Daniel John Cummiskey's Obituary
Big Rapids - Daniel J. Cummiskey, 79, of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at his residence.
He was born April 14, 1940, in Detroit, the son of Edmund A. and S. Katherine (Waters) Cummiskey, and graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1958. In 1962, Dan earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Ferris Institute, and began work as a banker at First National Bank & Trust in Big Rapids.
On August 10, 1968, Dan married Kathleen Ann Cusack. In 1975, he accepted a position at Thompson Savings Bank in Hudson, working there until retiring in 1992. Dan and Kathy returned to Big Rapids in 2001 where they built their retirement home.
Dan is survived by his wife Kathy; their son Patrick James (Sasha) Cummiskey of Savage, MN; their daughter Joyce (Rorick) Miller of Grand Rapids; their granddaughters Abby and Olive Cummiskey; his brother Patrick James Cummiskey of Skidaway Is., GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Carolyn.
Dan loved his granddaughters, his dogs, granddogs, and every dog he ever met! He enjoyed working in his yard, and his neighbors knew him for his quick wit and sense of humor.
At this time, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Coalition) of Mecosta County, 18400 220th Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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