGE HEART. KNOW THAT SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED AND THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY RICHLY.
MYRA FITZGERALD
January 20, 2009 | RICHMOND, VA
Ms. Cusic was not only my patient but also a very dear friend to my family. My children called her "Grandma Mildred." She always welcomed us into her home as if we were part of her family. We will always remember "Grandma Mildred" when we cuddle up with the blankets she made each of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family always.
Kymm Friend
January 18, 2009 | Richmond, VA
