Melvin "Mike" E Dunlap

Melvin E. “Mike” Dunlap, 89, of Delmar, died Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 5, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Elmer and Edythe (Fisher) Dunlap. Mike served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946 and was stationed in Cairo, Egypt and the United States. He retired with 30 years of service as a resident engineer from the Federal Aviation Administration. Prior to his time with the FAA he owned and operated Dunlap Construction Company, which built air traffic control towers and runway approach lighting systems for several large airports in the Eastern region of the U.S., including Cleveland, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. While with the FAA he was assigned to the Eastern region and operated out of Kennedy Airport in NY. He was the resident engineer for the ISLIP Center on Long Island, NY and won several awards for his service. He spent many happy hours on his boat, the “Mel-Mar” with his family and friends. He served as Commodore of the Riverhead Moose Yacht Club while stationed on Long Island. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 194 in Salisbury, the American Legion Post 64 in Salisbury, the Order of Redmen, Tony Tank Tribe No. 149 and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Martha “Marge” (McConaghy) Dunlap of Delmar; a daughter, Patricia J. Timmons and her husband, Ralph of Delmar; a son, Michael R. “Mickey” Dunlap and his wife, Patricia (Maul) of Venice, Florida; four grandchildren, Tim Timmons and his wife, Jennifer, Terri T. Stuck and her husband, Mike, Bobbi J. Sanders and her husband, Jeff and Jeff Dunlap. He also leaves 4 great grandchildren, Elizabeth Timmons, Andrew Timmons, Meredith Timmons and Devin Sanders. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wallace and Bill. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Melsons Cemetery in Delmar, The Reverend Dr. Everett C. Isaacs will officiate. Following the service, all are invited to join the family at Melsons Fellowship Hall for a time of food and fellowship. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Moondra and Brenda Moody, Administrator of Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful, loving care he received. “Thanks” are also extended to Dr. Martin, Dr. Sobczak, Vitas Hospice and his friends at Denny’s and Delmar Diner. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803 or to Vitas Hospice, 100 Commerce Drive, Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Melvin "Mike" E Dunlap

October 5, 1920 - November 26, 2009