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for JOHN CUNNINGHAM
Peter Jackson - Australia
June 28, 2023
Time continues to slip by but the memories live on forever!.
Such great memories John!
Peter Jackson - Australia
Hank Homes
June 27, 2023
It has been 10 years.....fond memories have not dimmed...RIP my friend.
Hank Homes
June 28, 2021
Peter Madden, John Collins, Clarke Graebner and I were laughing about memories...you are alive in our hearts Johnno.
Peter Jackson - Australia
June 28, 2021
Still sad to think he has gone but I will never forget him. He would always acknowledge people and remember them. A gentleman and a very caring man. RIP John!
Richard Gooch
June 27, 2021
Its been 35 years since we all worked together with John a the helm at Wang. It seems like yesterday remembering our Achievers trips and the good times we had. When I talk to some of the "Alumni", we enjoy our great fun memories.
John will always be thought of as an awesome leader and friend to all. May he rest in peace.
Dick Gooch
Richard Orlando
June 27, 2020
I still proudly tell people John was the most influential person in my professional career. Always encouraged me to take the most difficult assignments, told me to trust my instincts in making tough decisions (quickly vs. slowly!), and, he was always accessible when I needed advice and support. RIP.
Hank Homes
June 27, 2020
Johnno the world isnt the same without you. You are remembered often and fondly by friends and family. Rest in peace
Hank Homes
July 1, 2019
I can't believe it has been 6 years..you live on in the hearts of family and friends..miss you buddy
Peter Jackson
June 29, 2019
Time slips by but the memories live on!
Chuck Kempton
January 3, 2015
Just learned of John's death from Dick Gooch. I worked directly for John for six years at Wang. He was a fine leader and friend. My best to his family.
Chuck Kempton
John presenting Top Sales Award - Achiever Trip 1976
John Mead
December 9, 2014
A recent google search turned up this very sad news. I had the pleasure of working at Wang from '72-'87..all under John's amazing leadership. Attended 10 Achiever Trips over those years..each one so memorable..he knew how to inspire performance!! John, I'm sure you are sorely missed by all..thanks for your zest for life..your leadership..and your friendship those many years! Best to Ellen and the family.
June 30, 2014
The Wang family was blessed to have this man.
Robert Fritz
June 9, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Cunningham family. I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. Having worked for John at Wang during the 80's, he was the best and a steady beacon for all of us. He will truly be missed. God Bless John and family in this difficult time.
Bobbie Browning
August 4, 2013
I just learned of John's sudden passing. It was an honor to work under John's leadership and be motivated by him at many achiever trips in my 9 years in Wang Federal in DC. My condolences to the family.
Jeannette Spencer
July 28, 2013
Mr. John Cumningham was a phenomenal leader of Wang. When he left Wang; the company was never the same. My condolences to his family
Dick Gooch
July 25, 2013
Ellen, I did not hear about John's passing until today. We still have the "Pony Express" messaging in the West. John was one of my true hero's. He reminded us all of the "Angels" in our lives and made our years at Wang fun and worthwhile. He was loved and respected by us all. Our Achiever Trips were the best with him in charge. He was a great golf partner. I will miss him. Deepest condolences to you and your family.
Linda Gardner
July 23, 2013
Highly respected and engaged leader by all. His name was always in our daily discussions.
Linda Gardner, Dallas Texas
Peter Jackson
July 23, 2013
I would like to send my sympathy and condolences to the Cunningham family.
I got to spend time with John during his time in Australia and in many other cities around the world.
I never saw him put himself above others. I found John to be a great inspiration to me.
God bless you John, may you rest in peace.
The memories will live on.
Peter Jackson
Australia
Annie K Hughes-Zammit
July 22, 2013
John we ALL knew you! So many times throughout the years I made reference to something you said or did, the lessons you taught us, we spread your business sense to every place we worked. We also learned the human factor and how we have an obligation to ourselves and each other to do good. I don't know who else to get a Wangwriter to sell to customers. You are highly praised and will sadly missed.
Bob Peate
July 21, 2013
May you Rest In Peace. Your wisdom, infectious smile and love for life impacted all those that knew you.
-Bob Peate
Bob Gimigliano
July 19, 2013
Having just learned of John's passing, my prayers and condolences are with the Cunningham family. My God bring you moments of peace.
I was blessed to have worked at WANG headquarters during the exciting growth years of John's leadership. He was so inspirational to us all and leaves a great legacy !
Later I worked at Computer Consoles in Irvine, CA where John was CEO.During this time, I had some individual conversation with him and learned more about his passion for life and business.He had a calming presence about him that added to his playful humor.
Bob Gimigliano
Raleigh, NC
July 18, 2013
I worked at Wang during the great years under John's leadership and he was such an inspiration. At an ISWU and Partner conference John arrived late for his keynote speech. As I nervously waited for him at the door he finally arrived. When I greeted John I asked if he was ready for his speech. He reached into his suit pocket and pulled out a business card and said his notes were on it. I walked him into the ballroom and he took the stage. As he was speaking I looked at the card and it was empty, no notes. At then end of his speech the crowd gave him a standing ovation. What a great leader. Condolences to the Cunningham family.
Tim Corkery (Wang Alumni)
Jerry NeSmith
July 17, 2013
Mr. Cunningham was a wise and loved leader at Wang Labs, where I spent the best 13 years of my career. My sincere sympathy to the family. I am sure you are missing him very much.
Ganesh Seshadri
July 14, 2013
I wish his children, grandchildren, and he rest of his family could know just how much of a leader he was, and gave so many of us the great times we had in the '70s and '80s.
RIP
July 14, 2013
To the Cunningham family my deepest condolences. John taught me and many other a great deal about leadership and how to get things done. His honesty and focus were models for how people should interact as they strive to accomplish goals.
Tom Turner (Wang Alumni)
Ron Slate
July 14, 2013
John had more combined intelligence, grace, and humor than any other person I've met in business. He was a thoughtful mentor. My deepest condolences to the Cunningham family.
Patrick Maher
July 14, 2013
John, you made working at Wang fun. Just as Dr. Wang created the culture, you established the personality of the company. Thank you for the opportunity. You were respected by all, and you will be missed.
July 12, 2013
Great memories of John and Wang. Sympathy to Ellen and all the family.
Dottie Gall
Jack Malnati
July 11, 2013
It was an honor and a privilege to have worked with and learn from this larger than life personality at Wang Laboratories, RIP, John. My deepest sympathies to the entire Cunningham family.
Richard J Orlando
July 10, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Cunningham Family. I'll always remember John as a great industry leader, the BEST salesman I ever met, and, a fabulous mentor at Wang for a 20's something kid starting his sales career in technology, who always made the time to passionately share his valuable wisdom of business and life. Thank you John and you'll be sadly missed by all.
Joe Onstott
July 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family. John has been supportive to me and he will be missed. John was a Boston Icon that will never be forgotten.
July 10, 2013
Ellen, Trisha, Erin & all the Cunningham family, my deepest sympathy. John was one of a kind! Thinking of you all!.
Sophia Henry-UBS
Annie Clifford
July 10, 2013
John Cunningham was a great man with a great sense of humor. A great leader. We were proud to work for him at Wang. He connected me to the Chicago office in 1980 after I had been laid off from three jobs that year. It was a bad economy at the time. I was hired and later transferred to the headquarters in Lowell. Those ten years at Wang were fantastic. I had great a great career there and loved being in the forefront of technology. It is very sad to see your life get cut short. You have a great legacy. Annie Clifford
Deb Belanger
July 9, 2013
I worked with John at Wang Laboratories during the 80s and he was bigger than life. He will be remembered fondly for his drive, compassion and humor May God bless him
John O'Brien
July 9, 2013
On behalf of my Dad... Joe O'Brien and the rest of my siblings... please accept our condolences on John's passing. John's mother Rose was not only my Dad's cousin ... but she was also my Dad's Godmother.
May John's soul rest in peace.
Prayers for each of you.
John O'Brien
July 9, 2013
We knew you when.....Grads at Boston College, neighbors in Wayland, streets of Nantucket, and St. Edwards Church. Kathy and I send our prayers to your family. Dr. Kevin Loughlin (Dover, Nantucket, and West Palm Beach).
Bonnie Towle Flanagan
July 9, 2013
John, what a leader you were to us at Wang. That spring in your step kept the 12th floor alive. God bless you and keep you. I will keep your wonderful family in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Needham
July 9, 2013
I worked with John at Wang - he was a wonderful, fun loving and supportive boss. He was a positive influence in my professional career and someone I could talk to. Rest in Peace John, you will truly be missed.
Karen Needham
John Trauth
July 8, 2013
Elllen, my deepest sympathies. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with john at Tuck. He was a fabulous guy! I remember him fondly. John Trauth
July 8, 2013
All of our thoughts are prayers go out to the Cunningham family ; John was a bigger than life character-- a great friend and mentor. He will be missed by all. Ted Leonsis
Dan O'Brien
July 8, 2013
Ellen, my sympathy to you and the entire Cunningham family. I grew up with John in West Roxbury, where we both graduated from St.Theresa's School in 1956. Then, we both graduated from BC High in 1960 and BC in 1964.
Charlie
July 7, 2013
JC, I will never forget your kind words of encouragement and infinite wisdom. This world we live in will never be the same without you. I regret not being able to tell you how much you meant to me and will cherish our memories forever.
Eric De Maertelaere
July 7, 2013
He was a big inspiration for all the people working at WANG. Although I never met him personally, his name was a legend within WANG EUROPE in Belgium.
Rest in Peace Mr. Cunningham
Eric De Maertelaere - EMEA Service Operations
July 6, 2013
Ellen and family - Our sympathy and prayers are with you in your loss. John will be remembered for a very long time as a great friend and business associate
Pauline and Sam Gagliano
Liz Schmidt
July 6, 2013
Rest In Peace John, you were a great man!
July 6, 2013
To the Cunningham family I offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. I had the honor of sitting with John at many of the Wang Achievers trips. John helped steer Wang Labs during it's glory days. I am sure that John was called by God to automate Heaven. Rest in peace my friend.
Anthony Paratore
July 6, 2013
Erin --my deepest condolences to you, your Mother , your sister and brotherinlaw and the entire family.
Your dear Father was everything to you.
I know that. May he rest in peace.
With love--Marjorie Hilton
July 5, 2013
I remember a very enjoyable, kind kid from West Roxbury. We often rode the Wren St bus together returning home from BC High. I am sorry, Ellen, for your great loss. My best to you, your family, and your siblings and regards to Dick.
Bob Ott
July 5, 2013
John was kind and good and always made me laugh out loud. He made going to work at Wang every day a pleasure. Much love and deepest sympathy. Florence Thys-Doucet
Lawrence Landry
July 5, 2013
Ellen, Our deepest sympathy John was a great man and a true leader. He will be missed.
God Bless you and the family
Larry & Jan Landry
Mary Kozlov
July 5, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with John in the early years of Wang Laboratories and so appreciated his enthusiasm and leadership
Lynda Page
July 5, 2013
I knew John at Wang. Brilliant man, big personality. My best wishes to his family and friends.
July 5, 2013
My sincere condolences to your family. I truly hope that that God of Comfort gives you the strength you need to endure this difficult time.
Elaine and Jim Murphy Tourtelotte
July 5, 2013
Ellen, Jim and I are praying for you and your family. It was good to see you last summer at dinner. Elaine Murphy Tourtelotte
Diane Fay
July 4, 2013
My heart goes out to all of u. Diane Halligan Fay
July 4, 2013
The world is now a darker place;the golf course a less enjoyable space.Your humor and wit will surely be missed,and committee meetings will no longer be anywhere as enjoyable.Peter G
July 4, 2013
I have confess I will actually miss your stinky cigars! We will miss your amazing wit and wisdom and hope you are with Christopher. god Bless you! We will take care of Ashley, the girls and grands! Xoxo
Bob Wildrick
July 3, 2013
My prayers are with you John. You added wit and good humor to all of us who were fortunate enough to know you. God bless you .
July 3, 2013
i will miss the weekly telephone calls johno--comparing notes-sharing concerns- bragging about wives ,children, and grand children. privledged to have you as a friend. yo always used to sign off by saying " now you be a good boy". i will miss you my friend. hank the bank
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