David F. Gunn

David F. Gunn of Wallingford passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Newbury, Vermont. He was born in New Haven, CT in 1965 to Frederick and Margaret (Crouch) Gunn. Raised in Wallingford, Dave graduated from Lyman Hall High School in 1983. Soon after, he began his career as a union carpenter and proudly remained a member of Local 24 for 42 years. A master craftsman, he most recently worked as a Project Superintendent with Downes Construction in New Britain, where he was a valued leader and respected colleague. Known to his friends as Gunny, Gunster, Big Gunn, and Gunno, Dave had a lifelong passion for riding and racing dirt bikes. He was a proud member of the New England Trail Riders Association (NETRA) and competed nationally in the expert class of the Grand National Cross-Country Series (GNCC). To many, he was not only a fierce competitor, but also a mentor and friend. He was a lifetime member and past president of the Connecticut Ramblers Motorcycle Club, as well as an honorary member of the Meriden Motorcycle Club. Above all, Dave was devoted to his family. He cherished time spent with them at their lake house, creating lasting memories Dave is survived by his father, Frederick G. Gunn; his sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Kevin Albert; his nephews, Daniel (Elizabeth) Albert and Cody (Patricia) Albert; his great-nephew, Weston Albert; his great-nieces, Andie and Hannah Albert; his uncle, Ralph Crouch; his aunt, Shirley Crouch; his girlfriend, Melissa Buinickas; and many extended family members and dear friends. He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Margaret C. Gunn. Family and friends are invited to gather in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., on Friday, October 3rd, from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m., with a funeral service to follow at 7:30 p.m. Interment will be held privately at North Haven Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave's memory may be made to the Meriden Motorcycle Club, 110 Stantack Rd., Meriden, CT.