Penny, in her youth was a defender of our people and freedom. A tough intellectual striving for learning, education and justice. As an adult, she was an educator, mentor a quiet leader who led through example and inspiration. I will miss you , your quiet laughter and the indelible joy and happiness you brought into my life. Heaven is a better place now that you are there. I will love you forever. Thank you for being a part of my life and family. My condolences to you juju , your family, Julie and all of you who had the opportunity to be a part of her life. 

Cuz Dave

My deepest sympathy to the family. I'm met Alice  a few months ago. I would see her every few weeks.I would help her  around the house. We would talk and laugh  for hours . In one of those talks we discovered that we had the same birthday. After that we decided we were gonna try to celebrate our birthdays  at a later date. She always told me she  loved her daughter dearly.. And the special love she had for her grandson.I am so sorry she is no longer with us.I will miss you 💔

Omg Alice my neighbor 😪😪I still can't believe you got your wings. May you RIP 🙏

So very sorry to hear of her passing. I only knew her for a couple of weeks in her computer class but I enjoyed her class on line! She was very knowledgeable and patient. I’m shocked! My condolences to her family.

To Alice's Family:
Alice's passing is a great loss.  My condolences to you.
Alice was a true professional, patient with class questions and a great listener.  Above all she was personable and conducted her classes with exemplary knowledge that she knew how to convey.
She was a wonderful person I will miss.
Sincerely,
Harvey Eagle
Si Beagle class member

My sincere condolences to her family and Friends. I enjoyed her teaching for 2 semesters. She was very knowledgeable and shared her experience with us. 
Sincerely,
Pauline Coleman

I only just met Alice online in her IPhone class and am very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a great instructor. Sending sincere condolences. 
Therese Bause

I had the privilege of knowing Alice since 2019 as a knowledgeable, competent, proficient, highly qualified, and caring technology instructor for the Queens UFTWF Si Beagle Learning Center. Her calm and professional demeanor has earned the respect and admiration of many of us especially her students who she has touched with her expertise and teaching skills. 

Her sudden passing was a sad and tragic loss for us. We will sorely miss her.  Alice will always remain alive in our memories.
 Please accept our sincerest prayers, sympathy, and condolences. May Alice rest in peace.

Grace and Peace,
Sharing sincere condolences, prayers of comfort and an abundance of love to the beautiful village of our beloved Alice Cumba. 
Alice was a gem to the Si Beagle Program and those she taught. Her calm demeanor and depth of knowledge, gravitated many retirees to take her  Queens courses listed. We will miss you.
Love Always!
Laurie Kingsberry 
Queens. Coordinator

Alice, mi amor,
Time and distance didn’t keep you from my heart, my boricua TiTi. You were strength and compassion, smiling eyes and warmth, rebellion and acceptance, balance and passion, and you were beloved, my old friend. When you are laid to rest… al igual que tus enseñanzas, tu recuerdo será una semilla, plantada para crecer y nutrir a aquellos de nosotros que tuvimos la suerte y la bendición de conocerte.
We love you and we miss you,
Marco

Alice was interested and curious about traveling to exciting places, and we enjoyed sharing stories. She was such a refined and upstanding person and always willing to help. Her kindness and friendliness were heartfelt. I will miss her so   much. 
My very deepest sympathy to Alice's family.
 May her memory always remain for a blessing.

Alice, you are the greatest blessing life ever gave me. I will forever cherish the laughter, the tears, and every memory we created together. You were not only my best friend, but my safe place, and my heart. Though you are no longer here in body, your spirit lives within me—guiding me, loving me, and reminding me of the beauty of our bond. I carry you with me always, and I love you more deeply than words could ever express. Until we meet again, you will forever be a part of my life.

I knew Alice for many years. She was a gentle and wise woman. A woman of dignity and honor. I will miss seeing her. I will miss her quiet, gentle demeanor that was always a welcoming balm to my hectic days.

Alice's passing is a great loss to her family and all who knew her.  She was a good and beautiful human being who will be missed by all who knew her.

OBITUARY

Alice Mary Cumba

December 25, 1952 – September 17, 2025

Thomas M. Quinn & Sons Funeral Home

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