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Thomas Cummings Obituary
Thomas J. Cummings, 69, of Monroe, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Daria, and his children, Daria and Michael. Mr. Cummings was born on November 4, 1945, the youngest son of the late Edward B. and Mary Hawksley Cummings. He was raised in Philipse Manor and Valhalla, New York. Mr. Cummings, who graduated in 1963 from Archbishop Stepinac High School, received a B.S. degree in accounting in 1967 from Fordham University, where he was a member of the Reserve Officers Training Corps and the Cadet Colonel of the Corp of Cadets. He was also a member of the Pershing Rifles. He graduated from the U.S. Army Ranger School in 1968 and served a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division, first as a platoon leader and then as a company executive officer. After his discharge, Mr. Cummings received an M.B.A. from Iona College and was licensed as a C.P.A. in New York State. He began his career as an accountant with General Foods and later worked for Chesebrough-Ponds. For the past 24 years he was employed as a manufacturing controller at Combe, Inc., in White Plains, New York. He served as a former director and treasurer of the Monroe Jaycees, member of the town Economic Development Commission, chairman of the Board of Finance, and member of the Board of Education. He also coached youth baseball, basketball and soccer. Mr. Cummings was a longtime member of the Whitney Farms Men's Club and enjoyed a variety of recreational activities, including golf, tennis, skiing and hiking. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his sister, Mary Elizabeth ("Betty") Hanifer and her husband James, and his brother, Edward ("Ted") Cummings and his wife Elaine. He also leaves behind a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues. He was tremendously loved and will be greatly missed. Visiting hours will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 6, at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at St. Jude Church, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Interment will follow at a future date in the spring at Monroe Center Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Cummings
Bob & Aleta Anzalone
March 8, 2015
Dear Cousin, Rest in Peace.
We will always remember the
Good Times we shared.
March 8, 2015
Dear Daria,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear at mass of your husband's untimely passing. I'm so very sorry. I often think about you when I remember my teaching days at St. Jude and when Guy (Buster) had you as a first grade teacher. He loved you, and he will be so saddened to hear about your husband. Take care of yourself. God Bless
Andrea Paddock & Family.
BARBARA IACOVETTI
March 7, 2015
Daria and family,
We were very saddened to hear the news about Tom's passing I remember the good times we had as neighbors when we lived next door I am sorry we lost touch
Sincerely
Barbara and Greg Iacovetti
Maureen Agoado Trunzo
March 7, 2015
Dearest Friend of our childhood: May your beloved husband, Tom, rest in God's eternal peace as he so well deserves. My love to you, Daria, Michael and Arthur. Always in my heart and prayers.
Mary Beth Hanifer
March 6, 2015
I will always remember Uncle Tom's kind smile and how much he loved his family. May he rest in peace. Aunt Daria, Daria , and Michael -- I am so sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roy & Ginny Van Brunt
March 6, 2015
Daria - Ginny and I were so saddened to learn of this yesterday. It brought me back to the time Tom and I shared as new Lieutenants at Fort Hood, each renting from the same landlord in 1968. Tom was one of a kind, and will not be forgotten. Know that we keep you and him in our prayers this weekend. If you ever want some away time in a warm place, please reach out to us down here in FL.
Robert Martin
March 6, 2015
To Daria and his family, we wish to extend our condolences and sympathy. Tom was a wonderful man, a great contributor to the town of Monroe. I always loved his relaxed attitude no matter how difficult the situation. It is hard to believe he has passed. He will be missed. Bob and Janice Martin (Asheville, NC)
John Roberge
March 6, 2015
Tom was simply the most wonderfull person and the best example of a father and husband I ever met. I am blessed to know him and his family.Monroe is a better place because of him.
Linda Picheco
March 6, 2015
Dear Daria and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Mike and Linda Picheco
Dave Zandan
March 6, 2015
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the Cummings family and Tom's friends. After reading these messages I feel I knew Tom more than from just playing tennis with him a few times a month for almost twenty years. He really loved playing and the comaraderie that came with it. We all saw his true nature of compassion and gentle nature ... Tom was always positive and had a engaging warm spirit. Rest in peace our friend.
Marc Clinton
March 5, 2015
I already miss Tom. I was tennis his instructor from 2010-2014. He was remarkable in terms of energy and dedication and had a huge and adventurous heart. My condolences to all of his family at this time. I am thankful to have known him.
March 5, 2015
I enjoyed catching up with Tom at the reunion for the Stepinac Class of 1963. I will remember him in the Masses I offer. Peace, Fr. Tom Madden
March 5, 2015
Jim and Betty,.Betty, we are very sorry to here of your brother passing. At least it was fast, and he was doing something that he liked(playing tennis)He will be in our prayers.Hope you and Jim are doing okay. Much Love, Tom and Denise
Ted & Elaine Cummings
March 5, 2015
Elaine and I pray the Lord will take good care of our brother and uncle to our children. Tom was such a loving person. It is hard to imagine what our lives will be like without his big smile, hearty laugh, and caring manner. To say we will miss him terribly seems a colossal understatement. We are forever grateful he was part of our lives. The attached photo shows his character at the time of his First Communion. His loving heart penetrates the camera lens. Jesus on earth as in Heaven was always helping, comforting, healing those if their hearts (their central character and love of their neighbor) were in the right place. Certainly, Tom's loving nature did not go unnoticed by the Lord throughout his life just as it did that day after receiving the Holy Eucharist for the first time.
God's blessings to you Tom and your family,
Ted and Elaine
Steve, Kris, Erica, Zoe and Skye Cummings
March 4, 2015
Uncle Tom we miss you and love you. Quick with a laugh and a great story teller and just a kind, sweet man. Aunt Daria and cousins we love you so much.
Susan & Jack Farley & Family
March 4, 2015
A fruitful life is not a blaze
Of sudden glory won
But just an adding up of days
In which God's will is done
God sends His children here with special tasks to do
And calls them home, one by one, when their work is through.
Tom's work here is through and it is time to return to the comfort and serenity of his savior's warm embrace for all of eternity.
Our family was blessed to know Tom as a devoted husband, a caring and supportive father, and a wonderful neighbor who would do anything for you -- we were truly blessed to have him with us and to be considered his friend. Our personal grief and sorry knows no bounds as we share this painful journey with Tom's family and his many friends.
May his soul rest in peace and may his family and friends overcome their grief at this time of his passing.
laura and Jim hanifer
March 4, 2015
We were very shocked to get word of Tom's passing, and Jimmy has many great memories of his times skiing with Tom and Daria as a teen as well as other family moments. While its been a while since we had seen the family, we truly feel for your loss, and hope to strengthen future sharing of special times in the future with the rest of you. He had a huge heart and was always smiling, I cant help but believe he would want us to know he watches over us still as he sits and joins his own parents in the everafter.
Jim and Laurie Hanifer, Robert (his godson) Renee, David and Megan.
March 4, 2015
Our country is in mourning for a veteran passed away today.
March 4, 2015
My boss, my friend, and my guardian, your wisdom and friendship were endless and you will be missed every day but certainly not forgotten. May you rest in peace. Daria, Daria and Michael, my thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love, Lisa
Jen Deloge
March 4, 2015
My heart breaks for all of you! Mr Cummings was a very special man and will be missed tremendously! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help!!
Tom & Daria at OBX, NC July 4th, 2014
Ted & Sonja Cummings
March 3, 2015
Our hearts are filled with cherished memories of the wonderful times we spent together with my dear Uncle (and Godfather) Tom. While we are devastated with his passing, we will celebrate his well-lived life: selfless service to the nation, loyal to his company, dutiful in his faith and boundless love for his family. Uncle Tom, you've clearly played life's course so well that God is letting you take "honors" on life's next tee shot.
March 3, 2015
Dear Daria: A part of our life has left us. We loved Tom very much and will miss him dearly. So many memories to reflect upon over 50 + years. Our prayers are with you. We will always be there for you, Daria & Michael.
Love, Bob & Aleta Anzalone
The Staff of Spadaccino Funeral Home
March 4, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
March 3, 2015
Daria,
Take comfort that your Dad, lived a wonderful and good life. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Keith and Margaret Garrett
Rick Thomas
March 3, 2015
Rest easy, Tom....my golfing buddy, my friend. They are all long, straight and down the middle now!
To Daria, Daria, and Michael, my deepest condolences. I know how much he will be missed. One day at a time.
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