Ralph was born in Franklin, NJ on November 20, 1927 to the late Barrett and Olive (Van Horn) Cummins. Ralph was a lifelong Hampton resident growing up at Grand View Farm. Prior to his retirement, he was a farmer until 1966 and a banker until his retirement in 1991. Ralph appreciated being involved with his community; he was an organist for over 30 years at the United Methodist Church in Swartswood, a former Scout Leader for Troop #96, a member of Branchville Businessmen’s Club, a member of the Mason Harmony lodge for 75 years, an active member of United Methodist Church in Newton and he spent 70 years working the Hampton Township elections polls. He was an avid traveler and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Ralph cherished spending time with his family; he enjoyed hosting and entertaining his friends and family.
The beloved husband to the late Doris Snook Cummins, Ralph is survived by his children, Jeff Cummins and his wife, Linda, Mark Cummins and his wife, Karen and Susan Cummins Virga and her husband, Keith; his grandchildren, Monica (Ziad), Amanda, Sarah, Parker and Gabriel and his great-grandchildren, Mahira and Rakan. Along with his parents and wife, Ralph was predeceased by his brothers, Paul and Jack Cummins.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Newton, 111 Ryerson Ave, Newton, NJ 07860. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at the church and interment to follow at Newton Cemetery, 19 Lawnwood Ave, Newton, NJ 07860.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out to Newton Medical Center Foundation, https://www.atlantichealth.org/about-us/foundations-auxiliaries/newton-foundation/online-donation.html.
