DUNLAVEY John C. (Jack) Age 73 of Elmira, NY, died Thursday May 15, 2003 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Jack was born in Elmira, the son of John E. and Catherine Casey Dunlavey. His beloved wife of 51 years, Arada, and son, Jimmy, predeceased him. Jack is survived by his children, with their families, Cathy Dunlavey of Buffalo, NY; Colleen and James Muldowney of Chicago, IL, with sons Andrew and Jake; Corinne and Steven Ozl of Manassas, VA, with children, Sarah, Rebecca, Jessica and Steven; Jack and Judy Dunlavey of Elmira, NY, with children, Katie, Tim, Casey, Elizabeth, Brennan and Benjamin; Cary and Dan Sullivan of Elmira, NY, with children Ryan, Padraig and Lauren; Joseph Dunlavey of Elmira, NY; Jerry Dunlavey of Chicago, IL; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Dunlavey with children, Kyle, Kristopher, Sean, Peter and Molly. Also surviving, are brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Margaret Dunlavey; sister and brother-in-law C. Loretta and Harry McCarty of Horseheads, NY; along with his cousins, Julia Clare Richards, S.S.J. and Theresa Sullivan, and several nieces, nephews and many good friends. Jack was also predeceased by his sister, Mary Nelan. Jack was a decorated US Navy veteran, serving as a medic in Korea. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroism during the Battle of Hoengson, Korea in November of 1950, after displaying,"great skill, courage and confidence in performing his duties". He was wounded saving twelve men under heavy fire, and awarded the Purple Heart as well. Following his military career, Jack earned his CIC Insurance Certification and entered into the insurance business. He retired as a partner of MacNamara and Carroll Insurance Company. He was a longtime Rotarian, with a special interest in serving the needs of Camp Star. Due to his outstanding community service as a Rotarian he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow. Jack was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Catholic War Vets. Jack and Arada took the most pride in their children and grandchildren, supporting them through their presence at every activity. These events took them from Elmira to Niagara, Hobart, Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Virginia. He was actively involved in Notre Dame High School Sports, where he operated the time clock for basketball games for twenty-five years, before going to the Eastern College Athletic Conference to operate the clock for football games. Jack was one of the original Golf Channel Volunteers for both the BC Open as well as the Corning Classic. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 10:15 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Woodlawn National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's memory may be directed to Notre Dame High School, 1400 Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904, or the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901. Jack's family would like to extend their thanks and sincere appreciation to the Rehab staff on C-4 for the outstanding care given to him during his time at St. Joseph's Hospital. Officers and members of the Catholic War Vets Post 1178 will meet at McInerny Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:40 P.M. to conduct a service for our departed comrade, Jack Dunlavey. Signed, Don Narde Commander Officer and members of the Msgr. John J. Lee Division of the AOH will meet at McInerny Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:50 P.M. to conduct a service for our departed brother, Jack Dunlavey.