Jack William Dunn

Dunn, Jack William
COLONIE - It is with heavy hearts, we share the news of Jack William Dunn's passing on Friday, December 26, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1946, and is now reunited with his wife, Lynn Dunn; his mother, Mary Dunn; and his brothers, Michael Dunn and Robert Dunn.
Jack's first job was working on Ten Broeck Farm picking crops for 50 cents an hour. While attending Albany High School, he held a part-time job washing dishes, baking, and cooking, and then became assistant manager at Saint Rose College. After graduating from Albany High School, he went into the Army. While serving his country he oversaw Inventory, MP/guard duty and was a distribution specialist to name a few. While in the Army, he married the love of his life, his late wife, Lynn Dunn, and had four beautiful children. He then started his career at the United States Postal Service where he later retired after working his way up to head supervisor.
He enjoyed his get togethers every Sunday in the backyard, spending time with his kids, grandkids and being surrounded by family. Jack was an avid hunter and fisher. He would jump at any chance to spend time with his children. He enjoyed making cakes for all the birthdays and cookies and fudge for Christmas. If there was a chance to spoil you or show you how special you were Jack was there.
Jack is survived by his four children, Mary and Andrew Clancy, of Latham, Jeffery and Carol Dunn, of Colonie, Joseph and Laura Dunn, of Loudonville, and James and Stephanie Dunn, of Colonie; his grandchildren, Theresa and Fish, Jeffrey, Joshua, Sabastian, Amy, Julia Ann, Jessica, Alexandra and Hailey; also, his great-grandchild, Daniel. Pa always had a smile on his face when they were around. He is also survived by his siblings, Patrick and Maude Dunn, Sharron and Robert Bucci, Deanna and the late Jesse Taber, Christina and Dan Smith, Mary and Jack Kent; and half-sister, Cassey Doppelheuer; along with many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, N.Y. 12205. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be held on Monday, January 5, at Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, N.Y. 12208 or at communityhospice.org
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