STORMVILLE – Thomas J. Dunne, 74, a resident of Dutchess County for over 17 years, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on June 13, 2024. He previously lived in Lake Carmel for 28 years and the Bronx.
Born in the Bronx on January 22, 1950, Thomas was the son of the late Thomas and Jean (See) Dunne. He proudly served as a police officer for the NYPD for 28 years and then Somers Police Department for 20 years. Thomas liked to golf, and tool around in his yard during his retirement. More than anything, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his grandchildren.
On August 28, 1971 at Holy Spirit Church in the Bronx, Thomas married "Gigi" Pauline Dunne. His loving wife survives at home after almost 53 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children, Diane Sampson and her husband Sean of East Fishkill, Thomas J. Dunne III of Lake Carmel, and Christopher Dunne and his wife Melissa of Hopewell Junction; his grandchildren, Robert, Kaitlin, and Stephanie Sampson, Thomas J. Dunne IV and Maxwell J. Dunne, and Owen Michael Dunne; his siblings, Phillip Dunne, Michael "Mickey" Dunne, and Irene Young and her husband Tommy; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was also predeceased by his sister, Patricia Burns.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 18th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial is being offered on Wednesday, June 19th at 10 am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery.
Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.