NORWICH – Patrick C. “Buck” Cummings, 61, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.
Buck was born on June 12, 1951 in Norwich, the son of Donald and Genevieve LaBrock Cummings. He grew up in Norwich where he attended the Norwich schools and was a member of the Norwich High School Band. Over the years he had made his home in Norwich as well as Virginia. He worked as a lineman for a telecommunications company, owned and operated Doug’s Subs in Sidney and operated Buck’s Bait and Tackle shop in the Earlville and Hamilton area.
In his leisure time, Buck enjoyed fishing, playing pool, playing the drums and trying his luck at Lotto.
Buck is survived by his children Amie Cunningham and Jennifer Coombs both of MA, Kristopher LaRock Cummings of VA, Heather Cummings of TX, Patrick LaRock Cummings and James LaRock Cummings both of WV., his sisters Merrie Beadle and husband Gary, and Kimberly Cavanaugh both of Norwich and his brother Donald “Mike” Cummings of MN. Also surviving are his grandchildren Tyler, Jeremy, Baylei, Maddox, Kristopher K, his step-grandchildren Cameron and Tyler along with several nieces and nephews.
Buck was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Genevieve Cummings.
A celebration of Buck’s life will be heald at noon on Tuesday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon.