Todd Dunkinson's Obituary
If you listen carefully, you will hear the roar of a Harley entering Heaven. Riding that Harley is our beloved Todd Dunkinson, 52, who left this earth on Saturday, September 3, 2016.
Todd was a long time Liverpool / Cicero resident, although when he spoke he sounded like Jersey City and Brooklyn got together and created this bald wonderfully boisterous, loving, witty, skinny (wink wink) man who none of us will ever forget. Just when you thought you knew him and nothing else could amaze you……then Frank shows up. He walked like Todd and talked like Todd but man, he looked nothing like Todd. Then you heard, “How you doin!” No one says “how you doin” quite like Todd did. Without doubt he chose “how you doin” the night he sat across from the lady of his dreams. He smiled, she smiled - two souls that were lost found each other. Janette and Todd picked up the pieces and shared their lives together; both surpassing loss and despair. Together they found the comfort and strength to move forward. What a ride! Suburbia meets the biking world; perfect combination.
Todd leaves behind his longtime companion and fiancé, Janette Springer; two step-sons, Nathan (Conni) Springer and Kristopher (Eneida) Springer; six grandchildren, Brielle, Jaiden, Xavier, Tiersa, Julian, and Gabriel Springer; his sister, Robin Dunkinson; two uncles, and a host of sisters and brothers, neighbors, co-workers……he touched so many. Underneath the tough hard working exterior was a man who loved animals and kids. He taught right and wrong - he believed in you and had your back. He was a standup guy. You never had to ask him to help and you never had to wonder when he would quit - he never quit. Todd was a member of Local Laborers 633. He loved this country and was so fiercely proud of where he came from.
Todd we miss you and love you. Big hearts are broken, little hearts are broken, and when people ask, how are you doing, we hear you - we laugh and will never forget. No gathering, poker run, party, graduation, hockey game, dance competition, basketball game or wedding reception was started until he arrived. Todd, we will celebrate your life appropriately, all together sharing stories, laughing and yes, dancing.
Todd’s Celebration of Life will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 at a time and place to be announced. Please remember - Ride safe. Drive safer. Share the road. Look both ways. And then look again.
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