Michael C. McKusick

Michael McKusick, 63, of Storrs, CT, passed away suddenly, but peacefully at home on June 20, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Janice (Reault) McKusick for almost 40 years.  Michael was a 1977 graduate of Coventry High School, and then entered the U.S. Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps Reserves in 1984. Michael was a partner at Northeastern Engineering and Contracting for the last 28 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, gardener, and reader.  He also leaves to mourn his passing daughters Jenna and Casey, his sister Deborah, his brother John and his wife Donna and their son Jesse, his brother Robert and his wife Elizabeth and their sons Jason and Josh.  In addition, he is survived by his nieces and nephews all with whom he was very close, Cindy and her husband Bill, Mark and his wife Chris, Suzanne and her husband Dave, Stephen and his wife Ivy, Brian and his wife Tammy, and all his great nieces and nephews and great – great nieces and nephews.  He also leaves his brothers-in-law Bob and Tom, their wives Maureen and Sandra, and their children and grandchildren.  Finally, he leaves his friend Bruce Kelleher, his wife Jean, and their daughters Brenna and Alyssa, and his granddaughter Penny.  Michael was predeceased by his parents Elsa and Harry McKusick and his sister Pat Coleman.  The family thanks everyone for their kindness. Michael’s family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:00am at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. Willimantic and his memorial service will begin at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Covenant Soup Kitchen, 220 Valley Street, Willimantic, Connecticut 06226. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com

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