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John Cummings Obituary
John Richard Cummings of Hamden, CT entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2013 at Masonicare Hospice in Wallingford, CT after a courageous year-long struggle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Mary Lou Rovelli Cummings. Loving father of Christine C. Milbank and her husband Thomas of Holladay, UT and Deborah J. Burt of Wallingford, CT. He also leaves a brother, Army Col. Francis J. Cummings (Ret.) and wife Ann of Boiling Springs, PA. Grandfather to three cherished grandchildren, Brian Burt, Nathaniel Milbank and Katherine Milbank. He is also survived by several cousins and a niece, Lisa Edwards (David) of S. Weber, UT and nephews David Cummings (Lorena) of San Antonio, TX and Kevin and Christopher Rovelli of Newtown, CT. In addition, he leaves two brothers-in-law, David L. Rovelli (Sandra) of Middletown, CT and Daniel F. Rovelli (Dr. Ana Paula Machado) of Newtown, CT. The family would like to thank the staff of the Father Michael J. McGivney Cancer Center, St. Raphael Campus, as well as the staff of Verdi-4 West, St. Raphael's
and Masonicare Hospice, Wallingford, CT.
Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Friday at 9:30 am, Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Joan of Arc Church, Hamden. Burial in St. John's Cemetery, Wallingford. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions to a charity of one's choice. http://www.siskbrothers.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Cummings
Jimmy Savastano
May 7, 2025
Never forget a great friend. Miss you smile.
jimmy savastano
May 7, 2023
Always remember you and your great smile. Great friend.
jimmy Savastano
May 7, 2021
Always a Great Friend. Miss forever.
James Savastano
May 7, 2020
Always remember your beautiful smile. Great friendship.Great Guy.
jimmy Savastano
May 7, 2019
John I miss you so much.You where a great friend during our times at the k of c. God bless all your family .
Joan Fogarty Matz
June 9, 2013
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a very nice and kind man.
Scott, Chris, Ryan, Mallory, Max, and Shaylen Ames
May 18, 2013
To Mary Lou and Family and the Rovelli Family,
So sorry for your great loss - he was a very kind man,. Always fun to chat and be with during Rovelli Family gatherings!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Min and Victor
May 17, 2013
Dear Mary Lou and family,
John was always so kind and ready to help others. We love him and will miss him dearly.
Lisa Gagliardi
May 17, 2013
Mary Lou - I am so sorry to hear about John. He was such a kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace John.
Kim Sandmann
May 17, 2013
Mary Lou and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. John was one of the nicest people I have ever met at KofC. He will be greatly missed.
James Savastano
May 16, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Neil Foley
May 15, 2013
With the souls of the righteous, give rest, O Lord, to the soul of Your servant, John, and, knowing his many years of devoted service to Your Church and its people, lead him to a place of light, a place of green pastures, a place of repose, where there is neither sorrow nor sighing, but only life everlasting. Forgive him all his sins of word or deed, for You are all merciful and love mankind, and unto to You are due all glory, honor, and worship, together with your Father and Your all-Holy, Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
May his memory be eternal!
andy calabrese
May 15, 2013
Marylou and family...I am out on medical leave, so sorry that I cannot attend the services...you are all in my prayers. john was very special..
sir knight andy calabrese
Anne Ramsey
May 15, 2013
Marylou and family - you and John are in my prayers! He will truly be missed!
Debbie Burt
May 15, 2013
Rest in Peace Dad we love you and miss you. You will always have a place in our hearts.
Maggie Batick
May 14, 2013
Marylou and family, I'm sorry to hear about John. He was a nice person. I worked with John at the Knights.
May 14, 2013
Mary Lou and family sorry for your loss.
Carmen J Reyes
May 14, 2013
Mary Lou and family,
So sorry to learn of John,s passing. Our prayers are with him.
Sincerely,
Jay McManus
Rich
May 14, 2013
To Mary Lou and family -- my deepest sympathy.
John will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Besides a wonderful supervisor, John was so much more -- a close friend and confidant who was always there whenever I needed him. We often reflected on our time spent in the AF working in the same specialty and how our lives shared career footprints, similarities, and paths. John was just a wonderful person and dear fiend. I will miss him dearly.
Dr. Jacob Seidner
May 13, 2013
Mary Lou, So sorry to read of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely Dr. Seidner and Staff
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