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Sean McCusker Obituary

Sean Miguel McCusker GASTONIA - Sean Miguel McCusker, 26, of Gastonia, passed away March 28, 2015. He was born at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas on June 2, 1988 to Violetta Duran and Joseph Kenneth McCusker, Jr. Sean graduated from Manchester High School in Manchester, CT in 2007 and immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to Okinawa, Japan. After four years of active duty and numerous medals and commendations, Sean was honorably discharged in 2011 and then spent several months traveling the world. Sean was a junior at ECPI University in Charlotte with a 3.6 GPA and was currently serving his country in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Sean is survived by his parents, a grandmother, Linda McCusker of Gastonia, an uncle and godfather, Gregory McCusker of Atlanta. Sean's memorial service will be held 2 pm Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Greene Funeral Service South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Mark Harris. Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com Donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Apr. 7, 2015.

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Matt. 5:4

April 10, 2015

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Joe Xiong

April 9, 2015

RIP to my dear friend. You were a great friend. You will never be forgotten.

Joe Xiong

April 9, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. Sean was a very bright, and caring friend. We both went to ECPI together and always helped me when I didn't understand what the teacher was explaining. RIP to my friend.

Lynn Barnard

April 9, 2015

Greg and Linda, Sending love and sympathy to you. Praying for Sean. May you find comfort in the time you were able to spend with him these past few years. -David, Lynn, Matt and Evan

April 7, 2015

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and yours.
Bonnie Haas

Cyndi Clemmer

April 7, 2015

Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your Son. It was trully a pleasure talking to you the other day. You will be in our prayers.

Garland Jones

April 7, 2015

Rest in Peace,Marine,Semper Fi !!

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