Peter J. Cusumano Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Peter J. Cusumano, 69, of Aberdeen, NJ, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ. Peter was born on June 24, 1951 to Vito and Concetta Cusumano in Brooklyn, NY. Peter worked as a Computer Operator for Lucent Technologies in Holmdel, NJ for 25 years. Prior to his death, he had been working for Costco for the past 19 years. On November 6, 1977, Peter married Kathleen Koechlin. Peter and Kathleen lived in Union Beach, NJ before moving to Aberdeen in 1980. Peter served on the Aberdeen Township Planning Board for several years. Peter loved working with his hands and do it yourself construction projects. He loved classic movies and classic jazz vocalists, one of his favorites being Connie Francis. He was an avid NASA enthusiast from the earliest days of the space program. Peter was a proud first generation American. He volunteered to work in local government as a public service. He enjoyed cooking for his family every chance he got. One of his favorite things was to go all out and make the holidays special. Above all he loved being surrounded by his family and grandchildren . He is loved and will be greatly missed. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathleen; two sons, Peter Cusumano and his wife, Melanie, and Michael Cusumano; two daughters, Katie Cusumano, and Megan Serrano and her husband Richard; three grandsons, Richie, Marty, and Andy; and two granddaughters, Lana and Lucy. He was preceded in death by his father, Vito Cusumano, and his mother, Concetta Tutone Cusumano. Visitation will be held Friday, October 9, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Waitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 501 Hwy. 79, Morganville, NJ. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10:30 AM at Waitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 501 Hwy. 79, Morganville, NJ. Burial will follow in the St Joseph Cemetery, 360 Broadway, Keyport, NJ. Online condolences can be given at www.oldbridgefh.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Frank Torre please visit our Sympathy Store.

Peter J. Cusumano

June 24, 1951 - October 3, 2020