Paul J. Cushing Jr.

Paul J. Cushing Jr.

Paul Cushing Obituary

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Paul J. Cushing, Jr. In loving memory of Paul J. Cushing, Jr., a long time resident of the Bay Area, born March 8, 1931, in South Bend, Indiana and passed away April 18, 2004 at home in Walnut Creek, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Anne Cushing; brothers, John Francis and Robert Peter Cushing; and his wife of 36 years, Diane L. Cushing. He is survived by his beloved children, Paul and his wife Veronica, Keric, Susan and her husband Ken, Linda, and Nancy and her husband, Mahdi; with adoring grandchildren, Joshua, Julia, Michelle, Daniel, Aidan, Katie, and Kristen; beloved sister, Barbara Ann Lewis; brother-in-law, David Lewis; sister-in-law, Sheila Cushing; loving companion and fiancee, Marianne Elliott. A civil engineer by education, he held a B.S. degree from his cherished University of Notre Dame. He had a life-long interest in finance that led him to his career as a mortgage broker. He was honest to a fault in all aspects of his life and will also be remembered forever for his unending precision and attention to exacting detail. We will miss you, Dad. Your ever-loving children. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2004 at St. John Vianney Church, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward. Contributions in his memory can be made to Notre Dame Club of San Francisco, P.O. Box 2827, S.F., CA 94126. Grant Miller-John Cox Mortuary 2850 Telegraph Ave., Oakland 510-658-0220 FD 171

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May 5, 2004

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April 22, 2004

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April 21, 2004

Elsbeth and Hans Meyer posted to the memorial.

Michelle Cushing

May 5, 2004

Paul jr. was my grandfather. What a great guy! WE will really miss him!

-Michelle Alisa Cushing

Hugh & Sondra Drake

April 22, 2004

We enjoyed seeing Paul at our family reunions and he was always very interesting to talk with. Our condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

Elsbeth and Hans Meyer

April 21, 2004

We both send our condolences to your whole family

Daniel Cushing

April 21, 2004

Paul J. Cushing Jr. was my grandfather. He was a nice person to everyone he knew.

George Mortimore

April 21, 2004

Paul was a classmate from St. Mary's High School and fellow parishoner here in Walnut Creek. He was a true Christian Brothers Boy. He was thoughful, caring and a true friend and will be missed.

Live Jesus in our hearts!

Tye and Molly-(Metheny) Lewis

April 21, 2004

Molly and I were sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Paul was Molly's godfather and friend. Our sincerest condolences to the family.

Tim Farley

April 21, 2004

I am so sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I worked with him in the financial services industry and he was such a joy to be with. Even after I left the field, he would call me every year on my birthday. I remember how proud he was of his children. Please know I will keep Paul in my prayers

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