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Stephen "Casey"
Kuskie
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Stephen S. (Casey) Kuskie |
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Stockton, CA
Jan. 23, 1947 - December 15, 2006
Stephen a long time resident of
Stockton, California passed away Friday,
December 15, 2006. He was born and
raised in San Francisco. Stephen is
survived by his daughter, Kariann Sikyta;
granddaughter, Makenna S.; four
brothers, James, David, Jerry, Ken and
two sisters, Gail Tyler and Janice Cruz.
He is also survived by his cat, Murphy
and his brothers and sisters in
recovery. His father, Clarence Kuskie
and mother, Marjorie Kuskie (Green)
preceded Stephen in death.
Services will be held at the Salvation
Army Chapel at
1306 Jackson St.,
Stockton, services begin at 6:30 p.m. on
Friday, December 22, 2006. Arrangements
are being made through Neptune Society
of Northern California, Stockton branch.
The Stockton Record |
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After
reflecting on his memorial service I am convinced Casey is an inspiring
example of the effectiveness of the 12 step program in altering the
lives of the person following the steps and the lives of those around
them. Casey’s sister Gail shared some of the details of a brain injury
Casey sustained in an automobile accident many years ago. Gail said the
injury affected the part of the brain that could distinguish right from
wrong. I did not know Casey prior to his injury but I have observed him
up front and personal for almost a dozen years. There is no doubt that
during that period of time Casey not only knew the difference between
right and wrong, he lived a life that showed his commitment to God, his
family and his very human brothers and sisters.
Casey was the Senior Resident at American House Sober Living Apartments
for almost half of the 23 years he was in recovery. I got to know Casey
very well during that time. Casey was not a saint but he lived the
principals a program of spiritual action. He studied and knew the text
of the “big book” but more important he applied the spiritual principles
to his daily life. A few years back one of our brothers took a big
tumble after 3 years of sobriety, and Casey stepped and spent literally
hundreds of hours working with that man, taking him to at least one and
sometimes 2 meeting a day a month. This is simply one example of the
dozens of people Casey reached out to in love and service.
I want Gail
and the rest of his family to know that Casey not only learned to know
right from wrong, he lived a life that in recovery we call “walking the
talk”
Casey will
be greatly missed. Well done, good and faithful servant.
R.I.P. OLD
FRIEND
ARCH B
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WEEK AT THE PERSHING MEN'S MEETING, I ENJOYED HAVING CASEY AS THE
SECRETARY ,HE MADE US LAUGH ALL OF THE TIME. CASEY DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO
AA AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. HE WAS A GOOD MAN
ROBERT JANTZEN
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Casey, you were a very bright
spot in my life. In just the few years I knew you I came to love you.
Seeing you each week at the men's meeting. Having dinner together.
Meeting the newcomers you always brought was a real joy. After I moved
away, you stayed in contact with me through emails. You have no idea how
much that helped me. Running into you at the Serenity in Yosemite in 05
was a treat too. You had the greatest sense of humor, sick and twisted.
Something I could always relate to.
You touched my life in the way only another real alcoholic can. I will
never forget you. By the way, save me a seat up there.
Alex Potter
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I attended High School with
Stephen "Casey" Kuskie
and enjoyed many good times with him in the early 60's.
My best to his friends and family and I will miss a good friend.
John Orton Chatsworth, CA
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My best friend
and one of the greatest, courageous, sincere men that I had ever know.
He never left me in the 13 years I knew Casey. Even after I left
Stockton and moved to Sacramento, Casey was the one constant I could
always count on. We talked twice a month and he came to visit me last
Summer. He kept the book and the life inside of me going when I fell.
GOD took home the best of all angels when he called him home. I will be
forever grateful for the opportunity of having Casey as my dear friend
and will miss him terribly.
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