Kathlyn M. Cusano

kathlyn cusano
Kathlyn McCarthy Cusano, 93, loving wife of the late Vincent Cusano passed away on Jan. 2, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Salisbury, CT on Oct. 29, 1918, a daughter of the late Frank J. and Ellen O'Hara McCarthy she was a longtime Hamden resident. She was a teacher's aide in the Hamden Public School system for over 25 years. She leaves behind her loving family, children, Cookie (Mary Ellen) and Michael Peterson, Jayne Cusano Barese and Philip Manciero, Marion and Ralph Nettleton, Bunny (Barbara) and George Longyear Jr, Vincent Cusano and Mary Blecich, Robert Cusano and fiancee Tracy Frechette, grandchildren Christopher and Nicole Peterson, CPT Matthew Peterson US Army, Ralph and Kristin Nettleton, Ashlynn and Nate McConnaughy, Shawn Nettleton, Brian and George Longyear III, Nicholas and Gianna Cusano, Samantha, Richie and Christopher Frechette and great-grandchildren Kelsi, Kaylin and Noah McConnaughy and Canaan Nettleton. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Frank McCarthy and sister Marion Glynn. The family would like to thank her devoted caregivers at home and at Maple Woods. Family and friends are invited to go directly to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden, for a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at 11 am. Interment will follow in Centerville Cemetery. Arrangements in care of BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN. Contributions in her memory may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

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  1. Cookie and Jayne– We were so sorry to learn about your mom’s passing but know she is now finally at peace. We wish we could be there for you but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Art & Nance

  2. Cookie, Jayne, Bunny, Vinny and Rob: I am very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a very special woman. She was stronger than all of us and her memory will live on in all of us as well. Sincerely, Joanne (Cusano) Rynecki

  3. Cookie, Jayne, Marion, Bunny, Vincent and Robert: I was so saddened to read about your Mom in today’s paper. A flood of memories welled up in me. The days you would visit, the bike rides, the going in-between your Uncle Frank’s house and ours. And to think this was all due to our Mom’s being such good childhood friends. I smiled when I noticed that one of the great grand children was named Canaan. So sorry I can’t make services, but you are all in my thoughts. One can only hope that our Mom’s will find each other on the other side. Love to you all. Susie Fracaro Clayton North Canaan, CT

  4. Jayne, Cookie, and the entire Cusano family, I was so sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. I knew she had made her choice and you all were so brave to respect her wishes. I had the privilige to care for her these last few months and she was always asking if I had a nice weekend or holiday even with all her own problems. She certainly had spunk and always made me laugh. She will be greatly missed by all of you but I trust you have many good memories to help heal your loss. Love to you all. Nancy Stratton

  5. k i miss you darling! to the family from mary holloway at maple woods you had a lovely mother with spunk and i just want you to know if there is anything i can do let me know…love u!

  6. To the entire Cusano family our condolences. Rob, there are no words. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Love Suzy & Fred

  7. To Vinny and Mary and the Cusano family, my sympathies. Vin, I know how things have been for you recently but do understand we are here for you.

  8. Vinny, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. I know how close you were to her and I can’t imagine your loss. I know your mom is in a better place, she is with our Lord and savior. And you can have inner peace knowing you did so much for her you are a good person and a good son to your mother. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family, Love David

  9. Dear Cookie, Jaynee, Bunny, Marion, Vin and Rob, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you peace and comfort in happy memories and the love of family and friends. Love, Carolyn

  10. TO ALL THE CUSANO FAMILY WHEN I WOULD SEE YOUR MOM SHE ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE. SHE HAD THAT MISCHIEVOUS GRIN LIKE SHE JUST SWALLOWED A CANARY. IMMEDIATELY I WOULD THINK OF YOUR DAD & HOW HE HAD THAT SMILE ALWAYS. NOW THEY ARE BOTH SMILING ON YOU ALL BECAUSE THEY ARE TOGETHER AGAIN LOOKING AT THE WONDERFUL FAMILY THEY RAISED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

  11. To Cookie, Jayne, Bunny, Marion, Vincent, Rob, and families…I’m so sorry for your loss, I’m heartbroken. My memories of your mother are such fond ones. She was truly one of a kind. She was a special friend for so many years, and I’ll never forget her. You are so blessed to have had her in your lives all these years. Now she is with your Dad…telling him what to do! She will be sorely missed…..Mozart, rest in peace. My love and deepest sympathies to all. Cheryl

  12. To my dear Cusano cousins, I’m thinking about you all and recalling wonderful memories of family gatherings when we were kids. Your mom was always kind and nurturing, and she’ll be remembered for that. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.

  13. Dear Cusano Family So sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a great lady! We had many happy times on Thornton St. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry we could not be with you today. With Love, Sheila and Terry & family te

  14. To my dear cousins – my condolences for the loss of your mother. I remember her as a kind and friendly aunt who always made me feel at home. Our parents have left us shining examples of how life should be lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  15. To you all, We are so sorry your mom has passed. Both your mom and dad were an integral part of our neighborhood – your mom for the past 25 years we have been here. We have always enjoyed seeing all of you as well and know that your mom was so proud of her family and so incredibly loved and cared for by all of you. We are sorry we missed her service. Our thought and prayers are with you all. With sympathy, Lucy, Scott, Betsy and John

  16. Dear Bunny & Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the recent loss of your beloved mother. We did not know until recently. You were a (special)devoted daughter to your mother – never doubt the love and gifts of joy you and your family gave to her over the years. George and your children were always there for you and together you were a great support system for your mother – please remember fond memories during this time of sorrow. Love, Lorraine & Joel

  17. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have a lot of fond memories of your mom at our family get togethers.

  18. My sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom. I had the flu and was unable to get to the services. Kay was my aide at Spring Glen School. I worked with her from 1983-1986. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed by her family and all those who knew her. I am sending a donation in her memory to St. Jude hospital.

  19. TO THE NETTLETON FAMILY,AND ENTIRE RELATIVES OF KATHLYN,MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN THE MEMORIES,AND SUPPORT OF YOUR FAMILY.RALPH:THE YEARS HAVE PASSED,AND I STILL HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU.I MOVED TO ORMOND FLA. 2 YEARS AGO.ALSO HAVE A PLACE IN NEW HARTFORD,CT.MY PARENTS HAVE PASSED.I MISS THEM SO MUCH.PLEASE CONTACT ME.WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY,FRANCINE SPERRE.

  20. Mrs. Cusano was my first assistant as a teacher. She was so patient and kind with me as a 20 something year old, just getting my feet wet at Spring Glen School. I so appreciated her quiet, kind ways. She had a gift and used it well. God bless.


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