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attended high school and university in Racine, WI. I was a proud graduate of the Univer-sity of WI-Parkside 1980. I devoted my life to working to help others. I found this present life's purpose in providing housing for low to moderate income families. I was the deputy director of the Housing Authority of Racine County from 1989 until 2004. I spent the last years of my life as the Executive Director of the Seminole County Housing Authority in my adopted home of Florida. I enjoyed my semi retirement (living in FL you never really work fulltime) by working in my gardens, growing bananas, pineapples, oranges, lemons and grapefruits, and many varieties of palm trees (though I could never get a coconut palm to grow) and tanning. My family and I wish to extend our thanks to Dr. Grow, Dr.
Diamond, Sharon, and the entire staff of Florida Hospital Cancer Institute for their care and compassion. Per my request no services were held. Memoriam to my daughter's college fund (she picked an expensive one) would be appreciated, in care of Cindy Centell-Dunk 1433 Winston Rd, Maitland, FL 32751.
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for Kevin Dunk
Vivian Bryant
August 3, 2020
Kevin was someone who was liked by all who knew him. Working with him was a pleasure.
Charon Emery
September 11, 2008
words cannot discribe the sorrow I feel for the loss of such a unique individual. I have the honor of saying that the dunks have been my friends for numerous years, we worked together at the florida sheriff's youth ranch, went to europe together and even had the priviledge for standing up for them when they renewed there marriage years back, all precious memories I will cherish forever. my love and thoughts are with you cindy and kids. cheers to you kev!
Charlie and Sharon Saladino
August 10, 2008
Cindy, Adrick, and Kara -
We are deeply saddened for your loss and hope you know that we are here for you all. This may be a bit selfish but, we've grown acustom to always having Kevin around too. Whether seeing him working in the yard, a smoke in the driveway, or just available for a chat and drink, he will be greatly missed by the both of us.
Jake too misses his bud...he frequently asked about his buddy Boo-Boo...now he explains to us that he is in heaven.
Shirley Wilson
August 10, 2008
Kevin will always be remembered as "The Best Manager" any employee would greatly appreciate. The world will deinfitely be a better place if there were more people like him. May his soul rest in peace.
Cheryl John
August 10, 2008
It was a pleasure working with Kevin for about two yrs. he was an inspiration to me. I will always remember his trivia questions to keep us on our toes. The best to you and your family at this time. Kevin will be missed greatly.
John & Connie Morris
August 10, 2008
Thank you for including us in this celebration of Kevin's life! He will be missed by many people.
Connie & John Morris
Traci Alfano
August 10, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Carleen Shepp
August 10, 2008
Cindy & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep that bright smile of Kevin's always in your hearts.
Frank & Carleen Shepp
crystal echelmeyer
August 10, 2008
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
cheryl montero
August 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Molly Meagher
August 7, 2008
Shirley ain't sharin we are with you during this time, and we know how hard all of this, and no words can make this any easier or better! Your family are in our thoughts and hope you all know that if you need anything we are all here for you! We miss all of you and hope to see soon! Love you guys!
Molly Moe Moe, Annabelle and Sherry
Andy Murdoch
August 4, 2008
Kevin faced his illness with extraordinary courage and humour. I was lucky enough to read his monthly updates which never failed to make me laugh.
When we met it was always over a drink or two and he was a great guy. My last memory was of enjoying a day at St Pete beach with the arts festival,a few drinks and a lot of laughs.
I never really thought of Kevin as 'sick' when I saw him and I'm sure he never wanted to be thought of that way. I was looking at some photos from that day - Kevin smiling in the sun, Cindy and Kevin, Angela and I around a table near the beach enjoying cocktails. That's what I'll remember. My thoughts are with Cindy, Kara & Adric.
Angela Murdoch
August 4, 2008
First time I've written on anything like this.... so a little odd. But, Cindy as I said earlier I just have a vision of Kevin in the pith helmet he bought when we met up with you on St Pete on our last visit, a fun day and I'm so glad we got to spent the time with you all then.
Of course another outstanding picture I have in my head is of us at El Gordo's (many moons ago) being the only people mad enough to be up on the dance floor (alcohol in hand of course). I'm so sad we won't get to see you on our next trip over to FL, but tonight I will raise a glass of wine in your honour, my dear friend.
with much love
Angela, Andy & Arden x
p.s. Kevin - if you're seeing this (we do still live in Scotland) but the website won't let me input it. so for poetic licence we are now St Pete Residents!!
Karen Phelps
August 4, 2008
As a friend honored by being on the monthly update list, I will miss Kevin's never ending humor. From the story of first being diagnosed with cancer, and the walls caving in with millions of spiders running across the floor, to "Judith the Destroyer" fitting him for his radiation mask; I laughed and cried with each entry. The final update on July 29 took my breath away. May he return to the ocean he loved. Rest in Peace Kev. Love and Peace to Cindy, Adric, and Kara.
J F
August 4, 2008
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Kevin but wish that I had. He sounds as if he was a great guy and my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Anna Lunney
August 4, 2008
I only had the pleasure of meeting Kevin twice, but feel as though I knew him personally because of my daughter Shannon. I know how much he truly impacted her life and will continue to do so for years to come. He was one of those people that pass through your life but yet will always
remain. Kevin, how proud your family must be to know what a special person you were and how you're memory will live on, in all the peoples lives that you touched. My prayers are with kevin's family as they go thru the days ahead.
Diane Jetters
August 4, 2008
My prayers go out to Cindy, Adric and Kara. Kevin was a great person and a fair person. He loved what he did. He cared about people and it showed as he was the Director of SCHA where I live. He has made so many improvements, to make our lives better,. You will be missed.
Diane Jetters, Oviedo, Florida
Wilma
August 3, 2008
Shirley i aint sharin...our prayers are with you and your family but just remember kevin and girlfriend grace are up on the lido deck watching over us and winning lucky ducks. See you soon Wilma
Shannon Hutching
August 2, 2008
I can not begin to express the impact that Kevin has made on my life. I had the good fortune to meet Kevin at the OHA and made the transition with him when he went on to run the SCHA. What a team we made! I can say with absolute certainty that I learned from the best in the business, and I am a better person for having known him. So Kevin, Thank you for your gift to me...I hope I make you proud.
Jennifer Michael
August 2, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Dunk at the Orlando Housing Authority he was a great boss. The memories that you have of him will never be lost. May god bless your family.
Pam Shaw
August 1, 2008
My heart goes out to Cindy. Adric, Kara, and all of his family. I worked with Kevin at SCHA. He was a wonderful, fun, and good hearted man and great to work with. Kevin was the best boss anyone could ever had. He loved what he did and really cared about people and made a difference in many people's lives. He will be missed by everyone. Pam Shaw
Debra Gerkey
August 1, 2008
Kevin always put a smile on the accounting staff's faces when he worked at Orlando Housing Authority. (We loved his crazy hair styles!) He will always be in our thoughts and truely missed by the accounting staff (Debra, Ray, Sandra, Aminata, and Lydia). Our hearts go out to the family members.
Jessica Barrios
July 31, 2008
Kevin,
I had the pleasure of working with Kevin Dunk at the Orlando Housing Authority. He was dedicated,and good hearted. My sympathy goes out to his family.
God Bless,
wanda smith
July 31, 2008
i had the pleasure of having kevin for housing assistance.he was agreat man.my condolences to the family.sincerly,wanda a. smith
Donna and Jay Cook
July 31, 2008
Kevin was a terrific housing professional and an outstanding friend. I have yet to meet another person who had the passion he had for his work. He possessed a rare ability to excel in everything he did. It could be writing a grant, building a house for a tenant to purchase, or throwing a party for friends! What a great guy. Thanks to his loving family for sharing him with all of us whose lives he touched in special ways. He will be missed. Peace and love,
Vivian Bryant
July 31, 2008
Kevin became "family" when he moved to Florida to work at the Orlando Housing Authority. He was the consumate professional and was very knowledgeable. Kevin always volunteered to help our clients. In 2004 after 3 hurricanes devastated Orlando, he even cut down trees so public housing residents could get out of their apartments. On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, the staff and clients of the Orlando Housing Authority, we offer our deepest condolences to his family; he always made known his adoration for/of them.
THELMA MUNGEN
July 31, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. Kevin worked as the Section 8 Director with the Orlando Housing Authority for a short time, during that time, I learned to appreciate how much he enjoyed life and helping others. My sincere condolences to his family.
joseph mozzer
July 31, 2008
It was an extreme joy to meet Kevin Dunk. Often meeting Directors of Housing in my job with HUD is nowhere as pleasurable as he made my visit to Seminole County Housing Authority. I would like to be informed about the life celebration.
Chuck & Kathy Bennett
July 31, 2008
"Kindness in Words, Creates confidence.
Kindness in giving, Creates Love."
This was Kevin's gift to all of us.
In his life, and in his work.
We'll miss you Kev.
Karen Matteson
July 31, 2008
I knew Kevin as the Executive Director of Seminole Housing Authority. He was always friendly, hard working with a great attitude. He will be missed. His family will be in my prayers.
David & Marilyn Lauer
July 31, 2008
Our condolences to Kevin's family. What a life he had! An impressive "resume," to be sure. We sense that Kevin wrote his own obituary, and what a beautiful one it is. Rest in peace, Kevin Dunk, and may your memories comfort your family as they grieve your death.
Alicia R. Tanguma
July 31, 2008
I had the pleasure of knowing Kevin as a Comissoner of the Racine County Housing Authority, I will pray for his family so God will comfort them in thier loss.
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