Anthony L. Cushing

December 21, 1945 - February 5, 2008

Anthony Cushing, beloved owner, of The Cat's Eye Pub for over 30 years passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.  He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Ana Marie, son Tony Jr., father Arthur L. Cushing and many, many loving family and friends.  Tony was a kind, caring, and generous friend and will be missed terribly by us all.  There are so many good times to be remembered.  So dear friends, remember them well and keep this kind, sweet soul, his lovely Ana, and dear son Tony in your hearts and prayers. 

“Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men”

Quintus Ennius

The Cat's Eye Family extends their deepest sympathy to the family of

In Loving Memory

Susan Lea Helms-Estes

January 22, 1961 - April 26, 2006

Our own Joseph Frances Manley nee Frank Manley, who most of you have met at the bar many times, died on Christmas Eve, December 24th.  He was the son of the late Dr. John Thomas Manley and Elizabeth Royston Manley and is survived by a sister and many nieces and nephews. 

We will miss our dear Irish tenor.  Raise a glass (Tullamore Dew) for a good, sweet man!  Rest in Peace, Frank...

Ana Marie and Tony Cushing

Cat's Eye Pub

Our sincere sympathies go out to the family and friends of Rick Serfas.

Rick Serfas

10-30-55 ~ 7-31-05

Rick was a long time friend of The Cat's Eye family.  An accomplished and well-known blues guitarist in the Mid-Atlantic area, Rick and his band, The Soul Providers, spent many hours entertaining us.  We will truly miss the soulful sounds that emanated  from this talented musicians heart. 

Tributes in Rick's memory may be made to the following:

You may also make contributions to The Lance Armstrong Foundation online at:

http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.jvKZLbMRIsG/b.740399/k.7CE2/Memorial__Honorariums.htm

The link above takes you directly to a page specifically set up to make memorial donations. The site asks you if you’d like an acknowledgement of your contribution to be sent to someone. Please send this record to Brian who will pass it along to the family. You’ll need the following details to fill in the “to” part:

Brian Adams
PO Box 5189
Herndon, VA  20172-1972
email: briadams1@aol.com

Our deepest sympathies go out to Ana Marie, Tony, and Tony, Jr. and the entire Camacho Family at the passing of their beloved mother Margaret T. Camacho.

" I will miss my mother forever.  She was truly a strong and wonderful woman.  Thank you all for your kind remembrances at this difficult time.  It is wonderful to have great friends. "

Love,

Ana Marie

The following tribute to their mother was written by Albert Camacho, Ana's brother.

The Matriarch of the Camacho family--
long time resident of Washington, D.C.
Margaret T. Camacho passed from this life peacefully in her sleep on
Easter Sunday afternoon March 27, 2005 at the
age of ninety-eight.

She was born on December 12, 1906 and lived a full and wonderfully
blessed life.
As the oldest of nine children she was directly responsible for
sponsoring and supporting the immigration to the United
States of her mother and eight siblings,
all of which were able to successfully achieve the "American Dream"
for themselves and their future families
and contribute to the overall strength of
our nation.

Her strong character and discipline combined with her good humor and
ample generosity assured that all who knew her
loved her dearly.

Margaret was married for over 50 years to
her beloved husband Albert Sebastian Camacho, who predeceased her in May
of 1988 at the age of 85.

She is survived by her loving children
Ana Corinne Cushing and husband Anthony of Baltimore, Maryland and
Albert Charles Camacho of McLean, Virginia.

Also a brother in Tacoma Park, Maryland
a sister in Coral Gables, Florida, five (5)
grandchildren, four (4) great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.

God loves you Mama for the world is a better place because of the many
people whose lives you've touched and enriched.
May you rest in peace and dance with the angels. 

 The Family

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to
Damian Silverthorn (Son), Shane Andrew (Grandson), 
Deirdre McCann (Cousin) 
and the entire Silverthorn family 
for the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, 
sister, cousin & daughter:

Donna Jean Silverthorn
May 15, 1954 ~ February 7, 2004

Donna has been a long time member of the 
Cats' Eye Family and our Webmistress.  
We will truly miss her. 

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Julie Vines for the passing of her beloved partner, 
and to the entire Wolinsky family for the passing of 
Reid Adam Wolinsky
05-02-70 ~ 12-02/03
Reid has been a long time friend of the 
Cats' Eye Family and he will surely be missed. 

Donations may be made in the name of Reid Wolinsky to 
VH1 Save the Music Foundation
1515 Broadway, 20th Floor
New York, NY  10036
1-888-841-4687

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the entire Newton family for the passing of their beloved husband and father:
"Charlie" Newton
8/9/28 ~ 7/29/03
Charlie has been a long time member of the 
Cats' Eye Family and will be missed. 

(Read more on the life and legend of Charlie Newton)

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Denise & Katie Whitman for the passing of their beloved husband and father:
William "Bill" Whitman
Bill has been a long time member of the Cats' Eye Family - playing some of the Best Traditional Irish Music at the Cat's Eye Pub for the Past 14 years - Bill played vocals, flute, tin whistle, bodhran
 along with his wife, Denise and C. B. Heinemann - otherwise known as "The Irish Edge" 

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to our very own Terri 
and the entire Rychlak
family for the passing of their loved one 
Thaddeus (Ted) Rychlak

Our sincere condolences go out to the entire 
Cooper family for the passing 
of their loved one and our dear friend 
William "Bill" Cooper 

In memory of Frederick Lee O'Leary

January 28, 1954 - December 15, 2002

Fred was a self-taught artist who could take a piece of wood and carve it into an amazing piece of artwork.  His shop was located next door to The Cat's Eye Pub for many years.  Anyone who has visited The Cat's Eye has seen the marvelous carving made by Fred of The Cat's Eye logo.  The Cat's Eye family will truly miss this talented artist and friend.

Fred  had a great love for animals and nature, which reflected in his carvings and life. His love for life was his inspiration for all his work.

To view more of his work please visit http://www.fredoleary.com

Football Legend 
Johnny Unitas Dies 
September 11, 2002

 Legendary quarterback Johnny Unitas 
died of a heart attack Wednesday

The memorial service for Unitas will be held  Tuesday, September 17th  in Baltimore. 

The service will be held at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at 5200 North Charles Street in Baltimore. 

UNITAS MILESTONES
Completed 2,830 passes. 
40,239 yards.
Record 290 touchdown passes. 
TD pass in record 47 consecutive games.
3 seasons of 3,000+ yards. 
"Player of the Year" in '59, '64, '67. 
Led Colts to 1958, '59 NFL crowns 
Three-time NFL MVP 
"Player of the Decade" for the 1960s. 
Ten Pro-Bowl selections. 
Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979. 
"Greatest Player in the First 50 Years of Pro Football." 
NFL's 75th Anniversary Team. 

The Unitas family has requested no flowers at the service. 

In lieu of flowers, they ask that donations be made to one of Unitas' favorite charities: 

TurnAround (abused children) 
401 Washington Avenue 
Suite 300 
Towson, MD 21204 

Johnny Unitas' Golden Arm Foundation, Inc. (underprivileged children's education) 
P.O. Box 9777 
Baldwin, MD 21013-9777 

(for Skipper)

Our sincere condolences go out to the entire 
Olson family for the passing 
of their loved one and our dear friend 
Steve R. Olson
May 17, 1950 - Sept., 2, 2002

Donations can be made in Steve's name to 
"Head Injury Rehabilitation and Referral Services" 
One Church St., Suite 102 
Rockville, MD  20850  
301-309-2228 
hirrsinc@erols.com

George Harrison
1943 - 2001

Who ever thought we would see this day?

"He left this world as he lived in it, conscious of God, fearless of death, and at peace, surrounded by family and friends," the Harrison family said in a statement. "He often said, 'Everything else can wait but the search for God cannot wait, and love one another.'"

''If Not for You''

If not for you, my sky would fall
Rain would gather, too
Without your love I'd be nowhere at all
I'd be lost, if not for you"

"If not for you
The winter would hold no spring
Couldn't hear a robin sing
I just wouldn't have a clue, if not for you"

(Thanks Brian)

To all our troops 
who have been 
called to action
Peace and God Speed! 

In memory of all those who perished 
September 11, 2001: 
the passengers, pilots and flight crew on 
American Airlines Flight 11, 
United Airlines Flight 175, 
United Airlines Flight 93, 
and American Airlines Flight 77, 
the workers in the 
World Trade Center 
and the Pentagon, 
and all the innocent bystanders,
the Firemen, Police, Medical staff and all the rescue workers


Our prayers go out to the friends and families 
of the deceased.
PEACE ON EARTH!  
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
 

An Irish Blessing
I Believe in the Sun...
When it is not Shining.

I Believe in Love...
Even when I feel it not.

I Believe in God...
Even when 
He is Silent.

Our sincere condolences go out to the Collins 
family for the passing of their loved one 
"John Collins"
a fellow musician and friend.
October 12, 2001

 JOHN WILLIAM COLLINS, JR., 

Our sincere condolences go out to the Beverly 
and the entire Bersterman family for the passing 
of their loved one and our dear friend 
Jerome "Romey" Bersterman  
September 21, 2001

Nancy Knapp~Sochor
February 27, 1956
~
July 19, 2001

Dale Patton

Joe Ennd 
 
September 19, 1947 ~  March 28, 2000

Bradley Aaron Reid
March 22, 1963 to March 4, 2001
Brad left behind a 10 year old son,  consider contributing to the 
Jake Reid Endowment Fund 
(make checks payable to Jake Reid)
Jake Reid  c\o Bobbie Helms
6690 Buttonhole Ct
Columbia MD 21044

Mark Oliver
Beloved, Beautiful Friend
1967- December, 1999

Gino "Big Dog" Capitol
November 17, 1944  - September 9, 1999

"Straw hat, winning smile, tight jeans, cowboy boots, 
And symbolic fire hydrant -- the "Big Dog" salute.  
Dirty dancing, using the microphone stand, 
Wednesday nights at the Cat's Eye were ruled by the Big Dog Band. 
You often joked about how many guys told you they got laid, 
On the nights the Big Dog Band played.  
Laughing and joking on stage with Ron; 
We never realized how much we'd miss you now that you're gone.  
Little Wing, and all the songs you wrote, that I loved to hear you sing,
I can't listen to anymore...IS IT Crazy?
Memories of you haunt my dreams, 
But I can only wander with you in my sleep, 
And carry your voice in my heart, way down deep. 
Until we meet, again.

Your biggest fan"

Published in The City Paper, 
Vol. 25 No. 36, September 5 - September 12, 2001