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Frank Cummings Obituary

Frank C. Cummings beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away to eternal rest on May 11, 2011. Born July 25, 1928 to Alexander and Sofia Cummings, Frank was a proud native Arizonan. A graduate of Tucson High School, and a veteran of the US Occupation Forces in Japan following World War II. Frank met Jacqueline Day while a college student at Woodbury College in Los Angeles. They fell in love and were married in 1949. They raised four children, Christopher (deceased), Susan, Fred and Alis in Tucson. Frank went into Automobile Sales and was very successful, managing Holmes Tuttle Ford for many years. He later ran his own car dealership, Frank Cummings Ford Lincoln Mercury in Nogales. His wife, Jacquie passed away in 1994. He was lucky to have found a new love, Delta Ada Carbajal who he married 11 years ago. Delta introduced him to her wonderful family: daughter, Evelyn; son, Miguel: grandchildren, Evelyn and Adrianna and great-grandchild, Donovan. Frank is survived by the aforementioned family members, his brother, Albert: his grandchildren, Paul, Brett, Caroline, Christina and Lois and his great-grandchildren, Alex and Ben. A Rosary will be held on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME, 3081 W. Orange Grove Rd. in Tucson. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 at St Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, 4725 E Pima St., in Tucson. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 13, 2011.

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September 11, 2011

We just found out that Frank died. He was a good man. He was always good to us and we will miss him. Barry and Herlinda Coe. Pueblo, CO.

Mike Casey

May 23, 2011

Mr. Cummings,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the Army of Occupation in Japan after WW II. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepesdt sympathy.

irving and susan hymson

May 14, 2011

our condolences to you Fred and the family. may the sense of loss be replaced in time with the fond memories of his time with you.

Julie Serna Carlson

May 14, 2011

Dear Cummings Family,

I was deeply saddened by the news of Frank's passing. I have very fond memories of the Cummings family and all the good times we shared. May Frank rest in peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.

Red Brady

May 14, 2011

Dear Cummings Family,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of a dear friend, The 14+ years that we worked together I came know and love him. He was one of the most kindest and generous people that I ever knew. He always had a open door policy to all those who needed help even while some where stealing from him,when I talked to him about some of these people and wouldn't hear of it. During the difficult time of the passing of your Mother and selling of the dealership he would still help them.He was the best person I have ever worked for I think of him almost everday and the great times we had together and miss him very much. I hope someday to see some of you and share some of those times with you. Our best to all,

Diane Serna Reed

May 13, 2011

Dear Susan, Fred, Alis and Cummings Family,
We are so saddened to hear about your father's passing. We have so many great memories growing up with your family. Your dad was like our second dad. I'll never forget all the family week-ends spent either at your home or ours. Lot's of fun parties. Along with your father, you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a great man and we will miss him.
With sympathy and love,
Diane Serna Reed

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