John Cusack Obituary

Name: Visitation for John Cusack
Start: 2016-03-14T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-15T01:00:00.000Z
Location: CLOSED-Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home

John T. Cusack, age 80, of River Forest died at his home surrounded by his family on March 9, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise Cusack, née Coughlin; loving father of John Cusack, Jr., James (Kristin) Cusack, Mary Helen (Thomas) Cronin and Cathleen (Kevin) Hughes; adoring grandfather of Josie and Sadie Cusack, Mary Cate and Tommy Cronin, and Matthew, Jack and Caroline Hughes; dear brother of Claire (the late Richard) Cronin, Jeanne (the late James) Walsh, Joseph (Dianne) and the late Thomas (Joan) Cusack; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews; cherished son of the late Thomas and Clare Cusack. Devoted alumnus of Fenwick High School, the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan Law School. Mr. Cusack, an energetic, passionate, and zealous lawyer, was a partner of the law firm of Gardner, Carton and Douglas for decades. Visitation Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams funeral home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL. Friends and family will meet at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7600 Lake St., River Forest, Illinois on Tuesday for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to Catholic Charities (catholiccharities.net). Funeral info: (708) 383-3191 or drechslerbrownwilliams.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 11, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Cusack

9 Entries

My two daughters

March 5, 2019

I was John's friend and personal trainer for over 10 years during. He helped me with some legal matters and never charged me! A real Friend! I was living in River Forest on Thatcher Ave during the late 70s and all of the 1980s. Our neighbor was Tom Cusak and he drove a old black Mustang. Tom at the time was in his teens and he worked for my Dad around the house with chores. As you already know this was John's nephew. I also took a liking to Tom as well. It is funny how I knew Tom then and 15 years later meet his uncle. John told me what happened to Tom and of course was shocked and sad. I did not attend Johns funeral because I was not notified. I hope my pleasant real life story can shed some happiness for the Cusak family. Is it Ironic that John owned a old red Mustang like his nephew? Blessing. Gregory

Greg Keefer

June 11, 2018

I'm so sorry for you loss. I'm late in my response here. I was John's personal trainer for over 20 years. And throughout the years John has helped with me legal matters. When my family lived in River Forest, Tom Cusak worked for my father. John's nephew. My father got Tom a summer job. I understand Tom passed many years ago. It's a small world. Many blessings to you and your family. Greg Keefer 773- 807- 3742

Jim Hennigan

July 13, 2017

I am sorry to learn of this just now. John was a terrific lawyer and although I worked in the Washington, DC office while he worked in Chicago, and we are a generation apart, he was a dedicated advocate and mentor for me, and a man I've tried to emulate. I enjoyed the brief times we spent together in person and remain indebted to him for his unselfish interest in my legal career and personal growth, particularly as a new father. Blessings to the family he loved.

March 3, 2017

Light to the Soul of John Cusack on your journey home.

James Chestnut

March 24, 2016

John was good company, always ready with a quip and a smile. We called him "Cuse." In 1956 he stood for election as Student Body President - I was to have a seat on the student court if he won. Of course, he did not win, but that was great fun and a grand lark.
Jim Chestnut Fenwick '53 -- ND '57

Barb Golden

March 19, 2016

My sympathies on John's passing. I met him at Arden Courts, where my father, Bob is a resident in Boat House. Boat House has lost at least five residents since my dad moved there last summer.

Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland

March 15, 2016

On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that John is now at peace.

Julie Marsh Deischer

March 14, 2016

Our sincerest condolences for the loss of your husband and father. My parents, Ed and Joanne Marsh, will be so upset that they missed the services. They will not be returning from Australia until next week. My family sends our love and prayers as well.

Rachel Hobbs (Broderick)

March 14, 2016

Cusack family, I am very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of eating dinner at your house with your family. We are blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers goes out to everyone durning this time.

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