James Cusack Obituary

Hi Jim,
Today, has been 1 year that you came over to my house to visit me. It was November 2nd and I made dinner and we all watched the Bears game. That is the day you went fishing near my house and you showed up with a big bass at my front door and was screaming you needed a cooler. Hahhaa....You were so happy and proud. You were so happy that you came the next day to fish again in the same pond. I remember that day clearly. You even brought Toby over to visit. I remember it was a very nice vist. I miss you so much. I miss you being funny and making us crack up. I love you! Love, Jenny

Hi Spanky!
I miss you so much. I just went on vacation and we drove through a desert. I was excited and wished I was able to call you or text you. I still have all your texts and read them from time to time. On 07/17/08: You said you were eating delicious vanilla ice cream. That was only a year ago. I love you and miss you very much. I hope you are doing the things you love like fishing and making people laugh. Love you! Jenny

James Edward...................
The Sun Is Shining BRIGHT! I KNOW YOUR FISHING YOUR SM..ILE IS LOOKING DOWN TO US. BACK AT YA!
LOVE ME.

Hey Jim Just came back from Chicago we stood by Debra it was so much fun and relaxing. It wasn't completely the same without you there. You are missed very much and you will always be in our hearts and minds. RIP.

Hey Jim,
K Dock at the Marina won't be the same without you Bro, We will miss you dearly,
Keith and Jo

Jim, I miss you!!!! This summer will be weird without you. I love you very much and taking good care of Toby. I just realized out of the 20 years that you were my step-dad I only missed one Father's Day and that was in 2007. I will miss you and hope you are around us. Love you, Jenny girl

Hey Jim coming out to visit. It won't be the same without seeing you there. All the laughs and good times with you and Debra.

James Edward ...........
I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY, JUST MISS YOU SO.........
LOVE DEBRA.

Miss you so much!! I think about you every since day. I wish i could just pick up the phone and talk to you or just come over to visit. I miss your sense of humor and your smile. I hope you are so happy. Things have been so different without you around. I still can't believe it. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! Love, Jenny girl

Dear Cusack Family and friends,
I am very sorry to learn about Jimmy's passing. He risked his life to save mine when we were teens and for that I will be forever grateful. I still remember the days we would all just hang out by the store or go driving in his car. He was a great guy and I am blessed to have known him. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Miss you so MUCH!!!!!!!!
I WANT TO CALL YOU TO TELL YOU SOMETHING
I CAN'T BELEIVE IT. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART, THAT WILL NEVER BE TAKEN.

BE HAPPY GO FISHING. LOVE YOU DEBRA

Dear Coleen
I was shocked when Chris Weglarz emailed me two days ago to let me know your brother had passed. It is a tragedy when anyone dies, but it should not happen to one so young. I did not know he had been sick.
My heart and prayers are with you. If you need anything, please let me know.

Linda

Dear Coleen & Cheryl,

I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy, and let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian and the whole Cusack Family: I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Chuck just told me today at work and I am so sorry to have missed the services. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and right now we can just be thankful that Jim is no longer suffering and it is my understanding that he gave it a good fight, like any Cusack would. As the Irish say "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure", treasure those thoughts of Jim as I am sure he is looking down treasuring thoughts of you!
What a reunion Jim is having with his mother and brother and now the Cusacks have another special angel to watch over them.

Dearest Cusack Family, I learned of Jimmy's passing today from my sister in law. It was a complete sock in the jaw. The last time I saw him he looked like a million bucks. I gave up beer for Lent but I'll definitely heft one in Jimmy's honor on St. Paddy's day. The good news is he is in a place where no harm can come to him, in our savior's care. Godspeed Jimmy

To the Cusack Family
I am Sorry for Loss. You are All in my
Heart and Prayers.

Love,
Kathy Cusack

James Edward Cusack,
That is your name, I called you James Edward....Usually when you were in trouble, Which at times was quite often,Then we would laugh Yes this is true, Everyone who ever had the blessing too know you knew. That you were EXTREMLY FUNNY....That was your gift,anyway you were also, A wonderful father too the kids Jenny girl Cecilia Jounior and bobby buddyas you called them. You made are lives complete.Of course there was a James that only i knew we all know your sensative side and the kind and giving heart too always make everyone else feel happy you had to make things right.
Things had changed over the years however we always kept in touch. You always still wanted too make things right. We spoke openly of are lives the changes that had occured .However we always remained very close as crazy as that sounded too so many we have something that only we know how much we do cherish are Love for each other that will always be with us. So with that I'm blessed too have been apart of your life the a short time you have been on this earth we had grown together just the same for a time had grown apart, Again We have a Love so deep within that we will always be a part of each other. In are hearts minds body and souls.
So hopefully one day we'll be together again. So........James Edward I Thank you for my Wonderful dinner you had cooked for me on Tuesday and wrapping my left overs for my lunch. You said you will always take care of me.
I feel comforted too know that YOUR watching over me and the kids
I too am proud of you. You were a trooper Soooo...STRONG.You batted your girrafe eyes at me on tuesday that was are joke. James I LOVE YOU !ALWAYS HAD !ALWAYS WILL!
YOUR SUNSHINE DEBRA. Please rest my Honey.

Do not let your heart be troubled...
what assurance in that voice
That acknowledges our sorrow
and yet offers us the choice

To ask God`s protection
and surrender all our fears
To the one who holds tomorrow
and will wipe away all tears.


Chavez Family

Brad and Family,

So sorry about Uncle Jimmy, we know he meant a lot to you. He was much too young, and had so much of life to look forward to. He really fought a brave battle and faced every aspect of his illness with such courage and dignity ... he is truly an inspiration to us all. Remember that your love, loyalty and support before, as well as during his illness, is something to be proud of, and we are certain it meant a lot to him. You shared a special bond and we hope the happy memories will help you through this difficult time.

Love, Dad and Cynthia

For Jimmy:

God saw that you getting tired,
The cure was not to be
So He closed His arms around you
And whispered “Come to Me”

You suffered much in silence
Your spirit did not bend
You faced your pain with courage
Until the very end

You fought so hard with dignity
Your spirit did not roam
But God decided it was time
To take you to His loving home.

Jimmy, may you find Peace, Happiness and Love in your new home with God, Family and Friends.

With Love,

John and Cynthia Vayda

Dear Emmett,
Peace be with you and your family at this most difficult and sorrowful time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your sister,
Babe.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Brian & Family,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your brohter Jim, our prayers & thoughts are with you

Jimmy-You will be missed by all of your neighbors...We'll hoist a cold one for you at the Block Party...I'll miss watching the games with you in the garage....

To the family-Please let any of us know if you need help with anything around the house

Jim, you were a very good friend to me. I have a lot of good memories of you, funny ones. I remember the time you and Deb came down here to NC for my Jennie's wedding, it was right after 9/11 and you and my brother were suspicious of the people around you. You and Deb were on your way here to NC for my Jennie's wedding. You also were picking cotton off of one of the cotton trees out here and I made you a t-shirt about cotton pickin' cornbread. You were a blast to be around. You were easy to get along with and made everyone feel comfortable. You were the kind of person that would make people laugh and were always fun to be around. I remember the time you told us how to make good BBQ ribs with a bottle of coke. You bragged on how great they were. You will be greatly missed dear friend. I hope you'll be as funny up there in heaven and spread the joy and laughter around as you were here on earth. You will always be remembered in our hearts and never forgotten. Toby is in good hands with your Jenny. May you rest in peace in your enternal life. The suffering is now over.
With all of this said I want to send my deepest sympathy to the whole Cusack family and to my Best friend Debra, Jennifer,Bobby, and Cecilia.I love you all.
Your friend
Sandy Novak

Dearest Jim,
Just as everyone else has said, I don't know where to start. I have so many happy and funny memories of you. I love the way you always made everyone smile and laugh. You were always fun to be around. I remember when you came to my wedding in NC and you were so amazed that the hotel was right in front of a cotton field! You snuck over there and picked a piece of cotton! I remember how we laughed and joked of what would happen if you were caught picking cotton. I can also remember one time when you were fishing and there was an accident near the lake and you were on tv as a witness. You were like a little kid excited to see yourself on the news. We will all miss your sense of humor and more importantly, your caring ways. You always made people feel like you would do whatever you can to help. My deepest sympathies go out to the Cusack family and to Deb, Jenny, Bobby and Cecilia you are all in my prayers.

Uncle Jimmy,
I'm not sure how to put words to what I am feeling. I will miss you. I wish my children could have gotten to know you better. But I will tell them stories. I find comfort in knowing that you are in Heaven with Munga, Grandma and Uncle Marty watching over us all. We may have lost you here, but we gained another Guardian Angel. All my love always, Candice

MY DEAR UNCLE

So many thoughts,
in my head.
So many things,
left unsaid.
You left that day,
without a glance.
Never knowing God,
wasn't giving you a second chance.
What was in your head,
the last moments you had.
I hope you though happy thoughts,
and not sad.
No one can evertake your place.
Your image in my heart will never erase.
As you smile at me from up above.
My mind is still sad but my heart is filled with love.
I love you dear uncle Jimmy you meant the world to me.
I'll always make you proud of me you will see

Jim,

I am actually lost for words. I will start by saying that were a great dad for Bobby, Jenny and Cecilia. You were always there for them. The way you would always reassure Bobby, when Bobby came to you with problems and you always told him that you would take care of it. Seeing Bobby go through good and bad, you were always there. You were a great father. Thank you for being there for Bobby. Thank you for you all the great memories. I will never forget when you looked at us (Bobby and Ale) and told us that we were both crazy for dying our hair. I hope you are with your mom, nephew, brother, Herc, Rex, Chloe and Bunny. Rest in Peace, I love you very much.

Love, Ale

Jim,

As Jenny said, I do not where to start. I will start saying by thanks for always being there for me and being a father figure that I did not have. When I was growing up looking for a father figure, you were always there for me. Taking me to my field trips and sporting events, from fishing and being there when I had personal problems in my life. You will always be in my heart and my prayers. As Jenny said about my 3rd grade field trip, about the gold chains and pager, the kids thought you were cool. You wanted me to be cool, so you gave me your gold chains and extra pager. You will always showed your love in different ways. I will never forget your smile and laugh. I will see you soon and I love you. Please protect us and be with us. I am glad you are with Grandma Cusack, your brother, your nephew, Hercules, Rex, Chloe and Bunny. Love your son, Bobby

Jim, I don't know where to start. I'm going to miss you very much. You've been a part of my life for 19 years. You were always there for me through my good times and bad, you were and will always be my Dad. I'm so lucky to have spent time with you last Wednesday. I didn't think it was going to be my last visit. I enjoyed our visit and will cherish it always. I have been thinking of all our memories in the past lots of funny memories. You were hilarious. Carlos and I were talking about our last Cancun trip with you and how you enjoyed swimming with the dolphins. I'm so happy you got to do that. I was thinking about when you went to Bobby's 3rd grade school trip with him and you had all of your gold necklaces on and your pager on and had to sit in the back of the school bus with all the kids. Bobby said how all the kids thought you were cool. When Bobby told me that story I just laughed so hard because that is SO you. There were great memories. I'm still lost of words and very shocked. I still think it hasn't hit me yet. I will still be able to talk to you whenever I want. The last year has been extremely tough for you and it made me very sad to see you like that. You are now in heaven with your Mom, Brother, Hercules & Chloe. I am taking great care of Toby, he seems to be adjusting fine. I'm sure he misses you just like we all do. Again, I just want to thank you for being my dad. I love you and please watch over us. Love, your Jenny girl

To the Cusack Family, My friends for many years. Emmett, Ma, Brian, Bob, Cheryl, Colleen, and Marty.
Nancy and I extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of Jimmy. Jimmy's energy always amazed me and I wish that I did not have to receive this terrible news. I miss you all and may Jimmy find Peace with his mother and brother. Ron Drews

May the memories of a lifetime comfort you in the wake of Jimmy's passing.

And Jimmy, hope you found a charter crew to catch the best bass that Heaven has to offer. God Bless you, buddy.

Jeff, Camille, Monika, & Jennifer

Greatly Missed
A Uncle's touch, A Uncle's kiss,
A grieving nephew, You're greatly missed.

An empty house, An empty chair,
A Uncles love, No longer there.

A broken heart, Tear filled eye,
Another soul to fill the sky.

Many memories in my mind,
Some I laugh, Some I cry.

The times we shared, The laughs we had,
Im gonna miss you and it makes me sad.

Realizing that's all I have to hold on too,
Only memories, Of what once was you.

Missing your laugh, I will never again hear.
That is the reality that fills me with so much fear.

No more smile on your face,
No more warmth of your embrace.

The last hug, The last kiss,
The last "goodbye" leaves me with one last wish...

To have you Uncle Jimmy, here today,
Never to leave your Nephew this way.

A Uncle's touch, A Uncle's kiss,
A grieving Nephew, YOU'RE GREATLY MISSED!