Josie Cacioppo Kusch

Josephine “Josie” Cacioppo Kusch, 79, a native of Hammond, LA and a resident of Zachary, LA passed away on Wednesday June 29, 2011. Josie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Known for her great cooking and loveable character, “MeMe” was cherished by her entire family. She was the type of Christian woman who did more for everyone else than she ever did for herself. She was unselfish and giving which was manifested in her service to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church as a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, Prime Timers, Eucharistic Ministers, the Bereavement Committee and her devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Josie was a registered dietitian with 30 years experience and was a member of the American Dietetic Association. Josie is survived by her children: Kathy Kusch Gremillion and husband Doug, Deacon Robert Kusch and wife Carla, and Tiger Kusch and wife Robyn; grandchildren: Jason, Justin, and Jennifer Gremillion, Rachelle, Rebecca, and Robert, II, Kusch, and Angelle, and Andrew, V, Kusch; sister, MaryAnn Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Josie is preceded in death by her husband Andrew H.C. Kusch, Jr.; parents Dominic and Biaggia Amadeo Cacioppo; siblings: Janie Giacone, Carlos Cacioppo, John Cacioppo, and Cyrus Cacioppo. Visitation will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Friday July 1, 2011 from 5pm until 9pm with a rosary to be said at 7pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday July 2, 2011 from 9am until a Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11am. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Donations may be made in Josie’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.