Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1950
DIED
2013
FUNERAL HOME
William Cummins Obituary
March 29, 1950 - October 8, 2013
Lifelong Resident of Alameda
William Cummins, better known as Chris to his friends and family, passed away Oct 8th after a short but courageous fight with cancer. Chris was a retired teamster and longtime resident of Alameda. Famously known for his dry sense of humor and politically incorrect jokes. Before he became ill he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and most of all barbeques. He loved being outside and was often seen working in his front yard and walking on Park St.
He was taken from us too soon. We will greatly miss his sarcastic wit, and infinite wisdom, for he was truly one of a kind.
Chris leaves behind his wife of 40 years Debbie Cummins, his daughter and son in-law Tammy and Demetri Frangoulis, his son Ryan Cummins, his grandchildren Blake and Cassie Frangoulis, sisters Susan Seavers, Cathy Borenzstein, mother in-law Alline Holland, as well as his nieces and nephews and many lifelong loyal friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday October 11, 2013 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the New Beginnings Chapel of the Alameda Funeral and Cremation Services, 1415 Oak Street, Alameda and Funeral Services Saturday October 12 at 10:30 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward. Reception to follow. For further information please call: Harry W. Greer, Funeral Director (FDR-745).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Cummins
3 Entries
October 14, 2013
Big Brother:
I'll miss you forever! I feel very fortunate to have spent the time I had with you before you had to go. You're resting in peace with out any more suffering or pain. You're in Heaven now with Mom, Dad, Ronnie and the rest of our Irish Clan.
Oh...Please don't forget to bless us from time to time as you did in the past. I'll always remember and smile when I think of when Father Joy from St. Phillip Neri in Alameda visited you at Kaiser Oakland and gave you, The Blessing of the Sick. When he was finished blessing you, you with your sense of humor blessed him back in Latin not skipping any words. Father Joy was very impressed and pleased you remembered your Latin from your earlier days as an alter boy. Please pray for all of us, because we all could use an extra prayer from above.
Kisses & Hugs,
Your Favorite Sister,
Susan. xoxo
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
October 13, 2013
Will always remember your kindness, tolerance for others and your great sense of humor. That is a lasting legacy you gave to all who knew you.
Remembering you with prayers....
love,
Bob and Barbara (your cousin) Fontana
JAMES MCCOMISH
October 11, 2013
BILL WAS A TRUE FRIEND,EVEN THOUGH WE WERE ON DIFFERENT TEAMS UNTIL THE LAST FEW YEARS,HE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO LEND A HELPING HAND.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in William Cummins's name
Memorial Events
for William Cummins
Funeral services provided by:
Alameda Funeral & Cremation Services - Alameda1415 Oak Street, Alameda, CA 94501
How to support William's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor William Cummins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
