Christian Kushay, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at his home with his
loving wife by his side.
Born on February 4, 1960, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Henry Kushay and Teresa Zywocinski. As well as a beloved son and husband, Chris was a cherished cousin, in-law, friend and co-worker to many.
Chris spent his formative years in Connecticut. He was proud to have been in the Amity Regional
Senior High School band as a percussionist playing the drums and marimba. His passion for sailing
the Long Island Sound earned him a varsity letter on the Amity team. Chris also developed an
interest in amateur radio, receiving his FCC license while in HS. He had fond memories of working at Connecticut radio stations WELI, WMMW, and WADS in positions of production, broadcast engineer, announcer, newsperson, and disc jockey during his breaks home from college.
His interests in history and politics landed him at George Washington University from which he
received a degree in International Affairs and Communication. He stayed on in Washington, DC
serving in intergovernmental positions for the United States Government for over 32 years.
Chris retired to Pinehurst, NC where he continued to enjoy his lifelong interests of amateur radio
and history by joining the Moore County Amateur Radio Society (MOCARS) and the Moore County
Historical Association (MCHA). Chris’s travels focused on historic sites and the Florida coasts. He
particularly enjoyed his immersion experiences in Historic Williamsburg, VA. He was also a trivia
expert and loved to watch Jeopardy.
Chris will be remembered for his intellect, storytelling, and sense of humor; but most of all, his
devotion to his family. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Susan; his cousins Greg, Alexa,
Cynthia (Stephen), and Justin (Amy); his in-laws Carolyn, Bret (Maria), and Karen (Richard); and
his niece Megan and nephews Kevin (Brittany) and Derek. He was preceded in death by his parents,
his step-father John Milazzo, and his niece Camille.
A Celebration of Life will be held this Fall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in
Chris’s name to the Moore County Historical Association at moorehistory.com or The Colonial
Williamsburg Foundation at colonialwilliamsburg.org.
Online condolences can be made at: PinesFunerals.com
Services are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Aberdeen, NC
