Francis "Earl" Cunningham, Sr.

It is with great sadness that the family of Francis Earl Cunningham, Sr. announce his passing on November 26, 2022. 

He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Cunningham and George Cunningham; his wife Donna Cunningham; his siblings, George Cunningham, Michael Cunningham, Thomas Cunningham, Dolores Rogers and Ruth Ann Kelly; and his son Joseph Cunningham.

Earl was an active member at St. Laurence Church.  He led their prayer group on Tuesday evenings for over 40 years.   He also served as a Eucharistic Minister

at St. Laurence Church.  Earl loved watching Philadelphia sports, especially the Phillies and Eagles, as well as Notre Dame football.

He is survived by: his sister, Theresa McDevitt; his children, Francis Earl Cunningham, Jr. (Patricia), Amy Gallagher (John); his stepdaughters, Lauri Painter and Kristi McDonald (Sean); his grandchildren, Timothy Cunningham (Kate), Justin Cunningham (Colleen), Courtney Cunningham, Lauren, Christian and Jack Gallagher; his step-grandchildren, Brianna and Thomas Gough, Colin and Dalton McDonald; and his great-grandchildren Tyler Cunningham and Isla Cunningham. He is also survived by his many beloved nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Viewing Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9:00-10:15 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle, 430 Valleybrook Rd, Glen Mills, PA, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery immediately following. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:

Alzehimer’s Association, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102 or

St. Laurence Parish, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082.