William E. "Bill" Dunn, Jr., 90, Bradenton, passed away June 11, 2016 at Blake Hospital following a lengthy battle with cardiac disease. Bill was born September 7, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. His mother, Kathryn, father, William Sr. and sister, Audrey preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eileen Marie, and son, William E. Dunn, III, both of Bradenton. Following graduation from South Shore High School, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving 3 years as a Signalman 3rd Class in the South Pacific theater during WW II. Following discharge from the Navy, Bill graduated from DePaul University, Chicago in December 1950, and then embarked on a 30 year career with American Can Company, with management assignments in Employee Relations/Human Resources in various locations around the country, including Corporate Headquarters in New York City. Bill and Eileen retired to Bradenton in November 1991 from Clarks Summit, PA. A Memorial Mass will be held in the Chapel at Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church 9:30 AM Wednesday, June 22, 2016 with Internment on 11:00 AM Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Bill's name to Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church, 2850 75th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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