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BLAIRSTOWN - Daniel M. Kately, age 48, of Blairstown, died Sept. 22, at Overlook Hospital, in Summit, from complications from lung cancer due to smoking for over 30 years. Daniel was born Jan. 18, 1969, in Morristown. He was the son of George Kately and the late Barbara (Ryver) Kately.
Daniel was a master carpenter and loved woodcarving. He was featured in New Jersey Homes Magazine, Architects Design and on the Martha Stewart Show for his expertise in woodcarving.
He is survived by his wife, Shani (Lindsay) Kately; his three daughters, Brooke Kately, Sheila Kately and Faith Kately; his father, George Kately; two brothers, Thomas Kately and wife, Sally, George Kately III and wife, Sandy; and three nieces, Victoria, Jamie and Samantha Kately.
Visiting hours will be from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High St., Hackettstown. A memorial service will be held at 8:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the funeral home. Cremation is private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
At Daniel's request, he donated himself to Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, N.Y., for advancement in cancer research.
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We think of you often. So many nice memories
Uncle George and Aunt Jean
Family
September 18, 2023
Your gone but your memory will always be here with family and friends who love you. From Aunt Jean and Uncle George
Jean Ike
Family
September 24, 2022
sO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MANY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
THE CAVANAUGHS
September 29, 2017
Tom and Rusty, My deepest sympathies to you and your entire families on the loss of your brother. A pain I am too familiar with. I am praying for you all and are very moved by Dan's wish to do something good by donating his body for Cancer Research. It is an amazing gift. All my love and prayers to you.
Laura Lopipero Damelio
Friend
September 27, 2017
George,Tom,Rusty and family's I am so very sorry for your loss of Dan.I so enjoyed seeing him growing up and the family visits to Pa. Recently while looking through some of my Father's things I found a picture that Dan had drawn for him my father was so very proud to have the picture. Rest in peace dear cousin you will be missed. Janet Swartz Phillipsburg,Pa 9-25-2017
September 25, 2017
George, I am truly sorry for the loss of your son. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family.
Corinne Sodano
September 25, 2017
9/25/17 dear George and family Im so sorry for your loss I only remember Dan when he was very young .My heart aches with grief and sorrow for your loss . sounds like he grew up to be a fine young man May God hold him in his loving arms forever .
Michael Mostyn
September 25, 2017
"To remember our loved ones who have departed is not to die" I'll always remember you Danny, You were the best in my book..Vincent Meissner
vincent meissner
September 24, 2017
George, Tom, Rusty, and family,
So sorry to hear of Danny's passing. Upon reading his obituary, I learned of his skills and talent, his love of his family and their love of him. Even upon his death he is giving to others.
A son to be proud of. ❤
Joe &Ellen Utter
Joe/Ellen Utter
September 24, 2017
My heart is heavy for the entire Kately Family,I pray for you all. I have known Danny & Shani since grammar school I pray for his three beautiful daughters I hope they always remember they were the reason he woke up everyday and the reason he fought so hard God Bless you all
Renee Reilly
September 24, 2017
Dear Shani And Family, Words really cant say how sorry we are to hear of your sweet Dan's passing. We always loved Dan from the first time we met him when you were just kids. He fit so well into our family from day one. How can we ever forget his big blue eyes , great sense of humor, and that mischievous grin but most of all his willingness to except people just as they were. May Gods peace be with you now and in the days ahead. Love Uncle George And Aunt Jean
George And Jean Ike
September 24, 2017
As I tried to sit and share my sympathy for his family I found myself in tears. There's no words to say how sad I am for Dan and his family. Especially his beautiful girls that he was so clearly proud of. He was a great guy and an awesome father.
I pray for you all. May you find peace that surpasses all understanding.
❤
Jenn Artley
September 24, 2017
I tried many times to write a message but I find myself in tears. My heart is broken for his family especially his beautiful girls that he was clearly so proud of
I knew Dan best in my younger years when he and Shani would hunt squirrels and bring them to our house in Byram
May you find peace and god bless you all ❤
Jenn Artley
September 24, 2017
Kately family
So sorry for your lost. I didn't know Daniel but I know jess. im sure he was as great as she is. May God hold him in his loving arms.
Alan vanderhoff
September 24, 2017
In remembrance of you Daniel, and may this candle serve as a symbol of the light you brought to me and so many others. You had a great sense of humor but also several other wonderful traits which you chose to keep a mystery, and only allow very few in to know about.
Thank you for caring enough to let me be one of the fortunate ones.
Rest in eternal peace. You will never be forgotten. We shall meet again.
September 24, 2017
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