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Daniel Jacoby Obituary

Orleans It was a different kind of "Independence Day weekend" when Daniel Jacoby -- a beloved and loyal friend -- was released from his battle with cancer at his home on July 5 with his family by his side. Dan was born in Dorchester in 1947 and graduated from Weymouth High School in 1965. His young family moved to Eastham several years later. He lived thereafter in Eastham and then Orleans. Together with his father-in-law Russ Sandblom Sr., they established Atlantic Supply; he had a long, successful career. All who knew him will best remember the comfort he gave them in knowing he was there for them at all hours of the day. He was an amazing friend. He loved sharing his latest discoveries with the contagious excitement of a child at the holidays. But his favorite times were spent when he was at home relaxing with his wife of 15 years, Mary (O'Connor), his children, Daniel and Suzanne, and their dogs, Toby and Calvin. Dan enjoyed the companionship of many friends and family members from Cape Cod and the New England area. With them, he shared interests in fine wine and antique furniture, toys and cars, as well as traveling, golf, boating and music. He tremendously enjoyed gathering with his friends for a great meal, peppered with recounts of the past and enthusiastic anticipation of the future. Dan particularly relished playing and watching baseball. He could often be seen on summer evenings, darting about an outfield and dashing around the bases while playing with his friends. He took great delight in the many times he attended Opening Day in Boston for his Red Sox. Rather than flowers, Dan's wish was that you enjoy a good baseball game and think of him during the Seventh Inning Stretch. In addition to his wife and children, he will be greatly missed by his mother, Mary (Rielly) Jacoby, his twin sister, Diane Kowalski and the rest of the Jakes, brother Walter Jacoby and sisters Nancy Quinn, Jane Downie, Ann Hoyt, Susan McPherson and Gail Jacoby and by his mother- and father-in-law, Jane and Jim O'Connor, as well as his sister-in-law, Margaret, all of whom he treasured. In his next journey, Dan will be reunited with his daughter Holly, brother Paul and many others. Visitation will be at the Nickerson Funeral Home at 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Joan of Arc Church, 61 Canal Road, Orleans at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 11. For online condolences and guest book go to www.mem.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 8, 2008.

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ginny berliner

July 22, 2008

Mary, dear Mary: Just wanted you to know that I think about you and Dan every day, these days. Just had
a long phone visit with you Mom. I will call you SOON...but I just somehow think that you might be checking this guestbok site until it is
no longer posted, My heart and thoughts (lots of them) are with you, Kid!!! I suspect that Dan is SO PROUD of you and your strength! Mary....I ADMIRE you so much for so many reasons! Be well, and look for a smile....
wherever one is exhibited..on whomever's face!!! Love, Ginny

Chris, Paul, David & Michelle Zanca

July 21, 2008

Mary,
We have many happy memories of Danny. Everytime we came down to the Cape, he was the life of the party. He was a man with a big heart. We will never forget him (especially the kids). Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 21, 2008

To all who kept Dan and his family in their thoughts and prayers, we thank you.

Dan's Sister, Ann

John Quincy Hunt

July 15, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Patricia McCullough

July 13, 2008

Mary, I met both you and Dan several years ago at one of Linda and John's Labor Day get togethers on the Cape. I was touched by the great friendship you all shared. Bev and Linda had keep me up to date on their dear friends passing. I know you have some wonderful friends on the Cape to support you thru the coming months. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Pat McCullough

Lorene Bowes

July 12, 2008

Mary and family,

We all were saddened to learn of your beloved Dan's passing in the Chatham Courier---a beautifully written obit----sorry we did not know him personally, however, only heard GOOD things from your Mom and Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. In Sympathy and love from your Roxbury Road friends. Lorene, Kevin (a devoted Sox fan) and Sharon

Rick Cannon (Canco Fire Sprinkler)

July 11, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Marion Wingfield

July 10, 2008

Dear Mary and all the Jacoby family, I am so sorry to learn of Dan's death. Although I didn't know him, he clearly was a wonderful, fun-loving, giving person, and will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
love, Marion, John, and Emma

Susan (McPhee) Sawyers

July 10, 2008

Mary,
So very sorry to learn of your dear Dan's struggle and passing. Campbell will be playing in his All-Star baseball tournament this weekend. I'll be thinking of you and Dan as I watch him play with the sheer joy of the game shining thru on his face.
My love to you and your family.

Kim Leonard

July 10, 2008

Dear Jacoby family & friends,
So sorry to hear of Dan's passing it has been years since i have seen most of you although growing up and spending almost every summer with Danny and Carol was one of the best times of my life . Recently Suzie and I have reconnected and it is wonderful to be speaking to her again we talk almost daily now and hope to see one another soon. When we first started talking she told me he was sick and all i could do was try to offer her comforting words and prayers. Suzie please take comfort knowing he will always be with you and is at peace now. Anything i can do please let me know . Suzie I know you and i will be seeing one another again before to long... until then I am thinking of you and your family.
God Bless
Kim Leonard

Ginny and Oliver Berliner

July 9, 2008

Dear Dan: Short Stop was never the easiest positon to perform....as part of 'the team'...was it!!! But what a vital role for the good of the sport!!!! Be the sport... 'baseball', 'friendship', 'family','neighbor' or 'business'.....you played your position as well as, if not better than, most 'players' who's legacy is now recorded at Cooperstown!!!! God bless you, young man...God bless you!! And thank you for making so many people so happy for so long! I know that Mary, your family and all who love you so much will be OK....BECAUSE they were 'fortunate enough' to know you!!!!

Thomas Quinn

July 9, 2008

Dear Mary Daniel & Suzanne,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing Dan. He was such a dynamic person with intense interests in family and friends. I was fortunate to watch him move from a boy to a strong competent man. His energy, intensity and commitment were an inspiration to many of us. Please accept my sincere sympathy to all of you and the extended Jacoby family.

Again please accept my sincere condolences. I do know how difficult it is to loose love ones.

Tom Quinn

Ken Higgins

July 9, 2008

Years of friendship, years of stories and years of fun. To know him made my world so much richer and I feel blessed to be able to call him a close friend.

Lee Ann & Bill Brougham

July 9, 2008

To Dianne and the entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It's nice to have such a wonderful loving family to gather around with and to share fond memories with. I'm sure there are many wonderful stories to be told. And it never gets old hearing them. Go SOX.....

Kathy Patrick Bosman

July 9, 2008

To Suzie,
I am so, so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing - I remember how funny and generous he was. My thoughts are with you and your family - I send everyone my regards and condolences... All best, Kathy Patrick Bosman

Holly and Harold Knight

July 8, 2008

To Mary, Gail, Susan and the entire Jacoby family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. We will remember Daniel fondly, especially the time when he shared bottles of wine from his fabulous wine collection at Gail's house during a family gathering. We were delighted to have met him. I know you will miss him terribly.
Please accept our sincere sympathy.

Robert Bandstra

July 8, 2008

Dan was the best employer that I ever had. His instruction and friendship will always be some of my my richest memories. Dan will be greatly missed by ALL who ever knew him or conducted business with him. Our thoughts are with you Mary.

Helen & Matt Brennan

July 8, 2008

We are left with many fond memories of great times together. To us, Dan's legacy is the many great people that we have met through him.

Sherry Higgins

July 8, 2008

Quite simply....Dan was easy to love. I will miss him and forever hold him dear in my heart.

Melinda Carey

July 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. In this time of sorrow.
Melinda Carey

Mary & Fred Carey

July 8, 2008

Mary,

Our deepest sympathy to you, Suzanne and Daniel....Everyone loved Dan; he will be missed by many more than you could ever guess

Wally Jacoby

July 8, 2008

My dearest,sweetest angel has left my world,and I miss him so.No more calling him to try out a new joke,or to fix our furnace,or "borrow" a speaker for my stereo,etc. But most of all, i can't just call him and say "Hi,little Brudda,how ya doin'?"
I sure do miss you,Doonles.

Marc and Kathy Nantel

July 8, 2008

To Mary and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy in this difficult time.Dan was the classiest person we have met. He will be missed by everyone.

Karen Jacoby Gannon

July 8, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Dan's wife Mary and to Daniel and Suzanne. And to my dear Aunt Mary and my wonderful cousins, I am so, so sorry.

David Simmons

July 8, 2008

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Dan. We will keep all of the Jacoby's in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Benoit

July 8, 2008

Diane -
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Rosemary (Roe) Rice

July 8, 2008

Mary, my deepest sympathies at this most difficult time.

Lee Jacoby Gomes

July 8, 2008

My sincere condolences to Dan's wife Mary, his children, Aunt Mary, and all Dan's siblings. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Beverly Fallstrom

July 8, 2008

Working for Dan for 20 years was a joy- not only was he a great boss but a good friend as well. He taught me so much about friendship and good wine. Along life's way we meet many people and a few stay with us
forever and he is one of the special ones. Miss you my friend.
Bev Fallstrom

Kim Bodary (formerly Kelly)

July 8, 2008

To the Jacoby and Sandblom family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

J S

July 8, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

PAYROLL STAFF CCH

July 8, 2008

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Nancy Connolly (Joanne's sister)

July 8, 2008

Diane:

I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Bill and Carol Strakele

July 8, 2008

Mary and Family

Please accept our deepest condolences. Dan will be missed by all...

Eric Eldredge

July 8, 2008

Dan was one of the nicest person you would ever want to meet, always willing to help out when he could.. My deepest sympothy to his family at this time. He will truly be missed..

The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home

July 8, 2008

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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