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James Cunningham Obituary
James Roscoe Cunningham of Middletown NY, died on Friday, August 22, 2008 at home. He was 68.
The son of the late Roscoe and Catherine Sheen Cunningham, he was born on June 29, 1940 in Middletown, NY. James was a 1958 graduate of St. John's High School in Goshen and St. Vincent's College in Latrobe, PA. He worked as a teacher all of his life, both in Otisville, NY and later in Miami, FL. Following his retirement from teaching, he became the educational director for the American Welding Society. He moved back to the Middletown area 6 years ago and was a member of the B.P.O.E., the Eagles and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was a beloved father, brother, and uncle.
James is survived by his wife, Karyn Cunningham; two sons, Lawrence R. Cunningham of White Lake and Eric J. Cunningham of NC; three daughters, Elizabeth Cunningham of Georgia, Miriam Lomaskin of West Virginia and Megan Cunningham of Florida; two sisters, Mary Szulwach and Martha Wieman, both of Middletown; two grandsons, Daniel and Steven, and his nieces and nephews, Lynn, Christine and Mandi, Kurt and Christian.
There will be no visitation.
Cremation was held privately.
Memorial contributions in James' name may be made to the Middletown Humane Society, 142 Bloomingburg Road, Middletown, NY 10940.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home. www.applebee-mcphillips.com or 845-343-6309.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Cunningham
Megan Cunningham
July 1, 2009
Happy belated birthday! Sorry for the "belated" bit of it, I was too busy celebrating it for you. :)
Daddy and I
June 23, 2009
Megan Cunningham
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas to you, Daddy, and all of our wonderful friends and family. Each and every one of us is truly missing you this Christmas, but we know you're spending it somewhere better. Love you so much.
Megan Cunningham
December 14, 2008
Christmas is coming and I miss you more than anything. Love you so much.
Suzanne Tatham
December 13, 2008
It was our pleasure to know you for so many years and to watch your littlest Angel grow up into a beautiful woman to be very proud of. Christmas is coming and we will once again reminisce about holidays past with the Cunninghams. You are always in our thoughts and we will always remember (in no specific order): Pollo Tropical, Spagetti & Meatballs, "puttering," newspapers at the pool with Uncle John, and many other fun things. You have a special place in our hearts.
Barbara Feldman
October 15, 2008
I enjoyed working with Jim at Royal Green Elementary. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
CINDY PLANT
October 8, 2008
Megan, Your Dad was a big part of my day from reading all of his (quite humorous) emails, listening to his offers of help while I was ill, to seeing him at The Eagle's Club and having 'our talks' while planning upcoming charity events. He was oh so proud of you Megan! Know that with each step you take, he's right along side of you if not pushing from behind...keep your goals in sight and always remember and cherish your Dad's love, he's in your heart, forever and ever. *Cindy Plant* Treasurer, Ladies Auxiliary Eagle's #544 and a friend.
Jeanne Fehn
October 2, 2008
bjfehnTo Martha,
All my sympathy and love to your family. I feel very lucky having had a chance to know Roscoe. He had a great sense of humor. I loved listening to all his stories. Roscoe was one of the finest human being I have ever met. He will be greatly missed.
Jeanne Fehn,Middletown,N.Y.
Larry cunningham
September 30, 2008
hey pop i love you im a roscoe thru and thru.
~Love Larry
Tery Roman
September 29, 2008
Megan,
I remember Jim's quick wit and funny stories. Most of all I remember how he would light up when asked how you were doing. His good traits will live on in you always.
Midway (Nani) Perla
September 28, 2008
Megan,
Don Jim, as I always called your dad, was a wonderful person. I shared so many memorable moments with him, when you were a little girl. He loved you so much. He loved taking you to bed and reading a book. He always had a smile in his face. He brought so many gifts to my life, I will never forget him.
With caring thoughts,
Brian, Pilar & Emily Gambill
September 28, 2008
Megan,
We had the fortune to meet your dad in Miami and we are grateful for the wonderful person he was to my mom (Nani). He was always smiling and that’s how we will always remember him.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." - From a headstone in Ireland
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heather
September 26, 2008
Uncle Ross was kind, supportive, and generous. I miss his quick wit and his ability to find the humor in any situation...He was loved and will be missed by his family and friends.
Kurt
September 25, 2008
My uncle, my friend, words will never express the love and caring I have, or the inescapable void I feel with you gone. No more sorrow, only solace, knowing you are in a place where I will see you again with the ones we cherish. Slainte.
Maria Wieman
September 23, 2008
I still have a voicemail in my cell phone: "Hi, Masha, it's your favorite uncle Jim..", and when I go through new messages I always listen one that he sent me. For such a short time that I knew him, he really became my favorite uncle...He was always nice to me.
I am glad that life brought us together and I am sorry that not for long. Uncle Ros, I just want to thank you for all this memories that you left after yourself.
And thank you that made me believe in Santa Claus.
Martha Wieman
September 23, 2008
Ros - My dear brother, my forever friend and my P.I.C. Your sudden absence has left a void in my life, too large to fill and nothing will ever quite be the same. I miss our conversations, the laughs we always had and just knowing you were always there for me. I love you. I know we'll be together again. See you over the mountain.
Megan Cunningham
September 17, 2008
Daddy,
I love you more than anything this world has to offer. Thank you for all of the memories, the great times we've shared, and the ice cream Mom never knew you gave me. I'll never forget our Christmas mailbox that we passed notes in, fishing, trips to the range, math homework, the club, turkey sandwiches, our matching Honda Civics and so much more... but most of all, I will never forget the look in your eyes when I walked across the stage to receive my diploma at my high school graduation. I wish you could be here for my college graduation, my wedding, my kids, and more, but I know you're in a better place.
Thanks for always being proud of me and loving me unconditionally. I couldn't have asked for anything more in a father, and am so blessed to have had you for as long as I did.
I love you so much.
Love,
Megapoo
"I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my daddy you'll be."
Mayra Varona
September 16, 2008
I was very saddened by the news. I always remember the fun we had at Royal Green and how Jim made our working days brighter. I learned so much from him! He taught me all about the Irish and I'll never forget his tales about the nuns. I was looking forward to seeing him this summer . All my sympathy and love, La Contessa (that's how he called me)
Katherine O'Keefe Honey
September 16, 2008
What an Irish story teller Jim was! I loved to listen to the stories he fabricated for Megan before she went to sleep at night. The imaginary people came to life. He always had a story, a smile and a great sense of humor. I loved being at their house and listening to the Irish music. One can never have enough Irish, you know!
Kerry Wohlstein
September 16, 2008
Jim was a dedicated teacher. Students loved him and they treated him with respect and love. I am sure that God is asking Jim's advice about everything from animals to his wonderful daughter Megan to fishing. He will be missed.
Juan Varona
September 15, 2008
The world is a little darker now that the twinkle in Jim Cunningham's eye has been taken to heaven.
Karyn Cunningham
September 15, 2008
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
You will be missed.
With Love,
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JoAnn Terwilliger
September 7, 2008
To the family,
I was sorry to read of Mr. Cunnigham's death. I was a student at Otisville when he taught history. He always kept his classes interesting and prepared us well for the Regents. I remeber he had quite a sense of humor but certainly could get serious when coaching the basketball team.
My sympathy to all of you for your loss.
Sincerely,
JoAnn Pollo Terwilliger
JACK DESHLER
August 28, 2008
To the Cunningham Family my deepest sympathy. I was looking forward to seeing him at the reunion
Bob Hart
August 27, 2008
I remember Roscoe well. He saved my neck. St. Francis College was playing St. Vincent's in basketball, at St. V. I went on a bus and went looking for him to say Hi. I got caught by some fraternity guys who were going to shave STV into my hair, but Roscoe was there and convinced them to let me go. That's the kind of guy he was, fun loving and a good guy.
Bob Welch
August 26, 2008
Mr. Cunningham was my history teacher at Otisville. He was a great teacher and a great person. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family.
kevin williams
August 26, 2008
to a good friend and fellow brother you will be missed
DANIEL SHOEMAKER
August 26, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
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