Services announced after Fall River native, FRPD officer for over 25 years, passes away

A Fall River native and former FRPD officer has passed away.

According to an obituary, 62-year-old Pete Cummings Jr. of Somerset died on Wednesday.

A graduate of Bishop Connolly High School, Pete was a police officer for the City of Fall River for over 25 years before he retired.

In addition to his love of family, fishing, hunting, his Irish heritage, and a trip to the range, “He was an active member of the Sakonnet Sportsman’s Club in which he held the position of Chairman of the Membership Committee.”

A visitation for Pete will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM in Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter Street, Fall River, MA 02720. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial arrangements will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that contributions in Pete’s honor be made to: Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hyland Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 or T2T.org