MARTIN OLIVER CUMMINGS

10/17/26-03/29/11 We lost a grand Irishman on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Martin was the youngest of five, born and raised in Ornmore, Co. Galway, Ireland. He arrived in the United States in 1949. He met his one true love, Mary Jeannette Cummings in 1951. They were married in 1954, and had seven lovely children that they cherished always: Margie Steinhauser, Edward Cummings, Brian Cummings, Jeannie Cummings, Kevin Cummings, Patty Darvishi and Sean Cummings. They made their home in Visitation Parish and their house was always the place to be, where a warm welcome could be found. Martin worked as a master tile setter and small business owner for the past 30 years. He believed in the gentlemen's handshake and the honor of his word. His work ethic was beyond compare, often working two and three jobs at a time. Martin lived his life fully with joy and compassion. He knew no strangers and welcomed every familiar face and lonely stray into his home. He was a devout Catholic whose faith never wavered. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. And while he loved his homeland and heritage sincerely, he was intensely proud of his citizenship in the United States. He is preceded in death by his beloved Jane, his great grandchildren, Francis Martin Noblitt and Ava Marie Noblitt, as well as his two older brothers, Michael and Jimmy and older sister, Brigid. He leaves behind his sister, Maureen Lawless, seven children, twenty grandchildren, five great grandchildren, six sons and daughters-in-laws, many nieces, nephews, and countless friends. His contagious smile and laughter, the lilt to his speech and beautiful voice will be greatly missed. We will always listen to "Galway Bay" and think of him with adoration. To say we loved him is somehow not descriptive enough. To say he will be sorely missed is also not descriptive enough of the holes left in our hearts. Nothing is difficult to the Brave and Faithful. Rest in Peace dear, beloved Martin. Godspeed to Heaven. Visitation will take place Saturday, April 2, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Funeral Mass to follow immediately. Visitation Catholic Church, 5141 Main Street, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either Benedictine Abbey or Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, KS. 1020 N. 2nd, Atchison, KS 66002. (Arr.: Kansas City Funeral Directors, 913-262-6310.)