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MARTIN WILLIAM CUMMINGS

1928 - 2017

BORN

1928

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options

417 E. Rodeo Road

Santa Fe, New Mexico

MARTIN CUMMINGS Obituary

MARTIN WILLIAM CUMMINGS Martin William Cummings 89, was born February 17, 1928 in Torrington, CT, the fourth child of Sallie Winslow and Martin Cummings. He attended schools in Wallingford & Meriden CT and spent two years at Quinnipiac College before transpiring to George Washington University, D.C. where he graduated in 1950. He joined Payne Weber Jackson and Curtis in Hartford working there until contracting meningococcal meningitis in 1960- suffering speech and locomotion loss his recuperation took some months and he spent them at his sister's home at Andrew Air Force Base, while there he met Dr. Robert Stevenson, became his partner and they observed their 57th anniversary in Santa Fe this year. In Washington, Martin was active in real estate and was associated with J.F. Begg Co and Mary White, Inc until he and Stevenson retired and moved to Santa Fe, NM in 1993. In addition to his partner he is survived by several nephews; all of his siblings having predeceased him. Cremation has taken place and according to his wishes no funeral and memorial services will be conducted. He asked that any remembrances take the form of local support for pet neutering charities. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2017.
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Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Luke 14:14*

November 29, 2017

My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

November 29, 2017

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