Stephen A. Dunn, Sr., of Greenwood Lake, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 14, 2013 after a 37-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was 70 years old.
Stephen was born on February 25, 1943 in Manhattan, N.Y., the only child of Theresa and Albert Dunn. He was a retired New York Transit Police officer who resided in Greenwood Lake for 45 years.
The Multiple Sclerosis may have limited him physically; however, it never damped his spirit. He was strong and brave in the face of countless medical issues. His will to live blessed his family with 70 wonderful years with him. Although he could not speak the words, his love for his family shined through his sparkling blue eyes and beautiful smile as they entered his room.
Survivors include his dedicated and beloved wife, Barbara; his mother Theresa Dunn of Greenwood Lake; his son, Stephen A. Dunn, Jr. and wife Mary of Greenwood Lake; his daughter Kelly Brueckner of Chester, NY; his daughter, Erica Rosenthal and husband David of Monroe, NY; his grandchildren, Stephen, Jimmy, Lindsey, Lauren, Zachary, Emily, Caitie, Connor, and Cameryn; his son-in-law, James Brueckner of Chester, N.Y. and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father, Albert C. Dunn, Jr.
Visitation will be on Thursday, October 17th, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Friday at St. Stephens RC Church, Warwick, followed by interment in Warwick Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Stephen’s honor to the Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corp for their countless efforts and kindness throughout Stephen’s life. Greenwood lake Ambulance Corp - P.O. Box 223 Greenwood Lake, N.Y. 10925.