BUFFALO, N.Y.
Gerald (Jerry) Cumbo, 75, of Buffalo, N.Y., and previously Blue Hill, after a year-long battle with cancer, passed away at his home on Oct. 4, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Buffalo, N.Y. He was in the Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a military police officer. He had a passion for woodworking, carpentry, boat building and sailing. In 1992, he moved to Blue Hill with his family and built a house. He worked as shop manager at the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin for more than 10 years. Following retirement, he pursued bird carving at the Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor, becoming very proficient. His bird carvings were displayed in numerous galleries in Maine.
He is survived by his wife, Mercuria Cumbo, and daughter, Leona Soule. He is also survived by a sister, Jean (Frank) Singleton, cousins, relatives and many friends. The family will be present at the John E. Roberts Funeral Home in Amherst, N.Y., on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, from 10 to 11 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Flowers are declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Lafayette Family Cancer Care Center in Brewer. Share your condolences at www.jerfh.com.