August 9 1934- October 31 2022
Joan Audrey Cummings of Mt. Sinai NY passed away October 31 at Stony Brook Hospital.
Born in Brooklyn NY and raised in Rockville Center, Joan graduated from Southside High School then Cortland State College and earned her masters degree at Stony Brook University. She enjoyed a 25 year career as an elementary school teacher in the Middle Country School District.
Joan and her late husband of 44 years, Wade, raised five sons; Wade, Keith, Todd, Darrin, and David. In addition to her sons, she is survived by 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Joan’s extended family, along with the family of her identical twin sister Alice, was the pride and joy of her life. She established a decades-long tradition of large family vacations which included as many as 50 happy revelers. These summer sojourns will continue in perpetuity as her lasting legacy.
Joan and Wade’s sailboat was aptly named Forever Young, inspired by the beautiful lyrics of Bob Dylan’s prayerful song. Strong, resilient, loving, and spirited; Joan will be Forever Young in our hearts.
Visitation will be held on Sunday November 6, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at O.B.Davis Funeral Home, 1001 NY 25A Miller Place, NY 11764
Funeral Service will be held November 7, 11 AM at the Wading River Congregational Church, 2057 N Country Road, Wading River, NY 11792
Interment to follow the funeral service at Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the Cummings family has requested donations be made to Wading River Congregational Church.
Joan A. Cummings, age 88, of Mount Sinai, New York passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022.
A visitation for Joan will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at O. B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, New York 11764. A visitation will occur Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, New York 11764. A funeral service will occur Monday, November 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Wading River Congregational Church, Wading River, New York. A committal service & interment will occur Monday, November 7, 2022 at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Blvd, Calverton, New York 11933.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.obdavismillerplace.com for the Cummings family.
