Charles F. Dunn

Charles F. Dunn Aug. 27, 1927 - May 4, 2008 DANIELSON - Charles Francis Dunn, 80, of Danielson, CT died in a car accident on Sunday, May 04, 2008. Mr. Dunn, a retired insurance executive, was born in Torrington, CT and grew up in Hartford. He was the only son of the late Francis and Sadie (Chevalier) Dunn. After graduating from Weaver High School in Hartford, Mr. Dunn served in the Army Signal Corps in the Philippines at the end of World War II. He attended the University of Connecticut Fort Trumbull Branch, New London, and completed his degree at the University of Chicago. He entered the field of commercial property insurance underwriting and worked for a number of insurance companies including Caledonia Insurance Company, the American Casualty Company, CNA Insurance, and Allendale Insurance. In 1972, Mr. Dunn joined the Travelers Insurance Company, rising to Vice President for Large Account Commercial Property before his retirement. Mr. Dunn was passionate about many things including classical music, theater, history, and art. He actively shared his interests by leading classes in the Learning in Retirement program at Quinebaug Valley Community College and through his participation in Elder Hostels around the world. He loved foreign travel and visited many countries in Europe and Asia, as well as Australia. He especially loved Italy and made numerous trips there throughout his retirement. His greatest passion however, was his family. He is survived by four children, Carolyn Dunn (Robert Gribbon), of Beltsville, MD, Thomas Dunn (Susan) of Upper Montclair, NJ, Sharon Cantatore (Raymond) of Scarsdale, NY, and Mary Baxter (John) of Pasadena, CA and eight grandchildren, Deva, Asha, and Jaishree Goodman, Ellen and Michael Dunn, John Cantatore, and Lauren and Megan Baxter. His first wife, Margaret Fagan Dunn died in 1969 and his second wife, Mary Hinkel Dunn died in 1997. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Danielson on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 11 AM. The family will be receiving friends and neighbors at the Dunn home at 135 Broad Street, Danielson, immediately following the service. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Red Cross Charter Oak Chapter, 209 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032. Gagnon-Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson is in charge of arrangements.