July 14, 1930 – November 5, 2018
Obituary for Harry Dunn Jr.
Harry Dunn, Jr.,88, of Brielle, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
Harry was born in Elizabeth on July 14, 1930 and raised in Roselle Park. He lived in Westfield for 30 years before moving to Brielle 18 years ago. He was the son of the late Harry and Verna Dunn. After serving in the Army, he joined his father in the family business, Dunn’s Garage, in Roselle Park, which operated for 47 years. He was an accomplished mechanic, known for his love of classic cars. In 1963, he was instrumental in getting the State of New Jersey to begin issuing QQ license plates to owners of historic vehicles and Harry was proud to have the license plate QQ-D 1. His extraordinary 1930 Cadillac Dual Cowl Phaeton received many awards over the years, and carried dignitaries, including N.Y. Governor Nelson Rockefeller, who rode in the car during the parade to open the lower level of the George Washington Bridge in 1963. Harry served as President of the Antique Automobile Club of America, N.J. Chapter, and was also active with the Antique Auto Club of Monmouth County, from which he received a Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Joan (Momot), and their children, Gary Dunn, and his wife Thea, of Tucson, AZ, and Sharon O’Day, and her husband Ken, of Brielle. Also surviving are Harry’s grandchildren, Kira, Trevor and Vanessa Dunn, and Harrison O’Day. Harry was predeceased by his grandson, Conor O’Day.
Visitation will take place at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35, Wall, on Friday, November 9, 2018, from 4-7 P.M. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church, 40 Alden St., Cranford, on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 9:30 A.M. (Please go directly to Church on Saturday, as there will not be a procession from the Funeral Home.) Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent via www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
Harry was born in Elizabeth on July 14, 1930 and raised in Roselle Park. He lived in Westfield for 30 years before moving to Brielle 18 years ago. He was the son of the late Harry and Verna Dunn. After serving in the Army, he joined his father in the family business, Dunn’s Garage, in Roselle Park, which operated for 47 years. He was an accomplished mechanic, known for his love of classic cars. In 1963, he was instrumental in getting the State of New Jersey to begin issuing QQ license plates to owners of historic vehicles and Harry was proud to have the license plate QQ-D 1. His extraordinary 1930 Cadillac Dual Cowl Phaeton received many awards over the years, and carried dignitaries, including N.Y. Governor Nelson Rockefeller, who rode in the car during the parade to open the lower level of the George Washington Bridge in 1963. Harry served as President of the Antique Automobile Club of America, N.J. Chapter, and was also active with the Antique Auto Club of Monmouth County, from which he received a Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Joan (Momot), and their children, Gary Dunn, and his wife Thea, of Tucson, AZ, and Sharon O’Day, and her husband Ken, of Brielle. Also surviving are Harry’s grandchildren, Kira, Trevor and Vanessa Dunn, and Harrison O’Day. Harry was predeceased by his grandson, Conor O’Day.
Visitation will take place at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35, Wall, on Friday, November 9, 2018, from 4-7 P.M. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church, 40 Alden St., Cranford, on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 9:30 A.M. (Please go directly to Church on Saturday, as there will not be a procession from the Funeral Home.) Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent via www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
When
Friday, November 9th, 2018 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
O'Brien Funeral Home - Wall
Address
2028 NJ-35 Wall, NJ 07719
Service Information
When
Saturday, November 10th, 2018 9:30am
Location
St. Michael's Church-Cranford
Address
40 Alden Street Cranford, NJ