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2019
Peter Dunbar Obituary
CMSgt. Peter Leland Dunbar, USAF (Ret.) age 77 of San Antonio passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was born February 19, 1942 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Ralph and Virginia (Marshall) Dunbar.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Gail Daniel; and son-in-law, JaSon Frigm. He is survived by his wife, Pat; his children, Tracy Frigm; Christopher Dunbar, Pam (Ben) Torgesen, Rachel (John) Plimpton, Amy (Aaron) Hoffmann, Ryan (Taylor) Dunbar and Corey Dunbar; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Wendy Sampson, John Michael Dunbar, Mark Dunbar, Matthew Dunbar, Robin Pelissier, Paige Redfield and Merrilea Goulet; and numerous nieces and nephews.
SERVICES
Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. The Service with Military Honors will be at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7420 Huebner Road. The Graveside Service will be private at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in his memory be made to the Boy Scouts of America. You may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com. Arrangements with
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Jim piscioneri
March 31, 2021
Peter and I spent some great time growing up during the initial time we were in the military, both New Englanders and sharing some great opportunites while serving our Country.
jim Piscioneri
September 5, 2020
Peter and I were room mates from 1961-1963 in Turkey, he being from Worcester, Ma and I from the Springfield, Ma area we became fast friends,wondering why we New England boys were in the middle of Turkey. However,we both new why we were in Turkey and appeciated what we were doing and why. While many of our buddies were partying, Peter and I made good use of our time in the area, visiting the Istanbul historical sites, we were able to get leave time and went off to Athens, Crete and Rome. As matter of fact Peter and I both had volunteered to go to the Philpines and after our Turkey assignment we had orders for that assignment, however, just a month before we were to leave we both got changes, he to El Paso Texas and I to Abilene Texas so that ended our interest in trying to go around world during our Tour. At that I time he showed an interested in becoming a Lifer, I other hand I left the military and used my GI bill to my goals. I had hoped that some day we would had the opportunity revisit our time together in Turkey and to see where we were after all was said and done in our life. I was sorry to learn of his passing and grateful to know that Peter had a great life serving our country had a great family at his side
John W Gentry
September 2, 2020
I was in the Air Force from 1960-1964. During that time I went to Crypto School with Pete and communicated with him during my tour in Crete when he was in Turkey. The last time I saw Pete was in 1968 when I attended Crypto School again at Lackland AFB as a civilian. He was a great person with a great personality. Sorry I didn't get to spend more time with him.
Frances Gagne
May 10, 2019
I knew Pete as a teenager at South High School in Worcester MA. He taught me how to drive. A true gentleman. Sincere condolences for your loss.
Juan Alvarado Jr
April 8, 2019
Pete Dunbar was the Science Department Chairperson for a local public middle school during the 1990s. He was a very upbeat and pleasant person with boundless energy. He was also a very modest and kind person. Pete was very knowledgeable and a great educator. My deepest sympathies go out to Pete's family during this time of sorrow.
Carrie and Kevin Lichwa
April 7, 2019
Pete was a good man. He will be missed by all that loved him from afar. Prayer to all of the family. Hugs
Edward Morrow
April 7, 2019
I am so sorry to hear that Pete passed away. He was a great man who served his country and also served his community. God bless his family in their time of grief.
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