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Elliot Altomare
Daniel Cunningham
August 28th, 1929 - August 16th, 2017
August 28th, 1929 - August 16th, 2017
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Angela
Judy, We are so sorry to hear about your dad passing. We just found out. You were the best help and support for him and your mom. I know he won't forget it. Angela (Schoenrock Office)
Amelia Rugland
Dear Polly and family, We just read of Dan's passing in the Granby Drummer and send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. We have so many wonderful memories of times we shared at church, on your beautiful farm, and our beloved Granby. What a blessing to have you and Dan as friends.. May God bring you Peace in his promise of eternal life and the comfort of friends and family. With love, Milly and Walt
Judy Cunningham Latonie
When people asked if they could make a donation to honor Dad’s memory, we struggled to think of a charity that would embody Dad’s spirit. There were so many things that mattered greatly to him – his faith, his family, education, literacy, and the environment – to name a few. Then we realized we would be missing the point. Dad would have approached the question much differently. He would have asked us to instead think of a cause that we felt passionately about and find a way to make a difference. He lived this philosophy throughout his life as a husband, father, friend, mentor, tutor, and volunteer. He even found a way to continue giving after his death by donating his body to science. He is even now continuing to teach young medical students at Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter School of medicine. So, in the true spirit of Dan Cunningham, find a way to “pay it forward” with a cause that matters to you and makes the world a better place. That way, in you and the work that you do, our Dad is still here! And for that, we are eternally grateful. The Cunninghams – Polly, Scott, Susan, Judy, Karen, Gwynne, Brian, Alan and families.
Jeff P
I worked with Dan as one of his caregiver's for awhile and also got to know his immediate family. He gave so much to help other people throughout his life and he and Polly created an awesome family! I wish I could have known him years ago but am grateful to have met and spent the time I did with him. I was touched by his love and kindness, and generosity towards others. And his sense of humor! We had a lot of laughs while working together. Great memories!
Sara Curtis Haywood
I had to let a little time pass before I said something about this incredible man. I needed to meander through my memories and find my fondest ones………..I spent a lot of time at Barndoor Hills Farm as a child and beyond. Dan, (though always Mr. Cunningham to me) was a patient and kind Father, Teacher and Mentor. He was always soft spoken, yet no one, even visiting hooligans, ever questioned his soft spoken authority. He taught us a lot about the farm. About sheep, and chickens, and cows. I learned that fresh eggs are the best, that you can’t catch a sheep in an open pasture, and that you can run faster and jump a fence quicker when a ram is at you heels. I also learned that I don’t like milk straight out of the cow, I prefer mine ice cold and pasteurized, lol. There was a lot of real learning too, about the running and maintenance of a farm. There were lots of early mornings and late nights if an animal was sick or giving birth. There were Bible verses, quiet talks, and his mandolin. He talked about always doing your best, even if you failed, and about never quitting. He encouraged us all to follow our dreams, however distant they might seem. There were hayrides and barn parties. It was the most innocent kind of homespun fun that most children these days will never experience. There were no halos on any of us, but Mr. C did not make judgements nor criticize. I’d like to think, maybe, we pulled the wool over his eyes (pun intended) a couple of times, but probably not! Polly (always Mrs. Cunningham to me) and Dan were a united front. There was cooking and baking, and chores even if friends were over (that would be me). There were names on the laundry shelves! ……..I remember when Dan left his career at Combustion to attend nursing school, a perfect example of “follow your dreams”. This was his calling and I’m sure all of the patients he cared for were sure he made the perfect choice. I will miss you my dear Mr. Cunningham, you surely left a happy, indelible mark on my l
Greg Haggett
I worked with Dan for many years at Combustion Engineering. At his going away party from C-E, I stated that he was the most Christ-like person that I had ever worked with. I meant it then and I mean it now, many years later.
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