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Richard Cushing Obituary
He was born in Lowell, Mass., April 17, 1960, son of the late Justin A. Cushing of Lowell. He was raised and educated in Lowell and New Jersey. He graduated from Bergen Technical School in Bergen, N.J.
Prior to his illness, Mr. Cushing was employed as an HVAC technician.
He is survived by three sisters and a brother-in-law, Maureen (Cushing) Cormier of North Andover, Mass., Christine Cushing of Lowell, and Colleen (Cushing) and Rick Morris of Brick; a daughter, Kimberly of New Jersey; three nephews, Christopher Cormier of Des Moines, Iowa, Nicholas and Justin DiMichele of Broomfield, Colo.; as well as many dear cousins, aunts, and uncles.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Justine Cushing of Lowell, and Kathleen (Cushing) DiMichele-Giovi of Howard Beach, N.Y., his nephew, Joseph DiMichele of Phoenix, and his beloved aunt, Mary B. Cushing of Lowell.
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Mark Wardlow
August 14, 2022
Im so sorry for your loss...my Mom asked me if I could look up someone she was fond of and close to...he was having major heart surgery... in Newark,NJ.. and this is what I came accross.... if someone can e-mail me
So I can make sure for my Mom "Patty"
My name is Mark , I can be reached at [email protected]
Thank you, rest in peace Richard
Linda Riel
May 22, 2007
Maureen,
I just came across Richard's obituary and I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know if you remember me from Thornton Ave but we played together so long ago. I was also shocked to hear that Kathleen and Justine have passed away. Please accept my deepest sympathy.(formerly, Linda Albert)
Sharon Cushing
May 11, 2007
Maureen, Christine, Colleen and Rick,
May thoughts and prayers are with you all. The newspaper notice was very well done. Thank you for mentioning Aunt Mary as kindly as you did.
love, Sharon
Brian & Maia Murphy
May 6, 2007
Christine, Iam so sorry to hear of Richards passing.We were very good friends growing up together in Belvedere.May he rest in peace. Sincerely,Brian K. & Maia Murphy.
Ness Patenaude
May 6, 2007
Dear Christine and the Cushing sisters. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Richard. May he rest in peace and may he be reunited in spirit with Justine, Kathleen, and his parents. My heart goes out to you Chris, and your families. I hope you are all well.
Your 'ole friend,
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