Richard George Cummings

Celebrating the Life of Richard George Cummings ~ November 5th, 1941 – October 11th, 2025

Richard George Cummings, age 83, of White Plains, NY, passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2025. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather who touched the lives of many. His infectious laugh and kindness will leave a joyous memory in all that he knew.

Richard George Cummings was born on November 5th, 1941, at Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. He was the son of Pauline Elizabeth Cummings, grandson of John Paul and Edith Edmond Cummings as well as Joseph and Nellie Willis. He attended Millbrook Central School District, where he played football.

Throughout his life, Richard worked as a Cook at several local institutions: Grasslands Hospital (now Westchester Medical Center), St. Agnes Hospital and Tarrytown Hall Nursing Home, spanning 30 years. While working at St. Agnes Hospital, Richard stayed active as a member of the hospital’s bowling & softball leagues. Richard wore many hats professionally, as not only was he a talented Chef; he also worked as a Custodian at Woodlands High School and R.J. Bailey Elementary School in the Greenburgh School District; and he had several Security Officer jobs over the years. Due to his commitment and awareness on the job, Richard received a Certificate of Appreciation in Public Safety from the City of White Plains. Richard was always willing to lend a helping hand and make a positive impact on the community.

Richard was a member of Union Baptist Church for 42 years, where he attended regularly until recent years. He always looked forward to the special services for Easter and Christmas. He will also be remembered for his generosity towards family and his community.

Richard George Cummings is survived by his wife Rosella Marilee Cummings; sons: Melvin Devnor (Felecia) Cummings of Peekskill, NY and Scott Alexander Cummings of Stamford, CT; sisters: Celeste Van Dyke of Bronx, NY, Barbara Dennis of Bronx, NY and Jonette Fenwick of Bronx, NY; grandchildren: Tierra Jacqueline Monet Cummings, Alexis Danielle Jackson, Tarique Devore Cummings and Kira Anne Cummings; six great-grandchildren; and was preceded in death by grandson Scott Alexander Cummings Jr. He also leaves behind sisters-in-law: Rosa Mae Hogans, Annie Ruth Godette, Brenda Faye Forman and Mary Joyce Godette; one brother-in-law John Jasper; and several nieces & nephews. Richard will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He will remain Forever in our Hearts.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID & various health concerns, as we phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Friday, October 24th, 2025, from 10:00AM-11:00AM at Union Baptist Church, followed by Funeral Service at 11:00AM. So you may come to the Church to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the days of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Richard G. Cummings entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Cummings Family during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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Please feel free to come to the church wearing a mask, & feel free to wear a mask inside the church &/or at cemetery, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have a coronavirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19/Measles; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to any facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or church & cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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You may send flowers, and/or as a lasting tribute you may choose to plant a tree in his name/memory/honor, and/or a contribution may be made in his name/memory/honor to Union Baptist Church (may be done simply through the donation link here in website just slightly below, or done on your own at address listed herein). If sending flowers, they may be delivered on either Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home or Friday, October 24th, 2025 by/before 9:45AM to Union Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!