| Date of Birth | February 4, 1961 |
| Passed Away | June 2, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | June 5, 2010 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church |
MARIA A. (GRILLO) DUNN
HORNELL-Maria A. (Grillo) Dunn, 49, passed away early Wednesday morning (June 2, 2010) at her home at 125 Thacher St., after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Hornell on Feb. 4, 1961, she was a daughter of the late John and Giovanna “Jennie” Brundu Grillo. On Sept. 25, 1998, she was married at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell to Duane L. Dunn, who survives.
A life long resident of Hornell, Maria was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1979) and the Olean Business Institute.
She was formerly employed at the Sunset Restaurant and the former Acme Market in Hornell before she began her employment with the ServU Federal Credit Union also in Hornell.
Maria was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hornell and enjoyed cooking, decorating and doing crafts. She was also an avid Yankees and Jets fan.
A loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, her family includes her husband of nearly 12 years, Duane; her son, Tyler Dunn, at home; her sister, Joanne (Pat) Conklin of South Carolina; her two brothers, John Grillo of Hornell and Peter (Colleen) Grillo of Howard; her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; also her mother-in-law, Joan Dunn of Hornell; her two sisters-in-law, Debra Cook of Watertown and Shelly Dunn (Randy) of Canisteo; her two brothers-in-law, Douglas (Jean) Dunn and Robert (Kolleen) Dunn all of Hornell; and her many dear friends.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet her family at St. Ann’s Church where a funeral service will take place in her memory at 11 a.m. Saturday, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to their favorite charity.
Maria was a great friend who brought joy to all those that she knew – she will be missed each and every day. Her laugh and smile will be in our hearts forever. Maria, I will miss you my friend.
Good-bye my friend. I am grateful for having the time with you. You impacted may lives and will never be forgotten.
Aunt Maria- You will be missed… From where you are now, hopefully you can guide the Yankees to greatness and be a positive force in all of our lives.
Maria, You will certainly be dearly missed. Always a beautiful smile and one of the friendliest people I had the pleasure of knowing. Thank you for years of friendship and the honor of taking care of Tyler. Rest in peace.
Maria – A little corner in our hearts is set aside – as long as life and memory lasts, we will remember you.
Maria, I will miss you and all the times you made me laugh with the stories you told. Anytime I watch the comedy movies that we talked about I will think of you.
Maria, you were more than a co-worker for the last 15 yrs, you were a dear friend. I miss your smile and laughter.
Who will make the Xmas cookies ??
My thoughts and prayers are with Duane and Tyler.
Maria- I loved to watch you cook, you made it look so easy! Thank you for teaching me how to make “homemade chicken soup” and because of you, yes I can. You are the best. I will miss you <3
I am so very sorry to hear this news about Maria. She was a very nice person who always could put a smile on your face. She will be dearly missed. I young life take too soon. So very sorry for your loss. Rip Maria.
Maria: I am so grateful for knowing you and working with you. I will miss you taking care of my “loans” for me. There will always be a special place in my heart for you!
from the tree of life each leaf must fall the green -the gold -the great the small – with Gods love he gathers all
I will remember the many hours spent on the deck chatting while the kids played in the pool. Maria was one of the nicest most caring people I know. Rest in peace Maria YOU WILL BE MISSED My prayers are with Duane and Tyler.
Aunt Maria,
I’ll never forget you. You always supported me and my crazy ideas and never let me down. You helped me to appreciate family and good homecooking. You taught me how to keep a family together and i will do my best to carry on in your traditions. Christmas, Halloween, Birthdays, Cookouts, graduations, and so many other gatherings will never be the same without you. I’ll always be there for Uncle Duane and especially Tyler and i will make sure he is never left without someone by his side.Aunt Colleen and I made a collage of all the photos we all had of you and many of our family and it came out great! It made me sad that you could not be here to see it. WE all love and miss you forever and always. ~
To all of us,
Let the rain fall and wash away our sadness and let the sunshine warm our hearts and memories. For she is in a better place. We can only live on and live it up until we meet up with her again forever and always ~Aunt Maria~
xoxoxo,
Bailey Rose Grillo
Many of the memories I hold of my Aunt Maria can be described in single words; The Yankees,The Jets, Crafts, Christmas Eve, Wayne’s World, Meatballs, Bruce Springsteen as well as so many more. I’m sure everyone has different ideas about their journeys to heaven but today in honor of my aunt, I quote an excerpt from a song by The Boss himself in my rendition of her journey.
“I’m no hero, that’s understood.
All the redemption I can offer is beneath this dirty hood.
With a chance to make it real somehow, hey what else can we do now?
Except roll down the window and let the wind blow back your hair.
Well the night’s bustin open, and these two lanes will take us anywhere.
We got one last chance to make it real, To trade in these wings on some wheels.
Climb back in, Heaven’s waiting down the tracks.
Come take my hand, We’re riding out tonight to case the promised land.
Oh Thunder Road, Oh Thunder Road,
Lying out there like a killer in the sun.
I know it’s late, we can make it if we run.
Oh Thunder Road,
Sit tight, Take hold, Thunder Road”
Enjoy your journey, Aunt Maria make sure to say hello to grampa Bunga and Gramma Jenny for us.
I love you and I will miss you very much, Love Alyssa
Maria, I meet you twelve years ago right after you gave birth to Tyler, we hit it right off because you are the sweetest, nicest women in the world. I remember when you came back to work and we talked about how you could be my mom, because of the age difference, it was so much fun, that’s how you became my other mom. I will miss you so much Maria, you will always be in my heart. Thank you so much for being a part of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with Duane and Tyler.
I am so sorry for your loss and know how devastating it is to lose a dear one at such a young age. My heart goes out to all of you.
Maria-
I am so sorry to have read of your passing. You were such a warm, good-hearted person who always seemed to have a smile. Just genuinely happy and great to be around. I have some great, funny memories that I’ll hold onto and remember you by. Peace, Maria, peace.
my sympathy and love to the Dunn family…Whenever I went to Serve U…Maria was the nicest and friendlist. May God give you comfort and may your wonderful memories help you during this sad time.
John and Pete, I will always have wonderful memories of growing up with Maria. I spent many nights at your house enjoying your mothers homemade sauce and meatballs. Walking to Fucci Pizzeria on River St to have a slice with your mom… I am so blessed to have known Maria and your parents. Maria was one of the kindest people I have ever known. My deepest sympathy.
Maria, Words cound never explain the love I have in my heart for you and your amazing husband Duane. You, Aunt Jennie & Bunga were always there for me and my children which they dearly love you for. We will meet again in a beautiful world! Love Aunt Vinnie