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James Daniel Holden
AGE: 72 • Bluffton, S.C.
James Daniel Holden, 72, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, surrounded by his family. James Daniel (Dan) was born in Park Ridge, Illinois. He graduated from Maine High School in Park Ridge, continuing on to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Millikin University, where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Economics. He earned a Masters of Business at Worcester Polytechnic in Worcester, MA.
Dan had a long and successful investment banking career on Wall Street, previously heading the Private Placement Trading and Sales departments at Kidder Peabody, Morgan Stanley, and Prudential Securities; was President and CEO of CorePacific Securities; and up until his death, was a Partner at The Inman Company. Dan was the Savannah Chapter Director of the COO Forum, and was a judge at Georgia Tech's and Georgia Southern University's "Fast Pitch" Venture Capital Forum.
Dan enjoyed sailing and traveling, and was active in golf and piano clubs. An avid music enthusiast, particularly jazz, Dan played the saxophone in his youth and piano throughout his life. Above all, his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Dan is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Romes Holden of 47 years; daughter, Tracy Krumme and son-in-law Robert D. Krumme Jr. of Pelham, NY; daughter, Stephanie O'Neil and son-in-law Ian E. O'Neil of McLean, VA; daughter, Christine Semcer and son-in-law, Brian Semcer of Summit; and his nine grandchildren, Bobby, Holden, Braden, Jameson, Max, Jake, Mackenzie, Annabelle and Cooper.
Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at Tower Hill Presbyterian Church in Red Bank. All other arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
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Dan was a childhood friend of mine when we lived in Park Ridge Illinois. We parted as we grew up but I never forgot the comforting smile knowing that Danny was a genuine person that would be a life long friend even though we separated by many miles.
Glenn Purtell
October 28, 2014
My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ellen Albrecht
February 25, 2013
Tracy,
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, sending you love and strength.
Shari Grande
February 24, 2013
Sandy, we are so saddened. We cherish the fun we had with you & Dan. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marolyn & Steve Parson
Marolyn Parson
February 22, 2013
Dan was a good friend over the years. I'll miss him. My deepest sympathies to all of you in the family.
Rollo Ingram
February 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Tracy.
Tom Siffringer
February 19, 2013
Tracy:
You and your family are in my prayers today. Your dad was blessed with a wonderful family and I'm sure he must have been very proud of you.
Kenneth Puglisi
February 19, 2013
To the entire Holden family, my heart is with you even though I can't be there in person. I am sending you hugs and lots of love.
- Sandra Forrest
February 19, 2013
My heart is with your entire family, even though I can't be there in person. I am sending you virtual hug after virtual hug and my thoughts are with you around the clock. Your dad was so much fun, and you are very, very loved.
-Sandra Forrest
February 19, 2013
My heart is with your family, even though I am unable to be. I am sending you virtual hug after virtual hug. Really wish I could be there in person. Your dad was a lot of fun, and you are very loved.
- Sandra
Sandra Forrest
February 19, 2013
Love you - Samantha.
(My 5yo wanted to send her love to you all, and typed this for you.). Sacha
Samantha Schroeder
February 19, 2013
My deepest condolences at this time of incredible loss. Given the smile and kindness of his daughter I can only imagine the brightness he brought to a room. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sacha Ward Schroeder
February 19, 2013
Dear Tracy,
I was so very sorry to learn about the death of your beloved father. Please extend my sympathy to your Mother and Stephanie and all the family.
Sincerely, Elizabeth Punsalan
Elizabeth Punsalan
February 19, 2013
February 18, 2013
Sandra and girls:
We were very sorry to hear about Dan. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers go out to you and all your family.
Rich and Pat Heimlich
February 17, 2013
Sandy...Very sorry to hear about Dan
Bill and Edie Budney
February 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathies go out to Sandy and her family. I enjoyed Dan's company and friendship.
Ray and Ellie Jones ( Bluffton,SC )
February 16, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Sandy and the family on their loss. Dan was a great guy and his outlook and enthusiasm for life will be missed.
Donna and Dave Korenich
February 16, 2013
Here's to Dan. A longtime friend, business associate, next-door neighbor and just plain nice guy. Our prayers and condolences are with the family in this time of sadness.
Joe and Marcia
Joe and Marcia Spatola
February 15, 2013
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