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1948
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2011
John Gunn Obituary
LAGRANGEVILLE - John F. Gunn, Jr., 63, a lifelong area resident, died on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Born on January 30, 1948 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of John F. Gunn, Sr. of Poughkeepsie and the late Jane Armstrong Gunn. A self-employed machinist, he owned and operated Gunn's Automotive Machine Shop in LaGrangeville for 30 years. He loved building motors and drag racing at Lebanon Valley.
On May 26, 1990 in Poughkeepsie, John married Linda Runza who survives at home. In addition to his wife and father, he is also survived by his daughter, Amanda Gunn of LaGrangeville; his sister, Lorraine Morphet and her husband Robert of Hyde Park; and his brother, Daniel Gunn of Poughkeepsie, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brother, Robert Gunn and his sister, Susan Gilmartin.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 9 to 11 am at the McHoul Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The service will be held at 11 am at the funeral home followed by interment in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2678 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
For driving directions and online condolences, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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David Karten
April 3, 2022
Can´t believe it´s been 11 years, I think of John frequently & miss him always
Thomas Williams
April 3, 2020
John...we know you are still racing down the 1320...there are no red lights in heaven...the tree is always green!
Tom Williams
christine runza
April 18, 2011
Linda, Amanda and family. We are so sorry about John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and John. God bless you all. Love, Steven & Christine Runza and family
Mary Dressel-Quirici
April 13, 2011
Linda, Amanda & Family,
Sorry to hear about John's passing. We went to school together and raced cars together. He always had a smile. He had so many friends and would keep in contact with them. He absolutely loved the "wagon" and drag racing. He just loved getting the front tires off the ground. So many memories come to mind. He was a great person and will be missed. God bless.
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David Karten
April 13, 2011
Linda & Amanda, so sad to hear of your loss, John was always there for me & he will be missed every day, one couldn't ask for a better friend, he will be missed by many, Godspeed John
Tom Williams
April 12, 2011
I last saw John at the Dover Reunion at Marcus Dairy 2 years ago...it was great to see him and the rest of the old Dover gang. My condolences to his wife and family..he will surely be missed. Hopefully he is already "bench racing" and talking shop with some of the other guys like Dick Hampe in Horsepower Heaven!!
Ike ( Dressel ) Lawlor
April 11, 2011
Linda,
Our prayers go out to you & the Gunn family. I had lots of fun back in the day with the race cars & hanging out at the old Dairy Queen with all our fast cars. He will be missed. He sure did know how to build a fast motor. We are sharing in your loss as well
April 11, 2011
Linda,
So very sorry to hear of your loss, my sympathy to you and you family;
margaret st germain
Skip, Dawn, Cheri-Lyn & Kyle Harris
April 10, 2011
I can't begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. John was a great man with a heart of gold. Skip and I used to be there on almost a daily basis. We watched Amanda grow up. Our daughter Cheri-Lyn and Amanda spent lots of time playing in the shop and the other end of the garage. John was always known for saying certain race car parts like a header, etc were "irreplaceable"... John truly IS "IRREPLACEABLE"... Hw was one of a kind. Skip and I truly cared for John,as we care for Linda and Amanda as well. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. We will truly miss John... he definitely left footprints in our hearts. God Bless... If you need anything, we're right on Noxon Road. Please don't hesitate to ask.
Vinnie & Ray Russo
April 10, 2011
I was just at the shop. I can't believe he's gone. John was a great machinist,a top notch competitor and an even better friend. I'll never forget the times I had with him,and the things he taught me. John changed my life for the better,forever, and I'll always hold a place for him in my heart. God Bless his family in this difficult time. If theres anything I can do,I'm there 100%!
Rest in peace,John. We'll miss you till we see you again.
April 10, 2011
Mr. Gunn, Danny, Lorraine, Linda & Amanda,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Johnny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Sandy Pourquoy Emma
Joe Eginger
April 10, 2011
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss! John will be greatly missed. Please tell everyone that I wish I could be there especially Pop.
Dan Wasvary
April 10, 2011
Pop Gunn,Linda & daughter Amanda.So... sorry to hear of your lose. I've known
John for 40 years,raced together back in
the 70's & 80's - sat with him at Dave Cox's wedding. And boy could he build a
engine - hands down one of the best machinists in the whole Northeast. My best wishes & regards to the family - to Danny who I went to school with. Respectfully Dan Wasvary
Jeanette & Mark Gunn
April 9, 2011
So Sorry to hear about your loss..John helped us out in so manny ways. We will miss him.
April 9, 2011
rip john, you build me one hell of motor, sorry for your loss
Donna/Kris/Robert Santini-Brooks
April 9, 2011
Linda and Amanda and Gunn Family,
My heart goes out to you all. I know this has probably been said a 1000 times but, he is in a much better place free of pain..May God's angels carried him and may the finger of God's love continue to stay on his heart..John may be gone physically but, he will always be here in all of the hearts that he has touched over the years. God speed be with you John as you enter the pearlie gates..
Helena Vail
April 9, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Terry (Dragonbreath) would talk about the good times they had together. John, Terry, Dick, Danny and all the guys can now be reunited in Heaven. My deepest sympathy to your family.
April 9, 2011
Linda, Amanda, Danny and Gunn Family.....so sorry to hear the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mendy and Tani Forte (Queensbury, NY)
Tony Lisi
April 9, 2011
John your going to be missed by all your racer friends . Rest in peace friend.
Lorraine Bassett Decarlo
April 9, 2011
Lorrraine and family I am so sorry for the passing of your brother John...I met him once years ago when I went to Lorraine's House.Lorraine and I were best friends in High School but have since Lost touch with each other over the years.....My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time....Lorraine (Bassett)Decarlo
Edi Cronk
April 9, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. I knew John for many years. He will be missed by so many who knew and loved him. He was so very talented in his profession.
May he now rest in peace
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