He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Catherine Marie Dailey-Barnes Cummins; two sons, Joseph Cummins of Massachusetts and Jeffrey Brown of Terre Haute; three daughters, Jessyca Comer of Plainfield, Jill Cummins of Massachusetts, and April Clark of Terre Haute; a brother, Mike Cummins; two sisters, Patricia White and Pam Meeks; twelve grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Tom and Robert Cummins.
Joseph retired from Heartland Residential Services. He enjoyed cooking, watching the Bears and the Cubs. He also enjoyed restoring old homes. Most of all, Joseph cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Per his wishes, no services will be held. Roselawn Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net