| Passed Away | November 30, 2025 |
| Place of Residence | Gloversville/Hammondsport |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | April 18, 2026 |
| Service Time | 1 p.m. |
| Service Location | Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammondsport |
Dennis M. Dunleavy
GLOVERSVILLE – Dennis M. Dunleavy, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Gloversville, NY on Sunday (Nov. 30, 2025)
Born in Buffalo, NY to the late James J. and Lovella (Chadderdon) Dunleavy, he graduated from Medaille Academy and Canisius High School, where he was a member of the Westside Rowing Club.
Dennis joined the Marine Corps in 1977 and served at Camp Pendleton in California where he was a Field Artillery Fire Control Man. Before his honorable discharge as a Corporal he was awarded a Rifle Expert Badge, a Letter of Commendation, a Good Conduct Medal and Meritorious Mast.
He attained an associate’s degree from Alfred State College and Corning Community College. After his military service he attended Canisus College. He had a 35 year career as a railroad signalman for Conrail and CSX Railroads.
Surviving relatives include a sister, Carolyn (Robert) Cady of Wellsville, NY, a brother, James Dunleavy of Hammondsport, NY; a niece, Alice (Joseph) Miller; a nephew, James Cady, and great-nephews, Joseph and Everett Miller.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by a niece, Emily Elizabeth Cady.
A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday (Apr. 18, 2026) at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery (State Route 54 between Bath, NY and Hammondsport, NY). A reception will follow at the Bishop & DeSanto Family Inn, 33 Main St., Hammondsport, NY.
The Bishop & Desanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., HAMMONDSPORT is honored to assist Dennis’ family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Dennis are welcome below or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
