Stephen J. Dunnrowicz, 74, beloved husband of Gail (Patrick) Dunnrowicz of Manchester, died on November 2, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. Stephen was born in Hartford, the son of Clarence John and Ann (Zorick) Dunnrowicz. Stephen was a veteran, retiring as a Lt. Colonel, before embarking on a career as an educator in the public school systems. Besides his wife, Gail, Stephen is survived by his brothers John Dunnrowicz of Laconia, NY and Clarence Dunnrowicz of Bonny Dune, CA and his sister-in-law Linda Patrick of Holliston, MA. He is also survived by his Aunt Terry LaRue and her husband Bruch of Wethersfield and his nephews and nieces; Todd and Craig Patrick of Holliston, MA and Kim and Noah Luskin of Newburyport, MA. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 6th at 10:30 a.m. from the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dunstan Church, 1345 Manchester Rd, Glastonbury. Family and friends may call at funeral home on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.