Terry Allen VanDunk

Terry Allen VanDunk, 47, of Newburgh, NY, formerly of Warwick/ Chester, NY, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. He went home to be with his parents and many family and friends. 

The son of the late Darielle Alexander and Mr. Terry Ayres, he was born December 9, 1977, in Warwick, NY. 

Terry never met a stranger he didn't consider family. The love he has for his children was known to everyone, even when he made mistakes. Terry's five children are special to him.

Terry has an Irish twin named Kimmy. You would always find them pulling Kimmy and Terry shenanigans. Everyone thought they were actually twins. The two of them had a very special bond with their older sister, Jessie. Growing up, she was their protector, babysitter, alarm clock, and best friend. Whenever Terry ran into an issue, he always ran to Jessie and Aaron. Terry will be loved and missed terribly by his five children and his last two siblings.

Terry is predeceased by his beautiful mother, Darielle Alexander; his handsome father, Terry Ayres; all of his grandparents; his two brothers, Aaron VanDunk and Theodore VanDunk; his nephew Marcus D VanDunk; his dear old uncles, Tommy Alexander and Randy VanDunk, and so many family and friends. 

He is survived by his wife, Ashley (separated 13 years); his longtime girlfriend, Dana; his stepfather, Ronald Wilson; his three sons, Tyler VanDunk, Alex VanDunk, Bryson ( Bella) VanDunk; his two daughters Jada VanDunk and Jackie VanDunk; his two sisters, Jessica Beach and wife Nata of Port Jervis, NY, and Kimmy Garduno and husband Matt of Lake Placid, FL, his favorite aunt, Aunt Donna of Warwick, NY, and his favorite cousins Scott, Liz, and Sean, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Aaron and Terry had a special bond with music. He also ran to Aaron the most, especially when their sisters were brutally honest. Terry left us way too soon with so much needed to be said. His five children and last two siblings will carry on his memory; we will watch and cheer on your children for you as if you are still here. We are at peace knowing there is no pain anymore and you are back with Mommy, Aaron, and Marcus. You have waited so long to be back in your father's arms. Terry has the biggest heart with the most energy. He was a feather in the wind. If the wind blew, Terry was on the move. Everyone Terry met was instantly friends. He was very outgoing with a personality to match. Terry was very special. Give Mommy, Nana, Aaron, and Marcus a kiss for us. We will always love and miss you beyond words. XOXO Rest easy, Baby Brother!

We will be bringing Aaron and Terry home for the last time. Jessie, Nata, Kimmy, and Matt will hold a Celebration of Life for both Aaron and Terry this summer at their childhood home on Kings Highway. 

Brendan and Thomas Flynn will provide cremation care at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., Chester, N.Y.

The family has entrusted Terry's care to the Flynn Family and Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center staff.

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