Richard Rogers Cusano

Richard Rogers Cusano, ?Budweiser?, 70, a longtime resident of Southington passed away on Jan. 26, 2012, after his long battle with his life, for the past 6 months and has finally met up with his dad, mom and brother.

He was born March 16, 1941 son of the late Martin and Josephine (Nicoletta) Cusano.

Richard in his younger years was a Southington auxiliary police officer. He had worked at the former Southington Hardware and retired later from the Barnes Group in Bristol. Richard led a quiet life, his longtime hobby was the CB and Ham Radio, and everyone knew him as ?Budweiser? which was his handle. He was a huge fan of the Yankees and spoke fluent Italian.

Richard leaves behind his brother, Joseph Cusano, his sister-in-law Monica Cusano, he adored his nieces and nephews, Ashley and Brittany, Joey and Martin. He also leaves a brother, Martin Cusano and was predeceased by a brother Funzey Cusano

A Funeral Mass will be held Monday 11 at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St. Plantsville. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday morning from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St.