Jeffrey Evan Trundy

Jeffrey E. Trundy, 74, died at his home, surrounded by his wife and daughters, on December 20, 2024.  He passed away after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. He was born May 6, 1950 in Lewiston, ME; the son of Donald and Crystal (Buck) Trundy.  

Jeff was predeceased by his parents. His surviving relatives include his wife of 26 years, Patricia (DiNicola) Trundy, sister Janet Bernier of West Minot, ME, his daughters, Kami (Trundy) Craig and husband Kevin of Searsmont, ME, Erin Trundy and husband Ben Giguere of Whitefield, ME, and stepdaughter Erin Ferry and husband Christopher of Maryville, TN. Jeff was survived by  four grandchildren Abbott Craig, Julius Giguere, Ellis Giguere, and Nicholas Ferry. 

Jeff grew up in a small town in Hebron, ME, where, as a teen, he played alongside the men of the community on a Town Team, in a Town Team league. He attended Edward Little High School, in Auburn, ME, playing on the school’s baseball team. 

Jeff next attended the University of New Hampshire, where he was senior captain of the baseball team. While there, Jeff was the Lead Hitter in the Yankee Conference and later was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies. 

Upon graduation, he attended University of Colorado, where he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach and earned his Master’s degree in Education.  He also briefly served as a baseball scout for the Toronto Blue Jays. 

Jeff eventually returned to the state of Maine where he was head coach of the Cony High School baseball team for many years, leading them to championships and victories. He led the baseball team to back to back state championships in 1990 and 1991.   He also served as the head coach of the Cony girls soccer team, leading them to their only victory.

Jeff's journey next led him to join the Frederick Gunn School, a prestigious college preparatory school, in Washington, CT.  There, he served as the head baseball coach and taught science. During his tenure at the Frederick Gunn School, Jeff also spent his summers coaching in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Falmouth Commodores, in Falmouth, MA.  During his time with the Commodores he received the Mike Curran Award for Coach of the Year for the CCBL three times.  He was the winningest coach during his 30-year tenure and received his 500th win in 2022.  Jeff was recently inducted into the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame, in MA in November 2024. Years earlier he also was  inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. 

Jeff touched the lives of countless individuals, both personally and professionally. He coached hundreds of young men and women during his time as a college coach.  Jeff was known as “Gentlemen Jeff,” for his humble leadership, kind demeanor, integrity, honesty, and the personal interest he took in the lives of everyone he encountered.  

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 9:00am - 9:45am at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home in West Chester, Pennsylvania . Followed by his service of celebration of life and remembrance at 10am.

Interment will be in Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Go Fund Me website for Jeff Trundy.