Arkport - Laurence B. “Larry” Dunn – 82 – of 638 Pine Knoll
Park, Arkport, died Saturday morning (September 23, 2017) at Hornell Gardens,
following a long illness. Born in Hornell on November 28, 1934, he was the son
of Eugene & Anna (Litell) Dunn.
Larry grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High
School (class of 1953). He was a veteran
of the US Army, serving his country during the Korean Conflict. While in the military, Larry was stationed in
several locations, including Ft. Dix, NJ and also in Germany.
Following his honorable discharge from the US Army, Larry
was employed as a machinist at the former SKF Industries, retiring in 1988
following 28 years of service. Larry
then worked as a carpenter for Doug Gamo Construction for 12 years.
He was a member of the Arkport American Legion and enjoyed
deer hunting and also small game hunting.
Larry thoroughly enjoyed spending time and working in his “wood shop”
making an assortment of wood products, including gun cabinets and toy
chests. Larry also enjoyed going to his
grandchildren’s sporting events.
Larry was preceded in death by 8 sisters and 4 brothers;
Lucille Edwards, Genevieve Graham, Beverly Coddington, Mildred Spendlove,
Margie Brown, Barbara Bill, Joan Marucha, Gerry Burley, Edwin, Harold, Eugene
Jr., and Robert. He was also preceded in
death by his grandson, Joseph Paddock.
He was married on July 11, 1959 to the former Margaret
Rechichi who survives. Also surviving
are 3 sons, Mike (Linda) Dunn of Haymarket, VA, Rich (Terrie) Dunn of Hornell
and Dan (Michelle) Dunn of Getzville, NY;
1 sister, Helen Kern of Springfield, VA; 5 grandchildren,
Jennifer, Eric, Adam, Alex and Ryan; 5 great-grandchildren, Mickayla, Dylyn,
Saige, Jaide and Emily; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Laurence B. “Larry” Dunn will receive friends
on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church
St., Hornell, NY where a Funeral Service will be held at the conclusion of
calling hours at 5:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. A private burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery will
be held on Friday for immediate family only.
Larry’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in his name be made to the Melanoma Treatment Center at Roswell
Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263 or Care
First (Hospice), 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870. The family would like to extend a special thanks
to the teams at Roswell, CareFirst and Hornell Gardens for the outstanding care
provided. In recognition of Larry’s service to his country during the Korean
Conflict, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at
half-staff. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
