Obituary: Former Rocky Hill Police Chief Philip R. Dunn, age 71

Philip R. Dunn, 71, of Rocky Hill, died Monday, March 24, 2014. He was born in Hartford, CT on January 16, 1943, son of Robert and Mildred Dunn of Wethersfield, CT. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Phil served the Town of Rocky Hill for 31 years; as a police officer for 28 years, retiring as Chief, and continuing as Town Manager for 3 years.

He was an active member of Crossroads Community Cathedral in East Hartford, where he also worked as Director of Facilities for the last 14 years. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Diane. Also surviving are Robert and Christine Dunn and granddaughter Mackenzie of East Hartford; Randy and Alicia Dunn of Norwalk; Erin and Sean Dunn of Rocky Hill; granddaughter Melinda Dunn and great-grandson Aiden of Rockville; a brother Christopher and his wife Karen of Rocky Hill and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Richard Dunn and grandson Robert Dunn.

Calling hours are Wednesday, March 26, 4 - 7pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Street, Rocky Hill. Family and friends should meet at Crossroads Community Cathedral, 1492 Silver Lane, East Hartford for the funeral service on Thursday, March 27 at 10am.

Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Elm Street, Rocky Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Peruvian Call, c/o Crossroads Community Cathedral.