Paul R. VanBrunt

Paul R. Van Brunt

York - It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Raymond Van Brunt, 78, announces his passing on 9 July 2019 in York, PA. Born in Neptune, NJ on 22 February 1941 to Howard and Dorothy (nee Schunk) Van Brunt, he led a life of true significance.

Upon graduation from Manasquan High School he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served for 22 years, retiring at the rank of Gunnery Sergeant . During his career he served in Vietnam; where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V; and was stationed throughout the world, including Cyprus, Germany, Japan, Hawaii, and many places Stateside. One of his primary roles was as a language analyst. He was passionate about foreign languages and fluent in Greek, German, and Serbo-Croatian.

Following retirement from the Marine Corps he continued in Federal Service for more than 20 years, serving his nation as an intelligence analyst, including support to NATO operations in the 1990's and counter-terror operations in the 2000's.

His hobbies included Civil War re-enacting, collecting war memorabilia, crossword puzzles, gardening, drawing, and traveling the world.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents as well as his wife of 53 years, the former Judith Alice Stinson of Brielle, NJ. He is survived by his 3 children; Disa Adams of Virginia Beach, VA, David Van Brunt of Severna Park, MD and Laura Van Brunt-Hendrick of York, PA as well as by his grandchildren who loved him dearly.

Funeral services will be in York, PA on Saturday 10 August, a visitation will be 9-10 am followed by a funeral service at 10 am at Pine Grove United Methodist Church 2523 Pine Grove Road York and burial will follow at the Veteran's Section at Prospect Hill Cemetery with full military honors by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Semper Fi, once a Marine, always a Marine