John Rodgers CUMMINGS

CUMMINGS - John Rodgers
Of Sedona, Arizona died suddenly on June 12, 2023 in Ojai, California, he was 90. John graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He then pursued his graduate education at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he earned a master's degree and doctor of science in electrical engineering.In 1968 John and three of others founded Comptek Research, Inc., which was later acquired by Northrop Grumman. John served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, CEO, and Senior Scientist before he retired from Comptek in 1996. John was a loving companion for 42 years to his wife, Barbara (nee Schieble). John and Barbara lived in wonderful places across the United States, including New York, Virginia, California and Arizona. A Sedona resident since 1998, John served as Lay Minister at St. Andrews Episcopal Church and Assisting Minister at Christ Lutheran Church and a member of the church choirs. John continued his love of singing through retirement, singing for many years in the Canyon Singers and Master Chorale of Flagstaff. He also served on the Flagstaff Symphony board from 2003-2006 and as treasurer in 2003-2004.John was a proud father who loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren beyond measure. He leaves behind his son, Sean Cummings of Reno, NV, daughter Siobhan Davis of Raleigh, NC (Jay Davis), and son, Scott. Grandchildren, Eyreka Cummings Trice of Reno, NV (Aaron Trice), Kristen Davis Moore of Portland, OR (Alex Moore), and Dylan Davis of Seattle, WA. And Great grandchildren Tennley and Maverick Trice. He will be missed by all who knew him, and will be celebrated for his love of: life, music, a good meal, a great glass of wine, his cats, and his devotion to the people he loved. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church Sedona, AZ on August 3. A committal service Westfield Cemetery, Chautauqua, New York date to be decided.