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ORLIN CUNNINGHAM Obituary

CUNNINGHAM, Orlin E. "Chick" Of Ankeny, IA, April 11, 2022. Husband of the late Kathleen T. (McNamara) Cunningham. Father of Kevin T. Cunningham (Verla) of Des Moines, IA and Scott D. Cunningham (Courtney) of Dallas Center, IA. Grandfather of Christopher, Monica, Meghan, Jordan, Camden, and Hudson. Brother of James Cunningham of Ada, OK. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families. Family and friends will honor and remember Chick's life by gathering to visit in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), WALTHAM on Tuesday, April 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. before leaving in Procession to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at a later date. For complete obituary, guestbook and directions please visit www.JoyceFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2022.

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Michelle Wadle

April 18, 2022

So very sorry, Scott, for your father's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I always enjoyed the funny stories you told of you and your dad's interactions. You were your his rock and his friend. Hold onto those precious memories.

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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Joyce Funeral Home

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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1:00 p.m.

Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church

880 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02452

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