Rev. Walter Cushing
Irondequoit-March 2, 2025 at 94. Predeceased by his parents Thurza & Walter and beloved sister Sharon (Arthur) Scott. Survived by nephews David (Lois) Scott, Ronald (Sue) Scott, Timothy (Jill) Scott, nieces Bonnie (Larry) Folden, Sheryl (Harold) Luckner, Kathleen Ross (John), Kimberly (Matthew) Eiffert, and caregiver/family friend Doug Crooker.
Father Cushing served as a priest for nearly 7 decades. He was ordained by Bishop Kearney in 1956 and assigned as associate pastor at Holy Cross in Charlotte, NY for 6 years. He then became chaplain at St. Agnes High School for 18 years. During that time, he was appointed as chaplain of the Monroe County Jail and Associate Director of the Family Life Bureau. Finally, he was named Pastor of St. Cecilia Church, where he served for over 20 years. He never truly retired and enjoyed participating in mass for the Holy Family Catholic Community churches in Wayland, Perkinsville & especially Cohocton for over 2 years. He inspired many and was beloved by all.
Father Cushing spent his free time pursuing his love of photography, watching the New York Yankees & Buffalo Bills, and enjoying the company of his countless great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews.
Father Cushing will lie in state at St. Cecilia Church on Friday March 14th, from 10am-11am followed by his funeral mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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We were honored to meet Father Cushing last year in North Carolina. It was an honor, because you could literally see the sparkle in his eyes along with his love for Jesus and people. He was also so bright, so sharp in his discussion. It was so very clear that he loved his country with his support of President Trump, standing for the unborn and his longing to be among believers of all denominations.
Although, I know he is rejoicing in Heaven with His Lord whom He has faithfully served, our prayers go out to his friends and family. We thank the Lord for such a life well lived in the love of Christ!