Richard Joseph Cushing

Richard Joseph Cushing of Braintree, February 13, age 79, loving husband of Louise M. Cushing of Braintree; Loving father of Colleen Booker and husband Timothy of Abington and Richard Cushing Jr.; Beloved brother of Mary “Cathy” Kelley of Braintree, Joan Sullivan of Weymouth, Edward Cushing of Montana, Joseph Cushing of Braintree, William Cushing of Braintree, Thomas Cushing of Bridgewater, and the late Leonard Cushing, Robert Cushing, Paul Cushing, and Rosemary Viola; Loving grandfather of Emily and Molly Booker;  Also, survived by many nieces and nephews.

Dick was loved by everyone whom met him. He enjoyed gardening and doing landscape. He always called his home the “Farm.” His specialty in his garden was butternut squash. He was a self - taught jack of all trades. He loved working on houses or working outside. He always had a project going. For over 30 years he owned and operated Cushing Upholstering Company. He would travel the New England area repairing booths and chairs for Papa Gino’s. He also worked for the Braintree Cemeteries, Braintree Housing Authority, and volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Abington. Dick’s favorite place to share with family was Cape Cod. He loved spending his summers on the Cape, especially with his granddaughters. He loved having his granddaughters around. He would take them on mystery adventures to New Hampshire for a weekend of fun. He taught them how to drive a giant tractor and work in the garden and even care for his chickens. Dick also loved having fun trips with his nieces and nephews. Especially the hikes at Blue Hills every fall. He will be truly missed.

Visitation will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Monday February 17 from 4 to 8pm. A Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, 55 Commercial Street, Weymouth at 10:30am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

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