George P. Dunn

George P. Dunn
George P. Dunn, 77, of Middletown, beloved husband of fifty-six years to Rosemary M. Dunn, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital, peacefully, with his family by his side, after a brief illness. He was born in Middletown, the son of the late Robert L. and Pauline (Gudones) Dunn. George's fire career with the City of Middletown spanned over five decades, working his way up the ranks from Firefighter, Fire Lieutenant, Deputy Fire Marshal, Deputy Chief and then Chief from 1986 to 1994. After his retirement from the city, George became the Executive Director of Hunter's Ambulance. He also was Mayor Domenique Thornton's assistant for four years, Office of Emergency Management Director from 2002 to 2010 and later from 2014 to 2017. In addition, he was the Deputy Planning Section Chief with the Connecticut 3 Incident Management Team, George was instrumental in bringing the Incident Command System to Connecticut (as Deputy Fire Chief). George also had his own consulting business. George was President of the Connecticut Fire Chief's Association in 1992, and was an adjunct instructor at the Connecticut Fire Academy and an adjunct instructor for the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, instructing the NIMS ICS, multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional programs. Chief Dunn is a Certified Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP). George has facilitated training sessions of all sizes and has been a keynote speaker for several local state and national organizations. George has received many awards throughout his career, including the Chief Michael L Green Award presented by the MDSX Chamber of Commerce in 2016. He was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club, Elks and other civic organizations. George had a passion for fishing and enjoyed so on his bass boat, with his friends, club members, son and or grandsons. He loved woodworking in his shop and creating decor for his wife and children. George especially loved spending time with his family, especially at birthdays, special gatherings, and holidays creating memories and carrying on traditions. George is deeply missed by his family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Krista L. Saraceno of Middletown; son, Mathew Dunn and his wife Christy of Middletown; grandchildren, Michael C., David R., and Grace C. Saraceno and Nicole C. Dean. Brother-in-law, Charles J. Montane (Rosalie) of Florida; nephews, Richard J. (Sheri) Murray of Portland and Sean M.(Robin) Murray of Tennessee: Michael Montante (Liz); nieces, Melanie (Montante) Knowlton (Brad) of Virginia and Melissa (Montante) Qualls (Darrell) of Berlin; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Maureen D. Murray (Richard) of Middletown; and stepmother, Lenora (Burns) Dunn of Florida. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (July 24th), at 10 a.m. from Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, followed by an 11 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 10 Elm St., Middletown. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home on Tuesday (July 23rd), from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers you may send memorial contributions to: The Connecticut Humane Society or Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com .