Thomas Richard Cusick Jr.

Thomas R Cusick Jr., born April 20, 1945, passed peacefully with family present on June 18, 2020. He fought a brave battle with kidney/heart disease. He is reunited with his parents, Thomas Richard Cusick Sr. & Florence Audrienne Cusick, father-in-law, Gerald Tacheny; sister, Barbara Bauer (Ed), and sidekick, Peter DeZurik. Survived by beloved wife, Barbara (46 years); children, Andrew, Darren (Angie), Brianna; grandchildren, Andrew, Patrick, and soon to be born grandson; mother-in-law, Dorothy Tacheny; brothers, Ron (Lynn), James; the Chicago Crew (Art, Dick, Ron & Ron); extended family and friends.

Tom worked in metallurgy for BNSF, tool & die, and head caretaker/boiler engineer for the James J. Hill House. He was an avid reader, community leader (Boy Scouts), and loved his RV vacations (Hart Ranch). He had a heart of gold, an infectious laugh, and the ability to schmooze with everyone. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family or charity is preferred. All of your "kiddos" will miss you!

An outdoor celebration of life is planned for 1-4pm on Saturday, September 26th at 1733 Flandrau Street, Maplewood MN. Rain or shine. Prayer service/boxed lunches/casual attire/social distancing observed.