William J. Cummiskey Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-01T15:00:00
End: 2025-03-01T16:00:00
Location: St. Bernard Church

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William J. Cummiskey of East Aurora, New York, who passed away at the age of 95, on February 19, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis "Frank" Cummiskey and Mary Ellen Cummiskey (Hogan); his wife Mary Bickel Cummiskey (Wise); his son William Cummiskey (late Donna); and his siblings, John Cummiskey, Francis "Frankie" Cummiskey, Mary AuBuchon (late Bill) and Patricia Ann Cummiskey.

He is survived by: his sons, Robert Cummiskey (Elizabeth) of Lancaster, NY, Daniel Cummiskey (Marianne) of Clarence, NY and John Cummiskey (Salvina) of Lancaster, NY; and his stepchildren, Barbara Speer (Mike) of Seneca, SC, Peter Bickel (Joellen) of Gibsonia and James Bickel (Beth) of Aurora, OH. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Bernard Church, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes

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February 28, 2025

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“A truly wonderful gentleman ...an American hero for his service, a selfless friend to others. Job well done. Godspeed Terry Lynch, Michael Lynch and family”

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St. Bernard Church
95 E Corydon St, Bradford, PA 16701

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St. Bernard Church
95 E Corydon St, Bradford, PA 16701

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