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Daniel Athas Obituary

Daniel Athas Jr. 1946-2007 SPRINGFIELD - Daniel Athas Jr, (the Governor), 61, departed this life peacefully with his loving family surrounding him on Sunday, December 23, 2007. He was born in Springfield, MA on January 30, 1946 to the late Theresa (Joanides) and Daniel Athas Sr. Daniel was a graduate of Trade High School in 1964 and Springfield Technical Institute in 1967. Daniel was former owner and operator of the Pine Point Café, he was an avid athlete of many sports. Playing in various local leagues he enjoyed darts, and was known to some as Dangerous Dan. Daniel was the former manager and singer with the singing group The Bostels. Daniel was in the United States Navy and served in the Viet Nam Era. He leaves two brothers Stephen P. Athas and Paul M. Athas; and his wife Peggy, daughter, Dawnee Rodriguez; one granddaughter, Brandii; his former wife, Bobbee Athas; and a loving friend Karen Randall all of Springfield, along with many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of many friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday December 30th, 2007 at 3 pm at the Henderson Funeral Home, 52 Hancock, Springfield, MA. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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Published by The Republican on Dec. 28, 2007.

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Chris Stefano

January 24, 2008

Danny, I just heard from Marty. Rest well old friend,may you find your song in heaven. Chris Stefano

Andrea

January 8, 2008

Karen & Family
Sorry for your loss. I only knew Danny for a short period of time, we played darts in the same league. He will be missed by most. He was a really nice guy. Danny you will be in our hearts.

Beverly Ingham

December 31, 2007

Stevie and family
So sorry to hear about Danny. A loss
so close is a terrible thing to endure. We all go back so many years
and had so many good times..You all have my deepest sympathy..

Beverly(Greco)Ingham

Jason Smith

December 30, 2007

God Bless you always Dangerous Dan

Carol Runkle

December 30, 2007

Paul and Steve,
I'm so sorry to hear about Danny. I will never forget him and the times we all had. I will miss him. Hope you rest in peace, Danny! Love, Carol(Greco) Runkle

Rick & Bob Dean Auto Sales

December 30, 2007

Paul,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. From all of us at Dean Auto Sales.

James&Anthony Rueli

December 29, 2007

In memory of a great guy.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

James Harden

December 28, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Danny was always a friend, from playing softball for Blunt Park, to basketball at STI, to having a drink at Pine Point Cafe. He will be missed.

bill samborski

December 28, 2007

Sorry to read that Danny passed, I played baseball with him in Holyoke.

jim labrecque

December 28, 2007

danny has always been kind to me ill miss him dearly.danny ill miss you and i love you im thinking about you stay safe

Mike Rivers

December 28, 2007

Sadly, I read in the paper today of the death of Danny Athas. Danny, older brother of Stevie Athas who is a teacher in the Springfield School Department, was the owner of the Pine Point Cafe and a friend of the Fitzgeralds. Often after basketball at Warner School on Parker Street, my buddy Rory and I would stop in at the Pine Point for a beer. Danny was always an excellent host and friend. In later years, I would run into Danny at the old Santi's in the South End where we competed in darts. He will be missed.

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