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Gerald "Jerry" Dunn Jr.

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DUNN, Gerald "Jerry"Jr. Gerald "Jerry" K. Dunn Jr., age 66, of Grove St. in Clinton passed away Saturday (April 19, 2008), beloved husband of Sally (Woodward) Dunn. He was born in Harford, CT on April 25, 1941 to the late Gerald K. and Bernice Dunn Sr. Jerry retired from the New Haven Register as a pressman, where he worked for over 25 years. He was a sports enthusiast, always rooting for the Yankees and the Giants. He was also a NASCAR fan, and loved his Corvettes and boating. He enjoyed his time in Florida at their winter home, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be sadly missed. Besides his wife of 38 years, he is survived by three daughters Carolyn Dunn and her fiance Jeremy Williams of Clinton, Heather Dunn of Groton, Andrea Dunn of Clinton, one son Gerald Janke of Maryland and one sister Nancy Lonergan of Old Saybrook. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Cameron, Christian, Kiara, Arianna, Rory, Reagan and Liam as well as several nieces, nephews and many good friends. He is predeceased by a daughter Nancy Dunn. Family and friends may visit the Swan Funeral Home, 80 East Main Street, Tuesday evening, April 22nd from 6-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrow in Essex. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Henry Carter Library, Route 81, Clinton. Please visit www.mem.com for an everlasting memorial.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 21, 2008.

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Ted Burnett

April 22, 2008

To Sally Dunn and kids. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with both you and your family. With love, Ted, Rachel, Emily, Thomas and Sarah Burnett.

Peter Gill

April 22, 2008

I was very sorry to hear the news. May he rest in peace.

Tim, Erin, Maggie, Julia, & Aidan Dunn

April 22, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's death. We certainly will continue to keep your family in our deepest thoughts and prayers, over these next hard days as well as in the weeks and months to come. May his peace, in time, bring you peace as well.

Kathy phillips

April 21, 2008

May your memories comfort you and be your strength. Please know that we are thinking of all of you. Deepest sympathy.
Love,
Dwight, Kathy and family

sheila dellavecchia

April 21, 2008

my deepest sympathy

Eunice Palumbo

April 21, 2008

For the many years I knew you while working in Clinton you were the best!
My condolences to Sally and your kids.

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