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Daniel Daley Obituary

Daley, Daniel Thomas 51, of Evanston, social worker and ASL instructor, passed away December 7, 2003, at home following a brief illness. Beloved husband of Beverly Otey, cherished father of Tim Daley of Vero Beach, FL, and Melissa (Luke) Arduini of Oak Lawn, IL, loving stepfather of Joshua Will, proud grandpa Dan of Calvin and Jacob Arduini, Baby brother of Eileen Holderbaum, Dennis (Chris) Daley, William Daley and Gina Purpura, preceded in death by parents Robert Daley and Joan and Ray Purpura. Dan will be missed terribly by his in-laws Harold and Neva Otey of Oblong, IL and their children Diana (Paul) Smith, Brenda (David) Richart and Gary Otey, dear uncle Danny to many nieces and nephews. An advocate for Deaf issues and rights, Dan attended Gaulladet University, worked for Thresholds Services in their vocational and residential programs and then more recently for Anixter Center's Vocational Program and also served as Manager of Transportation Services. Memorial service Saturday, December 13, 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1530 Hinman Ave., Evanston, 847-864-6181. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Anixter Center, 773-973-7900 ext. 226 or to First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 10, 2003.

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Pamela Daley Houdyshell

October 12, 2022

My dear ex husband, You are surely missed. You would be proud of your children. While the family name does not continue on this branch, your teachings do You were gone too soon We all love you

Laura Boisselier Clerkin

December 15, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers go out to my cousin, Gina, and her family. Though I met Dan only a couple of times, I know he was a good man and will be sorely missed.

Herminio and Vivian Cardona

December 14, 2003

Dan was a long time friend of ours, 20 plus years. We have a lot of fond memories of times past with our families and our children growing up together. We will miss you Dan. God's blessing to Melissa and Tim, Pam, and Beverly and Josh, and to all of Dan's family.

mark rempala

December 13, 2003

I miss dan a real lot he really helped me alot god bless to him and his family

Pamela (Daley) Houdyshell

December 11, 2003

Love and Prayers to Beverly and her family; to Bill, Dennis, Eileen and Gina; Dan's brothers and sisters, I love you all and think of you often. To Dan; Thank you for your love of 17 years during our marriage and for our beautiful adult children. I miss you.

Marlene Slavitt

December 10, 2003

I want to extend my condolences to you on the loss of Dan. May you cherish your memories and may your heart be filled with gentle peace. Dan was a good man and he was terrific with the Anixter clients and with our students. He was pleasant and always had a kind word for all of us. Certainly Dan will be missed. Hopefully, the new year will bring some solace and will allow you to heal. With deepest sympathy,

Marlene Slavitt

Carol Radzus(Daley)

December 10, 2003

My favorite cousin you will be miss

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