Don F. Bunker

Don F. Bunker obituary, Syracuse, NY

Don F. Bunker

Don Bunker Obituary

Visit the New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Syracuse website to view the full obituary.

Don F. Bunker, 60 of North Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 with his family and grand-dog by his side. He was born in San Diego, CA on December 17, 1963 to the late Robert and Sydney (Lane) Bunker.

 Don proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Telecommunications Center Operator. He graduated from Syracuse University with an MA in Foreign Language Education. He worked at the U.S. Postal Service for over 20 years, until retiring in 2020.

 He was a lifelong member of Living Word Church, where he loved to worship the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a dedicated Husband and Father, who loved to play card games and sing silly songs with his Children. He quickly became friends with most anyone he met.

 He is survived by his loving wife of thirty years, Rain; children, Acacia (Geoffrey), Joanna, Merisi and Jim; sister, Nicole Bunker; brother, Doug Bunker, several Nieces, Nephews and one Cousin.

 Don was predeceased by his sister, Theresa Dean.

 Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 4-6pm. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6pm.   To view the Celebration of Life, please Click Here

 Private burial in the spring.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Table Food Pantry at Living Word Church, 6099 Court Street Rd, Syracuse, NY 13206.

 To leave a message of condolence for Don’s family, or to share a special memory of Don, please sign the guestbook below. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Syracuse

705 North Main Street, Syracuse, NY 13212

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