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John P. Cushing
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Funeral information
| Home: Queensbury, NY |
Place of Birth: |
| Date of Death: February 27, 2010 |
Birthdate: March 13, 1923 |
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Age: 86
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Funeral Service: Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:30 AM First Presbyterian Church, Glens Falls, NY
Biography
Queensbury
John P. "Jack" Cushing, of Queensbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, with family at his side. He was 86.
Born in 1923 and raised in Somerville, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Earl and Lillian Fowler Cushing. Jack initially attended Bates College, but with the outbreak of World War II, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and was transferred to Cornell University. While at Cornell, he met his wife Marion in a history class, and they later married on July 21, 1946, in Schenectady, New York.
During the war, Jack served in the Pacific Theater as part of the Fifth Marine Division. After the war, Jack returned to Cornell and received a B.A. Degree in 1947, and that was followed by an M.B.A Degree in 1949.
He remained in the Marine Corps Reserves, again serving in the Korean War, rising to the rank of Captain.
Following Cornell, Jack embarked on a life long career with the Scott Paper Co., where he started in sales in Boston MA, Richmond VA, and Sioux City IA, before relocating to the Philadelphia PA corporate headquarters in 1956. In 1982, he moved to the Glens Falls area, where he worked as the personnel manager of the Scott Paper Co. plant in Fort Edward.
During his Philadelphia years, Jack became involved as a volunteer in Swarthmore, PA where he lived with his wife and four sons. He served on Borough Council for eight years, and he was elected Mayor for another eight years (1974 - 1982). Looking back, he viewed his role in preserving the green space known as Little Crum Creek Park as his most rewarding collaborative effort. A very enthusiastic sports fan, Jack shared his love of sports with his sons as he volunteered as a coach for their elementary age sports teams. He was awarded the Swarthmore Recreation Association Volunteer of the Year Award in 1970, and he served as President of the Swarthmore Swim Club. Jack was the Scoutmaster for B.S. Troop 112 for many years, and later he received the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service. He and his family were active members of the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church.
After moving to Queensbury, Jack became even more involved as a volunteer. He was chair of the Adirondack Regional Chambers of Commerce, and he served with the Glens Falls Rotary Club, the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Department, the West Glens Falls Rescue Squad, and as an off-ice official for the local AHL teams. Described as "the volunteer's volunteer," Jack was awarded the Citizen Award in 2003 by the J.E. Sawyer and Company. Even in his eighties, Jack was not ready to slow his pace much, because he said that "volunteerism is what kept him feeling young." Jack also served on the Board of Trustees at the Lakeside Chapel, and on the advisory board of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company.
After Jack and Marion moved to the Glens Falls area, they appreciated the opportunity to live in the Lake George region, where they had previously vacationed for many years. Many of Jack's favorite times were family gatherings at their cottage on the lake, camping at Roger's Rock State Park, and numerous ski trips.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons and their wives, William S. (Wilda Fowler) of Rougemont, NC, John P. Jr. (Susan Phillips) of Homer, AK, Steven S. (Harriet Henderson) of Unionville, PA, and Scott C. (Colleen Kellerher) of Amherst, NH; a sister, Priscilla Cushing Giles of Concord, NH; ten grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
A memorial service celebrating Jack's life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:30 in the morning.
Arrangements are under the direction of Regan and Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury NY 12804.
For those who wish online condolences may be made by visiting www.scott-barbieri.com
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