Walter E. Huskins Jr.

He was born in Dorchester, MA on September 10, 1939 to Walter E. Huskins, Sr. and Catherine (Higgins) Huskins. Mr. Huskins was a Boston native who graduated from Boston Latin School, Tufts University and Boston University Law School. He also served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve.

Mr. Huskins practiced law both in the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General and in private practice during his career. He became a Partner and Senior Broker at Ridge Hill Partners, and started an equipment leasing company which he took public and then sold to a large financial services company. He also owned several franchises including Prudential Real Estate and AT&T Home Security Systems. The capstone effort of his career was as a key member of the turn-around team at US Trust Bank, a regional financial institution which was brought back to full financial health and subsequently sold to Citizen's Bank.

Mr. Huskins was known for his generosity and small business mentorship. Huskins Field was dedicated on April 21, 1990 following a generous donation by Mr. Huskins, a former Tufts baseball himself. He held the position of Commissioner of the Dedham-Westwood Water District, Chairman of the Westwood Finance Commission, Chairman of the Board Home for Little Wanders and a Board Member of the Bay Colony Corporation. He was also an avid sports fan of the New England Sports teams and a member of the Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club where he enjoyed playing golf.

His family includes his wife, Suzanne S. Huskins, his three daughters, Laura McGonagle, Cheryl Fleming, Kimberly Huskins, three step-children, Greggory Stephens, Kim Wesson and Jay Stephens and 10 grandchildren along with his former wife, Judith Huskins.

A private memorial service to be held at a later date. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Lower Cape Outreach Council, the Animal Rescue League in Brewster or the American Lung Association.