Joseph Lawrence "Boots" Cusic
July 31, 1930 ~ November 7, 2022
Joseph Lawrence Cusic, “Boots”, 92, of Compton, MD, passed away on November 7, 2022 at his home. Born on July 31, 1930 in Compton, MD, he was the son of the late Pearl Elizabeth Bussler Cusic and the late Richard Stephen Cusic. Joseph was the loving husband of Thelma Pickell Cusic, whom he married on May 20, 1967 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD. In addition to his beloved wife of 55 years, “Boots” is survived by his sister, Betty Ann Spalding, of Leonardtown, MD and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers Lloyd Cusic, Melvin Cusic, Richard Cusic, John Cusic, and Lester Cusic.
Joseph spent his entire life in Compton, MD, and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1948. He farmed with his brother, Lloyd, then worked for Thrift Oil as manager of the Maryland Tobacco Growers Association, and for Bell Motor Company. Joseph loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and watching NASCAR races on T.V.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM with Father Ryan Pineda officiating. Interment will follow in First Saints Community Methodist Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott B. Pickell, Ken Cusic, Kyle Cusic, Bobby Spalding, Andrew Ruffin, and Dale Spalding. Honorary pallbearers will be Buster Greathouse, David Kane, and Tommy Swann.
Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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My condolences go to my family at this time uncle boots was a wonderful beautiful amazing godfather and uncle to me I will miss him dearly I had just talked to him last night before this Tragic thank happened to him Scott and Karen I’m so sorry for ur loss of ur uncle boots he is going to be missed so deeply I don’t now what I would do with out him and aunt Thelma I’m so sorry for ur loss u Lost a husband and my hart cry’s out to u but remember aunt Thelma u are not alone I’m here when ever u need me uncle boots is in heaven with his lord and savior Jesus Christ now my mom must have called him home last night but I thank god I was able to get here his voice before he took his last breath he loved his family very much and we all loved him dearly and so mush he is in are harts forever tell we will meet him in heaven Uncle boots I love u godfather all ways tell we meet again u will be never forgotten rest in pice uncle boots we love and miss you so much So go fly high on that mountain top and remember I love so much godfather and uncle boots u will be in my hart for every i wasn’t ready to say goodbye yet I wasn’t ready to do this again But tell mom I love her so much and miss her and everyone else that we have lost Thank you for being my godfather and uncle and best friend and thanks for being a part of my family. Tell we meet again one day I’m missing all ready But u aren’t anymore pain anymore u are a angle of god now Uncle boots rest comfortably I miss u lots thank the lord I was home off my program sitting in my chair when I got the call I’m going to miss herring ur voice and I will remember u lots and all the good times we shared and all the holidays we shared together I will miss that all and forever I will be thinking about you every day of my life I’ll will see one day I love you so much mama take care of godfather uncle boots
Sorry for the Loss of Boots, Hugs and Prayers to the Cusic Family and Friends
There really wasn’t a nicer man than Boots. Always willing to help a friend or neighbor. We send our thoughts and prayers to Thelma and the entire family. He will be missed.
Sorry for the Loss of Of Lawrence….
To All of the Family
I’m so sorry for your loss . Mr Cusic (Boots) was a good friend of my family for 70 plus years . My Brothers and the Cusic Boys all worked together on each others farms helping to harvest the crops for each other .Those were the days & Memories you never forget – RIP Mr Boots
Knew Mr. Boots for many, many years while he was working at The Southern States in Leonardtown. Worked for a short time with his wife Thelma at the former First Natl Bank of St. Mary’s. Boots was a kind, good man. Prayers and Blessings to his wife Thelma.
Thelma,
So sorry to hear of Boots passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs, Barbara
Dear Thelma,
Our prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss. Mr. Cusic was one of the finest examples of what a Christian man’s witness should be. I was always amazed at how ready and willing he was to help a neighbor any way that he could. He was always cutting grass for others in the neighborhood. We will always be grateful for the Nativity set that he handmade and displayed to the neighborhood as a reminder of what the real purpose of Christmas is. We will always be reminded of his love and kindness as we set up the Nativity set in our yard each year. God Bless you in this time. Just try to remember that “The God on the Mountain is still God in the Valley”
Rick and Linda Carroll.
Oh Thelma, I am so so sorry to read of Mr. Boots’ passing, You guys were absolutely the best neighbors ever. I’m sure Tommy greeted him on his journey home. Prayers to you for peace and comfort. Mr. Boots was an exceptionally fine gentleman and there will never be another like him.
Uncle Boots you will be truly missed. I always admired and looked up to you and enjoyed the brief visits I had with you and Aunt Thelma. May your soul Rest In Peace and may the Lord’s perpetual light always shine upon you. Thanks much for the positive roll you played in my life. Peace be with you Unlce Boots!
Thelma, So sorry to hear about Boots passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May warm memories comfort you. Cathy “Hayden” Knapp
Boots was a wonderful man and devoted husband to Thelma ! They were both dear friends of ours ! Boots will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him! Rest in peace Boots !