Lasting Memories

Richard Joseph Kusa
March 1, 1927-Oct. 5, 2014
Menlo Park, California

It?s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Joseph Kusa on Oct. 5, 2014.

Dick was a native of Ohio, born March 1, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio. He later moved to Menlo Park, California (God?s Country as he would call it).

He attended Ohio University and played both baseball and ice hockey. After college he enlisted and served in the Navy.

Dick was a loyal family man who lived life to the fullest and was an avid San Francisco fan (49ers, Giants, and all Stanford sports). He was such an avid fan that he passed on his favorite day of the week, NFL Sunday. When not watching sports he was an avid golfer. Dick was best known for his smile and his ability to talk to anyone around him. He could make you laugh with his jokes and make you feel like you had known him for years.

Even at his young age of 87, Dick would meet his friends at the "Goose" every week for deviled eggs, burgers and a beer.

He would spend every Thanksgiving in Atlanta with his daughter and her husband, and was such a regular they had the NFL package ordered so he wouldn?t miss a 49er game.

He was never a sad man and would not like those around him to be sad with his passing. Instead, every time you have cocktails, think of Dick; every time you watch football, think of Dick; every time you listen to Frank Sinatra, think of Dick.

Dick had quite a great ride in life and left a great impression on many because of it. Dick leaves behind a loving wife Elna; a daughter, Kyle Kusa-Henry; son-in-law Stuart' step-son Mike Doyle; step-daughters Kathleen Doyle, Cindy Walker and Shelia Doyle; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and way to many friends to list here.

Dick will be deeply missed but his image and his impact on those around him will live on forever.