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Michael Cummings Obituary
November 16, 2023
Michael Cummings, 82, of Canastota, passed away November 16, 2023. Michael was born in Utica, New York on June 5, 1941.
Michael retired from Oberdorfer Foundry. He was also a Retired Navy Vet.
In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by Father, Leo Cummings; Mother, Nancy Cummings; Wife, Jean; and Grandson, Michael Paul;
He is survived by his Daughters, Mary (Michael) Paul, Patricia (Todd) Etter, Kathleen (Roger) Bradstreet; Grandsons, Tommy Waite, Timothy Etter, David Etter, Matthew Paul; Granddaughter, Jennifer McGinnis, Jessica Waite; Six Great-grandchildren; and Sister, Candace Salmon.
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