Obituary of Richard E. Dunker

Richard E. Dunker II, age 48, of Arab Hill Road, passed away January 20, 2010, with his loving family at his side. He was born July 8, 1961, in Buffalo, a son of Richard and Lorraine McDonald Dunker, and graduated from Clarence High School and the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Richard was united in marriage to the former Kimberly Calhoun, on October 20, 1990 in Clarence, NY. He was a licensed aircraft mechanic, worked several years for US Airways in Pittsburg, and later as a project leader at Empire Aero in Rome. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and attended the Rome Alliance Church. Richard was a devoted father, husband, and son. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his father. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly and children, Sean and Hannah Dunker; his mother, Loraine Dunker; and brother, Kurt S. Dunker. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 4:00 PM at the Rome Alliance Church. There are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street. The family wishes to thank the Doctors and Staff of St. Elizabeth Medical Center, for their care, compassion and friendship extended to Richard during his illness. Memorial donations may be made to a scholarship fund for Richard's children @ Americu Credit Union, Rome, New York.