David P. Kunze

KUNZE, David P. Of South Dennis, formerly of Roslindale, died peacefully in his home on May 9, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Judith C. (Orthman) Kunze, to whom he was married for over 48 years. Loving father of Stephen M. Kunze & his wife Carole of Germantown, MD and Joseph M. Kunze & his wife Heidi of Chelmsford. Dear grandfather of Lauren C., Paul J., Nicholas G., Hannah T., Erin J., and Matthew S. Kunze. Dear brother of Maureen Uber of Holbrook and Paula Hannigan of Wareham.Family and friends will gather to remember and celebrate David's life in the F. J. Higgins Funeral Home, 4236 Washington St. (Corner of Cummins Hwy.) ROSLINDALE SQUARE on Sunday, May 15th from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale on Monday, May 16th at 10:00 AM. Interment with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Boston Prostate Cancer Walk, 69 Farragut Ave., Somerville, MA 02144 or to: Sacred Heart Memorial Fund, Sacred Heart Parish, 169 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131. David was a graduate of Boston Technical High School and Boston University, and was an engineering manager for several computer companies, including Computer Control Company, Honeywell, Digital Equipment Corporation and Wang Labs. David was active in the Roslindale community for many years. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the United States, he co-founded the Roslindale Historical Society in 1973, and served as its President for many years. As part of Roslindale's local celebration of the Bicentennial, David organized and chaired a Bicentennial Parade Committee to put on Roslindale's first parade. Because of the success of this event, the parade became an annual event, with David as the chair of the committee for over 10 years. This Parade is called the Roslindale Day Parade, and continues to take place in October each year. David became a member of the Sudbury Company of Minute and Militia in 1973 and took place in many historic reenactments over the years. As recently as April, 2010, David took part in the Sudbury Militia's annual March to Concord on April 19, Patriot's Day. David has also been a long-time member of the Friends of Minuteman National Historical Park in Concord. David also spent much time painstakingly restoring his home on Poplar Street, the oldest house in Roslindale, built around 1725. He was determined that the restoration work be as authentic as possible. He obviously reached his goal, since in February, 2001, David was honored for his restoration work by the Boston Preservation Alliance. In 2001, David and Judith retired to South Dennis. Since moving to South Dennis, David was an active member of the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee and a member of the Yarmouth Militia. For directions, on-line guestbook and video tribute go to www.fjhiggins.com F. J. Higgins Funeral Home Exclusive Provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care"