John J. Cushing Obituary
The passing of John J. Cushing of Amsterdam, New York occurred on October 16, 2026. John, born on March 6, 1947, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John J. Cushing to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Shelly Cushing and John Cushing; his daughter Erin McGowan (Shane); and his nephew Patrick Cushing. He is survived by: his children, Colleen Cushing Furo (Roy), Rebecca Cushing Peconie (Darren), Dominick Altieri, Marino Fabozzi and Francesca Persico; his brothers, Kevin Cushing (Sue) and Joseph Cushing (Janet); his nieces and nephews, Scott Cushing, Justin Cushing, Megan Cushing, Marcy St. Peter (Brendan) and Hannah Cushing; and his stepgrandchildren, Rena Pechtel, Jake Peconie, Talia Peconie and Emma Peconie. He is also survived by his daughters, grandchildren, family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Riley Mortuary Inc. (110 Division St, Amsterdam, NY 12010). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Cush's memory can be made to Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (http://www.thsaratoga.org).
