John Gunn RIP - Page 4

gman777 · 04-08-2011, 08:20 AM

I live right down the street from John and always loved to stop by after work and he would pleasantly greet me and tell me to grab a cold one. We would sit and talk about old racing stories and current ones. He always helped my father and I out with our cars, no matter what time or day it was. One of my favorite memories was when I told John I needed a new septic tank and he drove his backhoe to my house the next night. I barely knew him at the time but it didn't matter, he just wanted to help. He was a true racer, engine builder, and friend. He will be missed by all. Thanks for everything John and my condolences to your family.

- Clint and Gary Walters

Ultimate Converter Concepts · 04-08-2011, 08:20 AM

Very sorry to hear, RIP John and all our prayers and thoughts go out to your family at this sorrowful time.

George Fitzpatrick · 04-08-2011, 08:24 AM

So so sad. RIP

Dave Casey · 04-08-2011, 08:36 AM

John was as I call them "one of the originals" yes back in the 70's John was a weekly competitor in the stock/super stock weekly races at Lebanon Valley. It was a good time in all our lives and I know John enjoyed all of it. Sal's note certainly attests to John's roll in a bigger arena. All great memories. Thanks John for being a piece to the puzzle of life and this sport.

Dave

k. boyle · 04-08-2011, 08:36 AM

I'll miss seeing Gun in the staging lanes sunday, making me laugh. But I'm sure he'll be watching us all race.

Bob Don · 04-08-2011, 08:55 AM

My condolences to the Gunn family. I was introduced to John in the late 70s by Tony Saraceni. I found John to be a fierce competitor and a great guy. RIP

Mike Brogniez · 04-08-2011, 09:07 AM

John touched people everywhere he raced he will be missed.
Condolences to his family.
MB

knsrace · 04-08-2011, 10:08 AM

Rest in Peace John, a friend ever since we met back in the day racing at Island
Dragway. Condolences to his family.

Kenny and Sharon Edgar

Lee Valentine · 04-08-2011, 11:35 AM

To Linda ,Amanda and Pop condolances. He was one of a kind and was there for my son and I for the last 45 years.

Mark Yacavone · 04-08-2011, 12:00 PM

I met John in the early 70's at Lebanon, I think, through the late Joe Kenney.
John had an uncommon zest for drag racing and life in general.
He would laugh and joke around for hours with me and and my friends (including some of the great ones who are no longer with us either,... JK, Joe (Moon) DeLorenzo, Pauly DelVecchio)
They must all be having a hell of a time in heaven right now..Enjoy the party, my friend. You earned it.
......You'll always be Top Gunn with me.

Mark

04-08-2011, 08:20 AM	#31
gman777 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 11 Likes: 6 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: John Gunn RIP I live right down the street from John and always loved to stop by after work and he would pleasantly greet me and tell me to grab a cold one. We would sit and talk about old racing stories and current ones. He always helped my father and I out with our cars, no matter what time or day it was. One of my favorite memories was when I told John I needed a new septic tank and he drove his backhoe to my house the next night. I barely knew him at the time but it didn't matter, he just wanted to help. He was a true racer, engine builder, and friend. He will be missed by all. Thanks for everything John and my condolences to your family. - Clint and Gary Walters Last edited by gman777; 04-08-2011 at 09:16 AM.

04-08-2011, 08:20 AM	#32
Ultimate Converter Concepts Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cornelius, N.C. Posts: 403 Likes: 6 Liked 59 Times in 12 Posts	Re: John Gunn RIP Very sorry to hear, RIP John and all our prayers and thoughts go out to your family at this sorrowful time. __________________ Lenny Croteau www.ultimateconverter.com Phone 704-892-6837

04-08-2011, 08:24 AM	#33
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 344 Likes: 119 Liked 94 Times in 24 Posts	Re: John Gunn RIP So so sad. RIP __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

04-08-2011, 08:36 AM	#34
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 795 Times in 165 Posts	Re: John Gunn RIP John was as I call them "one of the originals" yes back in the 70's John was a weekly competitor in the stock/super stock weekly races at Lebanon Valley. It was a good time in all our lives and I know John enjoyed all of it. Sal's note certainly attests to John's roll in a bigger arena. All great memories. Thanks John for being a piece to the puzzle of life and this sport. Dave __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK Last edited by Dave Casey; 04-08-2011 at 09:20 AM.

04-08-2011, 08:36 AM	#35
k. boyle Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: John Gunn RIP I'll miss seeing Gun in the staging lanes sunday, making me laugh. But I'm sure he'll be watching us all race.

04-08-2011, 08:55 AM	#36
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,496 Likes: 1,131 Liked 902 Times in 192 Posts	Re: John Gunn RIP My condolences to the Gunn family. I was introduced to John in the late 70s by Tony Saraceni. I found John to be a fierce competitor and a great guy. RIP __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

04-08-2011, 09:07 AM	#37
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: John Gunn RIP John touched people everywhere he raced he will be missed. Condolences to his family. MB

04-08-2011, 10:08 AM	#38
knsrace Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: John Gunn RIP Rest in Peace John, a friend ever since we met back in the day racing at Island Dragway. Condolences to his family. Kenny and Sharon Edgar

04-08-2011, 11:35 AM	#39
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 319 Times in 68 Posts	Re: John Gunn RIP To Linda ,Amanda and Pop condolances. He was one of a kind and was there for my son and I for the last 45 years. __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

04-08-2011, 12:00 PM	#40
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,818 Likes: 2,908 Liked 5,125 Times in 1,953 Posts	Re: John Gunn RIP I met John in the early 70's at Lebanon, I think, through the late Joe Kenney. John had an uncommon zest for drag racing and life in general. He would laugh and joke around for hours with me and and my friends (including some of the great ones who are no longer with us either,... JK, Joe (Moon) DeLorenzo, Pauly DelVecchio) They must all be having a hell of a time in heaven right now..Enjoy the party, my friend. You earned it. ......You'll always be Top Gunn with me. Mark __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers