Richard Cusimano
Richard Charles Cusimano was an American historian.
Life and career
Cusimano was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Frank and Grace Cusimano. He attended and graduated from Jesuit High School. After graduating, he attended Saint Louis University, earning his master’s degree. He also attended the University of Georgia, earning his PhD degree in European history.Cusimano served as a professor in the department of history at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 1970 to 2004. During his years as a professor, in 2004, he was named a distinguished professor.