Tina E. Dunn, 57, formerly of Leonardo, passed away Oct. 28 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tina was born July 30, 1963 in Red Bank, a daughter of Kevin Dunn and the late Roberta Dunn (née Balsamo). She lived most her life in Leonardo and the Bayshore area.
Tina belonged to the American Legion Post 338 Ladies Auxiliary and proudly served on their Color Guard. She enjoyed hiking and planning adventures with her family and friends. After having her daughter, Tina started landscaping, which gave her a flexible schedule so she could spend time raising her family. When her daughter got older, Tina started working at the Atlantic Highlands Retirement Center and belonged to the United Healthcare Workers East Union (1199 SEIU).
Tina is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons, and two granddaughters, Elliana and Mia, all of Middletown. She also leaves behind her father, Kevin Dunn, and three sisters, Mary Dunn, Anna Grillon and Robin Dunn, along with a brother, Robert Dunn, and many nieces and nephews. Tina was predeceased by her mother Roberta and two brothers, Sean and Kevin.
Friends and family may pay their respects from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. A funeral service will conclude the afternoon and a private cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to: The Tina E. Dunn Memorial Fund at gf.me/u/y7g4yr.
The article originally appeared in the November 12 – 18, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.
