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Robert Cushing Obituary
SCHENECTADY - Robert Matthew Cushing, 53, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Born July 13, 1969, in Miami, Fla., he is survived by his mother, Angela A. Cushing; sister, Mary A. McVey; stepsister, Alison Kinsey; three children, Devon Radzewicz, Ashley Wands and Hunter Yancey; two nieces, Taryn Cushing and Kya Davis, and grandchildren, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Robert graduated from Prattsville High School in Prattsville, Arkansas in 1987. He drove truck most of his adult life, last working for U.S. Xpress. His travels took him to every state and he enjoyed seeing the country. He will be remembered as an avid Boston Red Sox fan and will be missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 10, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A service will follow at 12 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont.
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