Philbert Roland Cummings

Philbert Roland Cummings obituary, Boston, MA

Philbert Roland Cummings

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Philbert Cummings Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Davis Funeral Home - Mattapan on Mar. 10, 2026.
Philbert Roland Cummings was born July 6, 1940, Port of Spain to Iona Cummings (deceased) and Danlee Cummings (deceased). He was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago where he met and married, Annette D. Cummings (deceased) July 1959. He moved to Boston, Massachusetts in 1973, and in 1979 Philbert was able to bring his four children to the United States.

Philbert had a love for playing football, watching western movies, and being a taxi driver. He was most known for having one of the cleanest vehicles you would ever see.

Philbert was the father of six children, Dawn McCloud (deceased) Darlene P. McFarlane, Gail D. Cummings, Philbert Cummings Jr, Erica I. Cummings (deceased) and Jillian J. Cummings.

Preceded in death by his two brothers Ellis Cummings and Everald Cummings.

He was survived by many who loved and cherished him. Grandchildren Shamel Proctor, Reginald McFarlane Jr, Realene McFarlane, Darius P. Price, Takiyah R. Cummings, Chanel J. Cowan-Cummings, Nerissa F. Trotman-Cummings, Marquise R. Cummings, Abygail J. Rudder and Charshara R.K. Harris; Great-grandchildren Shamel Proctor II, Khalessi Proctor, Greyson Proctor, Rylee Proctor, Daijon P. Price, Erica K. Cummings, Ta'Leek M. Hall, Destiny C. Price and Adonis A. Rudder-Cameron. One son-in-law Reginald F. McFarlane; two sisters-in-law Glenda Cummings and Rosalynn Cummings; and a host of extended family and close friends.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Tabernacle Church

70 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02121

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Mar

13

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Holy Tabernacle Church

70 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02121

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Davis Funeral Home - Mattapan

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.