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James CUMMINGS Obituary

CUMMINGS, James Michael Of North Reading, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, due to pneumonia from chemotherapy complications, at the age of 52. Born in Melrose, he was the beloved son of Janice (DiSessa) Cummings and the late James J. Cummings.

In addition to his mom, Janice; James leaves his sister, Janine Cummings; brother-in-law, DJ Cooper; loving aunt, Lorraine DiSessa; and cousins, Teddi Zeboski and her family, Lynne Aiken and her family, Anita Milano and her family, and Bob and Ellie Santosuosso and their family.

Family and friends are cordially invited to Visiting Hours at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., NORTH READING (corner of Park St. and Rt. 28 at the Reading Line) on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 10 am to 11am. Immediately following the Visitation, a Memorial Service will be celebrated at 11:00am.

Donations may be made in James' Memory to Cancer Research at Tufts University Medical Center, 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111. For information, directions and to leave an online condolence, please visit http://www.cotafuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, 2023.

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Michael W.

March 31, 2024

I heard this tragic news after the services, so my condolences go out to Janice, Janine, etc.
Jimbo, you were a good friend for many years growing up.
I hope you are now in a more peaceful and better place.
RIP Jimmy

Mike D

October 22, 2023

Jimbo I am so sad and sorry to find this out over a month after you passed. I wish I knew....but I will miss you all the same. I'm hoping Joe San was there to greet you. Fly high my friend.

Keith Malatesta

August 31, 2023

Many great memories with Jimmy. May you rest in peace. My condolences to the family.

Maureen McGuire

August 30, 2023

I have many memories from Holland Road and growing up with Jim, he was a good friend. My condolences to the
family

Phil Albertelli

August 29, 2023

I love and miss you brother....I'll see you again....PJA

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