Cathy Cummings Obituary News: Cathy Cummings, a former mayor of The Village, a respected restaurateur, and a devoted wife and mother, passed away after bravely battling gallbladder cancer. She was 62 years old.
Her husband, Sean Cummings, proprietor of Sean Cummings Irish Restaurant in Oklahoma City, shared the news of her passing on social media, reflecting on her remarkable ability to brighten any room she entered.
He described her as someone who exuded happiness and had a unique gift for connecting with people on a profound level.
Cathy was born in Kansas City, Missouri. She received her education at St. Teresa’s Academy in St. Louis. It was in The Village that she made her mark, dedicating herself to improving the community for her family and neighbors.
In a poignant 2020 interview with The Oklahoman, Cummings expressed her commitment to enhancing the quality of life for her five children—two sons and three daughters—who have since grown into adulthood.
Cummings’ impact extended beyond her familial ties; she was deeply involved in the local restaurant scene, owning Vito’s Ristorante, where she shared her family’s cherished recipe for Italian tomato sauce.
Her culinary endeavors brought joy to many, further cementing her legacy as a beloved figure in The Village and beyond.