Curtis “Curt” Bunce, 83
Curtis “Curt” Bunce of West Winfield, New York and Avon Park, Florida passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his Florida residence.
He was born August 13, 1941 in Ilion, New York to the late Claude and Myrtle Bunce.
Curt was a maintenance man for Special Metals Corporation for 40 years. He served in the United States Army from 1959 until 1962 and was proud of his service. He was the Chief Steward and a board member of the International Association of Machinists for many years. Curt was the Director of the Empire Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA) in New York and was also on the National Board of the AMCA. Curt was a scout master in the Boy Scouts of America for eight years. He was an Indian motorcycle enthusiast and loved riding his own Indian. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing, camping, skydiving, and bee keeping. Curt explored many of the non-commercial and uncharted caves of New York State. Curt built his own log home from forest to finish.
Out of all these accomplishments, Curt loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren the most.
Curt was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Edwards, Shirley Sanders, and Sandy Combs; and brothers, Dick Bunce and Fred Sterling. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Bunce; daughter, Susan Bunce of West Winfield, New York; sons, Steven Francisco of Richfield Springs, New York and Blake Francisco (Sonia) of West Windfield, New York; sister, Sharon Rolchigo (Joe) of Frankfort, New York; brother, Ronald Bunce of Ilion, New York; grandchildren, Christopher Case of Lubbock, Texas, Erica Fox of Herkimer, New York, Jessica Bruce of West Winfield, New York, Angelina Pulis of Herkimer, New York, Curtis Francisco of West Winfield, and Marie Francisco of West Winfield, New York; and great-grandchildren, Mark Curra of Herkimer, New York and Mason Robertson of West Winfield, New York.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in New York.
