He passed away peacefully at his home, with his bride of 58 years and his family by his side, on October 6, 2024. After graduating from Canajoharie High School in 1965, Dan enlisted into the U.S.
Marine Corps, served in Vietnam, and returned to the Capital district in 1971, where he became a very proud Union Ironworker. He served over 50 years as a member of Local 12 (Albany), Local 15, Local 40 (NYC), and Ironworkers District Council of Western NY, and was known for his tenacity and straightforward personality. A devoted husband, Dan cherished his wife (and best friend), Ann, and his children and grandchildren.
Known for his unique "old school" personality, Dan was respected by many for his old-fashioned view of what life in America used to be like and about what being a good American is about. He valued hard-work, dedication, organized labor, and love of country. Dan will be remembered not only for his accomplishments and skills but also for his lifelong love affair with his teenage sweetheart and wife of nearly 58 years.
They were inseparable (sometimes to a fault) and shared countless adventures together. Whether on the shores of Connecticut, their annual trek to Fort Lauderdale by the Sea, or frequent stops at his local VFW (Post 942), Loopie's Irish Pub, American Legion (Post 701), or the Eagles, he will be remembered, in part, by his stories and his unique sense of humor. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Over the past 30 years, Dan volunteered.
