Josephine B. Dunlap

Dunlap, Josephine B.
Oct. 2, 1923 - Sept. 21, 2013
Josephine Dunlap, age 89, of Sarasota Florida, died peacefully on September 21st at her home with her family at her side. She was born Josephine Bernice Phillips to William and Bozena (Cerny) Phillips on Oct 2, 1923 in Rochester New York. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, son James and his wife Tracey Dunlap, daughter Abby Quinn, Step sons' Michael Dunlap and William and his wife Cecy Dunlap, her grandchildren Paul, Olivia, Patrick, Carl, Dieter, Heather, Allison, Sean and Michael, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her parents and three older brothers Robert and twins, Edward and Edwin preceded her in death. As a young child she moved to Middlesex New Jersey and graduated from St Peter's High School in New Brunswick in 1942. After graduation she attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and then during the war worked in Reno as a black jack dealer (croupier) at Harolds Club. She eventually returned to New Jersey to work at her family's business, Phillips Lens Company, and successfully ran the company for many years. She married William Dunlap on July 22nd, 1958 and eventually retired from the business to raise her family. Before moving to Sarasota in 1987 she lived in Fanwood and Scotch Plains from 1958. She was known for her love and devotion to her extended family and the caregiver of elderly parents, aunts, uncles, and close family friends. In the 1960's she became self-taught in nutrition and before they were well accepted, a proponent of vitamins and organic foods. For years she cultivated a vegetable garden using natural methods that have become widespread today. She happily facilitated many holidays, birthdays and other special celebrations. She always seemed to find a way to befriend and help almost everyone she met. Memorial Services will be held at Hagan and Chamberlain Funeral Home in Bound Brook, N. J., on Saturday September 28th at 10 AM, with a viewing from 4 to 7PM on Friday September 27th. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Cure Duchenne 1400 Quail Street Suite 110 Newport Beach, CA 92660 or online at www.cureduchenne.org. Please note that donations are in memory of Josephine Dunlap, grandmother of Carl Dunlap, age 15. Arrangements are by Jennings Funeral Home & Crematory.