Gone too soon, RIP Patrick "Scunny" McCusker

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Submitted by Patti Peek Neumann on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 2:09pm

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Horrible, horrific news hits the Maryland hospitality world as the world has lost an honest, fun, trend setting, lovely person, Scunny McCusker. Our love to his dear family and a whole lot of friends.

From the local source in Ocean City, MD WGMD:

MD Man Dies after his Bicycle Collides with OC Bus

UPDATE: A collision between a bike and an Ocean City bus has left a Cockeysville man dead. Resort Police say 49 year old Patrick “Scunny” McCusker was riding in the northbound bus lane when he was struck in the area of 132nd Street. He was taken to AGH in Berlin and then to PRMC in Salisbury where he died from his injuries. McCusker owned 2 popular restaurants in the Baltimore area and has worked in numerous establishments in Ocean City. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, in a Facebook comment, calls him one of the “Good guys.”

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ORIGINAL STORY: Ocean City Police continue to investigate a collision between a city bus and a bicycle that left the cyclist dead. Just after 8:30 police were called to 132nd Street where 49 year old Patrick McCusker of Cockeysville was riding a bike in the northbound bus lane was struck by a municipal bus and seriously injured. He was taken to AGH in Berlin – and transferred to PRMC in Salisbury where he died from his injuries.

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake issued the following statement regarding the death of Patrick "Scunny" McCusker:

"I am deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic death Patrick McCusker. 'Scunny' was an inventive and energetic restaurateur, and deeply committed to the success of all businesses in Canton. It is impossible to quantify his positive contributions to the City of Baltimore. Scunny's restaurants not only offered outstanding food in an amazing atmosphere but also a sense of community. Canton wouldn't be what it is today without small business pioneers like Scunny.

Patrick was also my friend. His honesty and support through the years was greatly appreciated, and will be dearly missed. He was one of a kind.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends today. At this time, the memories of his joy and laughter will bring us together in celebration of his life."

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