Robert Lee Cusack Sr.

Bob was born to Mary Josephine (nee Dolan) and Raymond Ambrose Cusack on February 21, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York.

He grew up in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn and attended St. Jerome's and Midwood High School. He was raised in the Catholic faith and was an altar boy at St. Jerome’s Roman Catholic Church.

Bob is survived by his three children, Lauren Kaloudis, (New City, NY) her husband John, their children Leo and Penelope, his son Robert L. Cusack Jr. (Hamburg, NJ), wife Candice and their children Carly and Daniel, and his daughter, Heather Cusack (Ramsey, NJ) and partner, Nick Chabuel. He is also survived by his brother Peter Cusack (Summerville, SC), sister Mary Fillippazzo (Old Bridge, NJ) and his ex-wife Regina (Sparta, NJ), who remained an integral part of his life, providing unwavering support and friendship. He also leaves behind his cherished nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. He is predeceased by his parents, and beloved brother-in-law, Richard Fillippazzo.

Bob worked as a teamster in his early years, moved on to operations management in the contract furniture industry, and finished his career in the NJ Carpenter’s Union - Local #254. A proud Union member for 15 years, he loved his work and many of the people he met along the way. He was beyond proud to have his son follow in his footsteps.

A New Yorker through and through — Just a kid from Brooklyn was how he would often refer to himself. He loved his yearly holiday trips to Peter Luger’s steakhouse and Randazzo’s Clam Bar. Bob was an avid golfer and spent many a summer day on the greens with friends. He enjoyed woodworking and toying around in his garage. He started each day with the morning paper and enjoyed his afternoon socializing over coffee or a beer with his many friends he’s made along the way.

He will be remembered for his thoughtful and deep conversations that ran the gamut from politics to sports, music, the old neighborhood, history, science and life in general. Bob's stories and sayings were some of the best. He was a man known for his wisdom, kind personality and humility. He was the first person to show up when you needed someone, and never expected anything in return.

Bob had a profound impact on the lives of those around him and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Visitation for Bob will be held Tuesday, September 26th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm and Wednesday, September 27th from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. Cremation will be held privately.