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Dennis E. Cuffee Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Dennis Edward Cuffee Sr., passed away Sept. 27, 2011. Dennis was the son of the late Charlie and Lizzie (Bray) Cuffee and was their last surviving child. He was a member of Divine Baptist Church and was formerly employed at Naval Station Oceana, Chesapeake public schools and Lawrence Pharmacy. Dennis and his siblings lovingly helped to care for their mother and youngest sister after their father passed away in 1953. Dennis loved his family and was always there to help them. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Jocelyn Cassell Cuffee; and 16 siblings, Lizzie Cuffee Sawyer, Lillian Cuffee, Cozy Cuffee, James Cuffee, Henry Cuffee, Lillie Mae Cuffee Bly, William Cuffee, Anderson Cuffee, Clarence Cuffee, Ervin Cuffee Sr., Lucille Cuffee Hailes, Mildred Cuffee Holmes, Hattie Cuffee Griffin, Pauline Cuffee Harris, Charles Cuffee and Rosa Cuffee Worlds. He is survived by his sons, Dennis Cuffee Jr. (Sharon) and Stanley Cuffee (Rita); three granddaughters, Kristina, Penelope and Angeliq; great-granddaughter, Alexandra; brothers-in-law, Waverly Cassell (Nettie), Joseph Harris Jr. and William Worlds; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Cuffee and Susie Cuffee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Divine Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Cassell-Cuffee-Demby family cemetery. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 30, 2011.

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Michael Campbell

October 1, 2011

To Dennis, my dearest brother in law and friend. My daughter and myself send our condolences and prayers to you and your family at this time. May your father rest in peace.

Mike & Leah

Marvin Saunders

October 1, 2011

I .know right now is a trying time,but you shall endure.Cousin Dennis will be truly missed.I'll never forget that smile and quiet laugh.Quiet jive.What a man amongst men.True example of respect.In your time of grief now keep GOD ON HIGH.To the family if there anything you need me or my family for,please don't hesitate to call.Peace be still.Marvin Sylvester Saunders.Seattle,Washington

Lamont "Rik" Simmons

September 30, 2011

"My deepest sympathy goes out to the Cuffee and Cassell Families, friends,colleagues and neighbors on the passing of their beloved Dennis, sr. He was a jovial, genteel man and is sorely missed."

Sheila Cuffee Martin

September 30, 2011

Uncle Buddy, as many of his nieces and nephews affectionately called him was a Christian man. He was a wonderful and loving son to his parents, brother to his siblings, uncle to his nieces and nephews, brother-in-law, cousin, and friend to so many. He was a loving husband and father. Uncle Buddy and his Cuffee brothers were a substitute father to me and my sister, children to their "baby sister," Rosa, for which I will always be grateful. He could sing and would come into our house singing some tune. And, he loved those Redskins!!! My love and prayers go out to my cousins, Dennis Jr. and Stanley and their families. He will be missed, but NEVER forgotten. May his family be comforted by his love for them and the fond memories they have of him. May God continue to bless and keep his family, especially during this time of sorrow.

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