Rusty Cleveland

I first met Rusty at Chelsea Naval Hospital in 1964. We became fast friends together with Jeff McCormack exploring the world of books and the ideas they contained from Erich Fromm to Jack Kerouac and Ken Kesey, discussed the musical poetry of Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs and Alan Ginsberg. Rusty started us on "a word a day" vocabulary building and stimulated me to read the Atlantic Monthly and Boston Globe editorials during the Vietnam War. Rusty convinced me to attend the University of Massachusetts...

Rusty was a cherished friend from Hospital Corps School while we were in the U S Navy Reserve. We served together at the U S Naval Hospital in Chelsea, MA. At that time we bought a TR-3 Triumph sports car, which we and 6 others carried up a short flight of stairs to get it started one cold winter morning. Later we were roommates along with Bob Rivard and several others at a house in Hadley, MA after being discharged from the Navy. At that time I went to Smith and Rusty went to U Mass. I...

Sandie, Decker, Calina, Jason and Peter, I am so very sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. I have fond memories of seeing him...driving down Main with all his babies in the truck with him! He was so very proud and happy with his family. He once saved my life many moons ago. I will always hold a special place in my heart for him! My heart and prayers are with all of you, Sally Silva

Our condolences to Rusty's family. We were part of the caravan from Amherst to Durango where Rusty stayed with new found friends. Rusty was also our best man at our wedding on Aug 17, 1968. Bob knew him from Navy days. We stayed in the Amherst area and his family are always welcome.
Sending our love~

I am very sorry for your loss. Rusty was an amazing man. Always a kind word and a huge smile. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Decker !

I am saddened by the loss of Rusty for myself and his family, but at the same time I remember him and all of you with such love and laughter that I smile through my own tears. His smile will always be in my heart and my love goes with you wherever you travel.

I am so sorry to here of Rusty's passing. I worked with him at the Holiday Inn. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you his family. Loreta and family