Ex-Policeman, Seized in Crime, Dies on Street
Edwin J. Cusack, a former Chicago policeman who turned to crime, yesterday came to the end of his trail. He died of a heart attack while trying to outrun policemen who trapped him a burglary.
Policemen Martin Patrick and Lee Gericke saw Cusack, 59, and a partner carrying liquor and cigarets to their automobile from Clark's liquor store and delicatessen, Sauk Trail rd. and Willow av., Richton Park.
The accomplice, carrying an undetermined amount of stolen money, escaped. Cusack, collared by the policemen, begged: "Give me a break, I'm an ex-cop," then collapsed.
Cusack ended a six year police career in 1934 when he was convicted of hijacking.
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Chicago Tribune Death Notice (from the November 17, 1954 issue)
Edwin J Cusack, beloved husband of Anna, nee Golden; devoted father of George, Lavergne Scaramuzzo, Edwin Jr., Donald, Jeanne Poulos, Russell, Laurence Cusack, and Margaret Teeter; fond son of Margaret and the late George; brother of Margaret Oliver; 13 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday, November 18, 9:30am from funeral home, 2701 W 63d street, at Washington avenue. Interment family lot. Please omit flowers.
Edwin J. Cusack, a former Chicago policeman who turned to crime, yesterday came to the end of his trail. He died of a heart attack while trying to outrun policemen who trapped him a burglary.
Policemen Martin Patrick and Lee Gericke saw Cusack, 59, and a partner carrying liquor and cigarets to their automobile from Clark's liquor store and delicatessen, Sauk Trail rd. and Willow av., Richton Park.
The accomplice, carrying an undetermined amount of stolen money, escaped. Cusack, collared by the policemen, begged: "Give me a break, I'm an ex-cop," then collapsed.
Cusack ended a six year police career in 1934 when he was convicted of hijacking.
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Chicago Tribune Death Notice (from the November 17, 1954 issue)
Edwin J Cusack, beloved husband of Anna, nee Golden; devoted father of George, Lavergne Scaramuzzo, Edwin Jr., Donald, Jeanne Poulos, Russell, Laurence Cusack, and Margaret Teeter; fond son of Margaret and the late George; brother of Margaret Oliver; 13 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday, November 18, 9:30am from funeral home, 2701 W 63d street, at Washington avenue. Interment family lot. Please omit flowers.
Ex-Policeman, Seized in Crime, Dies on Street
Edwin J. Cusack, a former Chicago policeman who turned to crime, yesterday came to the end of his trail. He died of a heart attack while trying to outrun policemen who trapped him a burglary.
Policemen Martin Patrick and Lee Gericke saw Cusack, 59, and a partner carrying liquor and cigarets to their automobile from Clark's liquor store and delicatessen, Sauk Trail rd. and Willow av., Richton Park.
The accomplice, carrying an undetermined amount of stolen money, escaped. Cusack, collared by the policemen, begged: "Give me a break, I'm an ex-cop," then collapsed.
Cusack ended a six year police career in 1934 when he was convicted of hijacking.
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Chicago Tribune Death Notice (from the November 17, 1954 issue)
Edwin J Cusack, beloved husband of Anna, nee Golden; devoted father of George, Lavergne Scaramuzzo, Edwin Jr., Donald, Jeanne Poulos, Russell, Laurence Cusack, and Margaret Teeter; fond son of Margaret and the late George; brother of Margaret Oliver; 13 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday, November 18, 9:30am from funeral home, 2701 W 63d street, at Washington avenue. Interment family lot. Please omit flowers.
Edwin J. Cusack, a former Chicago policeman who turned to crime, yesterday came to the end of his trail. He died of a heart attack while trying to outrun policemen who trapped him a burglary.
Policemen Martin Patrick and Lee Gericke saw Cusack, 59, and a partner carrying liquor and cigarets to their automobile from Clark's liquor store and delicatessen, Sauk Trail rd. and Willow av., Richton Park.
The accomplice, carrying an undetermined amount of stolen money, escaped. Cusack, collared by the policemen, begged: "Give me a break, I'm an ex-cop," then collapsed.
Cusack ended a six year police career in 1934 when he was convicted of hijacking.
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Chicago Tribune Death Notice (from the November 17, 1954 issue)
Edwin J Cusack, beloved husband of Anna, nee Golden; devoted father of George, Lavergne Scaramuzzo, Edwin Jr., Donald, Jeanne Poulos, Russell, Laurence Cusack, and Margaret Teeter; fond son of Margaret and the late George; brother of Margaret Oliver; 13 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday, November 18, 9:30am from funeral home, 2701 W 63d street, at Washington avenue. Interment family lot. Please omit flowers.
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