Thomas Dunne, 73, of Knoxville, died on March 13, after a long battle with posterior cortical atrophy.
Mr. Dunne was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty, and his eldest sister, BJ. He is survived by his sisters, Kathy, Pat, and Nancy; his wife, Cynthia; his children, Rachel, Brian (Alex), Colleen, and Kevin; and his granddaughters, Bea and Rosie.
Mr. Dunne spent the majority of his career teaching German at Bearden High School.
A devout Catholic, he was a steadfast member of Immaculate Conception Parish for nearly 40 years. He was passionate about community service and volunteered for the Office on Aging, recorded books for the blind, and donated blood for the Red Cross. He also served in various leadership roles in the Fountain City Lions Club.
He maintained his sense of humor through the end, making him a favorite of his friends, colleagues, and caregivers. His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved him.
A funeral Mass for Mr. Dunne will be held at Our Lady at St. Germaine Church in Oak Lawn, Ill., on April 25 followed by a graveside service at St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Chicago.
Donations in Mr. Dunne’ memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Tennessee or the Lions Club International Foundation.