Eugene A. Cummings, 87 years, of Brandon, Florida, formerly of Hemlock, NY, died June 21, 2016 at his home. He was born in Rochester, NY, June 24, 1928 the son of Benjamin and Mary Reynolds Cummings.
Gene also was a graduate of Hemlock School and belonged to the NY State Horsemans Association. He served his country in the US Army from 1954 – 1956. He retired from Pinco in Lima, and was actively involved with harness racing with the Cummings Stables.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Thelma Shuster of Florida.
Friends are invited to attend his graveside service, Saturday August 20, 2016, 11:30 AM, Evergreen Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Springwater. Rev. Richard Hass officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Gene was a good guy & a good friend. Sometimes I’d stay overnite with Gene & Ivan after paddocking late for Haslips in the 70s. They always made scrambled eggs in the morning that you could drink thru a straw. Talked about it to this day- miss them both
Gene and Ivan lived behind us in Batavia downs trailer court. If I walked by he would say come here a minute. I would say I have to get Fred’s supper. He would keep bugging me so I would go. Next thing Fred would come – where is my supper?
HE WOULD NEVER LET ME FORGET THE TIME HE BABYSAT FOR US. LINDA WAS A BABY AND CHERIE WAS 2. LINDA WAS CRYING AND CHERIE WAS SAYING I WANT MY MOMMY. NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT WAS THE LAST TIME!
WE HAD A LOT OF FUN THROUGH THE YEARS WITH HIM.