Walter M. McCusker

Walter Martin McCusker, a long-time resident of Boxborough, passed away peacefully April 1, 2025 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 66 years old. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Santagate) McCusker to whom he was married 41 years.
Walter was born in Cambridge, son of the late Richard and Janice (Martin) McCusker. He was raised in Belmont and was a graduate of Belmont High School. After their marriage, the McCusker's lived for a time in Belmont before moving to Boxborough where they would raise their family. Walter enjoyed coaching his son's Baseball, Football and Basketball teams. Walter was a dedicated employee of Boston Gas and then National Grid for 37 years. Outside of work, he enjoyed spending time at his home on Cape Cod, where he enjoyed going to the beach, golfing, and working in the yard. More than anything, Walter enjoyed the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Linda, Walter is lovingly survived by his two sons, Jeffrey McCusker and his wife Danielle of Littleton and Matthew McCusker and his wife Stephanie of Lunenburg. He was the loving Papa of Madison and William. He also leaves his siblings Stephen McCusker (Lisa) of Poway, California, Carol Bilello (James) of Smithtown, New York and Richard McCusker (Nancy) of New Hampshire, sister- in-law Judith Berlinghieri (Mario) of Arlington, brother-in-law Frank Santagate (Patti) of Framingham, nieces and nephews, and Aunt Ann McCusker of Falmouth.
Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Sunday, April 6th from 3:00-6:00PM in the Acton Funeral Home 470 Massachusetts Avenue (Rte. 111) Acton. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 7th at 10:00AM in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church 89 Arlington Street, Acton. Burial will follow in South Cemetery, Burroughs Road, Boxborough. Those who wish may make donations in memory of Walter to the Emerson Health Foundation Cancer Care