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Cecil E. Bunal

1929 - 2023

Cecil E. Bunal obituary, 1929-2023, Rome, NY

BORN

1929

DIED

2023

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Barry Funeral Home - Rome

807 W Chestnut St

Rome, New York

Cecil Bunal Obituary

Cecil E. Bunal, age 94, of Rome, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, with his loving family at his side.

He was born July 2, 1929, in Rome, a son of the late Stanley and Tekla Jerecki Bunal, and educated in Holland Patent schools. Cecil was united in marriage to the former Cecelia Taylor on February 18, 1950, a blessed marriage of 71 years; she died on September 14, 2021. He served as a foreman at Rome Strip Steel, retiring after 42 years of service.

Cecil was a man a great faith and was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Lee Center, and a member of the Rome Polish Home. He was a wonderful husband and father. He loved farming, camping, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and enjoyed being outdoors. He enjoyed gardening and would share his vegetables with friends and family. After retirement, Cecelia and him traveled all over the United States.

Cecil is survived by his children, Susan McBain of Rome, Diane (Robert) Hoag of Lee Center, Lisa (Anthony) Zimecki of Rome, Alan (Jane) Bunal of Conway, SC, and Eric (Melissa Sprague) Bunal of Rome; daughter in law, Cyndy Bunal; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, James Bunal, granddaughter, Dana Matt; sisters, Clara, Mary, Julie, Ann, and Josephine; brothers, Frank, Joe, John, Vincent, Leo, Carle, Peter, Martin, Felix, Anthony, and Andrew; and son in law, Timothy McBain.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 11 AM, at St Joseph's Church, Lee Center. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call at the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, 807 W. Chestnut Street, on Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bill Gavin Food Pantry at St. Joseph's Church and/or the Lake Delta Fire Department.

Please offer online condolences or light a candle at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com.

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

Published by Daily Sentinel from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2023.

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Stephanie D Schell

September 2, 2023

Had a passion for outdoor activities and travelling.

Mike Bunal

September 2, 2023

My warmest and deepest sympathy along with prayers to comfort you all during this difficult time.

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