Michael Anthony Reuscher

Michael "Roosh" Reuscher, 35, of Long Beach, died Monday, May 22, 2006 in Biloxi. He was an awesome guitar player, and one of the leaders of the heavy metal music movement on the Gulf Coast. He is survived by his parents, David and Marie Reuscher of Long Beach; his grandparents, CDR and Mrs. David L. Reuscher, Sr. of Viera, FL; his aunt, Cynthia "Aunt Cindy" Wilson of Long Beach; his grandmother, Ruth Wilson of Long Beach; aunt, Suzanne Baker of Texas; and cousin, Ken Baker and family of Japan. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. The family prefers memorials in the memory of Michael Reuscher to VH1 Save the Music Foundation, 1515 Broadway, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10036, Attn: Development Dept. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.