Dr. Michael Wood Dunn, of New Rochelle and Larchmont, NY, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 1, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Edward and Ruth Dunn.

A proud alumnus of Brooklyn Preparatory School, Michael went on to attend Georgetown University and later earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War as a Lieutenant Commander and Chief Medical Officer aboard the USS Princeton and Coral Sea. He was awarded two Presidential Unit Citations and two Vietnam Campaign Ribbons in recognition of his service. 

Following his military service, Michael went on to build a distinguished career as an ophthalmologist, professor, and researcher. He served as the first Chairman of Ophthalmology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Director of Ophthalmology at Metropolitan Hospital Center and was a professor of Ophthalmology and served on the Admissions Committee at New York Medical College. He also worked at several private practices during his career. He was a member of the New York Ophthalmological Society for over 40 years, at one time holding the role of president.  Even after retirement, Michael remained deeply committed to medical research and development, frequently visiting the lab in an effort to further understand and treat ophthalmological conditions.

Michael was known for his sharp wit and perfectly timed one-liners. A devoted Catholic, Michael was committed to his faith and local parish Holy Family Church in New Rochelle. He was a member of Wykagyl Country Club for over 50 years, where he developed lifelong friendships and could often be found sitting by the pool reading Scientific American or taking his daily swim.

An avid horticulturist, Michael devoted countless hours to tending to his roses, vegetable garden, or the variety of flowers in his greenhouse. He had a lifelong love of travel and never passed up an opportunity for a trip, sometimes taking him to faraway continents. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family and grandchildren, taking immense pride in their lives and accomplishments. 

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Michael was predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years, Christina Lundstrom Dunn; his brother, Patrick Dunn; his sister, Alice Dunn Buttarazzi; and son-in-law, Jeffrey Taylor. He is survived by Pia Dunn Taylor and her children, Lilly and Kathleen; his son, Edward Dunn (Tina), and their children, Ellie, Chloe, Michael, and Charlie; and his daughter, Christina Dunn Chandra (Indra), and their children, Luke, Kate, and Eddie.

Michael will be remembered for his intellect, his humor, his green thumb, his deep faith, and his devotion to family. His presence will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30AM on February 21, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church in New Rochelle.  A Celebration of Life will be held on April 18th from 12-3 at Wykagyl Country Club. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.