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Memorial for BRIAN LUNNEY
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Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on Oct. 27, 1942
Died on Jul. 13, 2010 and resided in Green Bay, WI.
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Monday, Jul. 19, 2010
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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George "Brian" Lunney, 67, of Green Bay, died at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 of natural causes. Brian was born on October 27, 1942 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to the late George and Edith (Moore) Lunney.
During his life, he was a goalie for a number of professional hockey teams, including the Canadian Nationals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Knoxville Knights, and Marquette Iron Rangers. While playing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he played with legendary goalie, Johnny Bower. In 1966, Brian moved to Marquette, MI, where he joined the Marquette Iron Rangers. During his years with the Iron Rangers, he was a well-known and respected goalie throughout the United States Hockey League who won the Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) on several occasions. Brian was an all-around athlete who also excelled in baseball, golf, and football. While playing hockey, he also played football for Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League, under the famous coach, Bud Grant.
In 1986, Brian moved to Apollo Beach, Florida, where he had a successful career in sales for Elsberry Greenhouse. In 2004, he retired to Green Bay to be closer to his family and grandchildren, and to enjoy the perk of never having to miss a Packer game.
Brian is survived by four children: Jeff (Sandra) Lunney, Bobbie Jo (Richards) (Jon) Bleser, Cliff (Leslie) Lunney, and Brett Lunney; and ten grandchildren.
Friends may join in a celebration of Brian's life at Canale-Tonella Funeral Home on Monday, July 19th from 4 to 7 p.m.
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