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Mickey was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1931. He attained a BA from the University of Maryland and an MA from Boston University. He retired from the Army in 1975 after 27 years of faithful service. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Paratrooper's Badge. In addition to service in Korea and Vietnam, he served tours in Italy, Germany and at many posts in the U.S.
After retirement, Mickey operated Mickey's Donuts on highway 17 in York County. He also taught History and Political Science with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Fort Eustis, retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Denbigh, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, and MENSA International.
He enjoyed playing tennis, reading, traveling, and Bluegrass music. He was an avid Redskins fan.
Mickey is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen; two grown children, Patricia 'Trish' Davis and her husband, Dave, of Gloucester and Thomas 'Tim' of Reno, Nev.; a grandson, Michael Davis of Gloucester; and a brother, Thomas Trunkes and his wife, Eileen, of Dix Hills, N.Y.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Saint Jerome Catholic Church with Father Joe Majewski officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. Burial with full military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to VFW Post 8252, 6272 Debbie Circle, Hayes, VA 23072.
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Haywood Barnes
February 1, 2008
Mrs.Trunkes and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mickey's death. We became acquainted on the tennis court at the Wellness Center. His pleasant vitality was inspirational. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathie Toulopoulos
February 1, 2008
Dear Helen, Trish, Tim and Michael,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So many wonderful memories of all our times shared. I can see Mickey playing his guitar now.
God Bless You.
Kathie Toulopoulos
Mary Conneilly
February 1, 2008
Dear Helen, Trish,Tim and Michael,
I just saw the obituary on this site. Not only was Mickey a great soldier he was a wonderful person. For 54 years our families have had a loving, happy relationship with many happy memories.
Love to all of you,
Mary and John Conneilly
Billy Dickerson
January 30, 2008
Helen, Trish and Timmy: Annette myself and the boys are sorry to hear about Uncle Mickey. He had a way of always making me feel good about myself and I will miss his stories and jokes.
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Brenda Bowman
January 30, 2008
My heart aches. I love this family very much and have many fond memories and laughs. Mickey and I had a special bond - we spent many hours together playing on the computer and doing the York Point newsletter together. We used to play tennis together but I grew older than him with my many aches and pains! He amazed me and beat me on the courts. I have fond memories of the long conversations Mickey, Helen and I had at their kitchen counter. Helen, I know you two had such a great marriage and you complimented each other. I know you will miss him dearly but find comfort in the fact that he is now free of pain. You can be proud that he made so many people happy and he will be missed by many. Helen, Trish and Timmy, you are in my prayers. Love, Brenda Bowman
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