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Gary Cummings Obituary

Gary G. Cummings, age 57, of Jamestown, N.Y., died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Erie, Pa. Born in Erie, Pa. on August 22, 1922 the son of the late Bruce E. and Louise Hancock Cummings. He was a graduate of Sherman High School before serving in the United States Navy for seven years. He loved all things mechanical and worked as a diesel mechanic with Cummins, Ray's Service and many others. He had a great love for making models of many things including cars and ships. He was a great fan of Star Trek and enjoyed sitting around the camp fire at his sisters farm. Most of all, he loved his family who will miss him greatly. Gary is survived by three children; Michael "Melissa" Cummings, Tammy "James" Carter all of Kansas and John "Shannon" Lee of Texas. He also leaves his three sisters; Brenda "Bruce" Stebbins of Westfield, N.Y., Linda "Bob" Kurt of Erie and Sandy (and Paul Landon) Arrigo of North East. Gary also leaves six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services were private at the convenience of the family. Burial in Mina Cemetery. Memorials my be made to: The Veteran Administration Medical Center to Honor the Hospice Unit., 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on May 6, 2010.

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Josh Arrigo

May 7, 2010

Gary was an amazing uncle! with more jokes than needed! loved the guy! u will never be forgotten!

May 6, 2010

When Gary comes to mind I think of the 'shot gun sounds' keeping the the birds away from the blueberries and the hot cars you would see running the roads of South Ripley. I'm sorry you girls for the loss.
Alan Barber ( Welches, OR.)

Karen Burns

May 6, 2010

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Brother Gary.We will miss seeing him sitting around the camp fire.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.God bless you ,Gary. Karen and David

Gerry Vickey Valahovic

May 6, 2010

I remember when Gary was born. His Mom lived nexted door to me on Wallace St. in Erie. I know your loss is great and hope and pray that you will get through it with the aid of your family and friends.

Gary Osborne

May 6, 2010

Sorry for your loss Sandy. Thinking of you and hoping you are remembering good times.

Robert Odell

May 6, 2010

I considered Gary a Friend and fellow Veteran. I work at the VA, and Will miss seeing Gary. I know he is in a better place, and is well taken care of. It was my pleasure to make Gary feel as comfortable as possible. God Bless you Gary.

Mary

May 6, 2010

My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Gary had a good work ethic and enjoyed people. He will be missed by many. Does God care? Jehovah God will end all suffering. His words in the scriptures at Revelation 21:4 bring comfort and give hope.

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