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Daniel Calnan Obituary

CALNAN, Daniel P. Of Quincy and Farmington, ME, suddenly December 3, 2011. Beloved son of Richard M. (ret. B.P.D) and Donna M. (Butler) Calnan. Loving brother of Christine M. and her husband Nick Xayavong of West Bridgewater and Caitlin M. Calnan of Quincy. Dear uncle of Ava L., Eoin J., and Sophia M. Devoted owner of his dog, Monet. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock St., Quincy, Wednesday December 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, W. Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dan's memory to your local animal shelter.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6, 2011.

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Traci Carter

December 3, 2012

Miss you everyday Dannyboy <3 Tbird

Chrissy Calnan Xayavong

December 2, 2012

Its a year...but it feels like it was yesterday. Love & miss you Danny Boy. Love Biss Thank you to everyone who loved and supported us this past year...we are blessed.

Suzanne Berry

December 1, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss I can't believe I'm finding out about this a year later.. I am deeply saddened and always remember him smiling and being funny and just a good kid.. rest peacefully Danny know you'll never be forgotten.
Suzanne Berry and family from Taylor Street

December 20, 2011

December 20, 2011

Biss

December 20, 2011

Miss you lil brother.

Jason Picardi

December 10, 2011

My condolences to the Calnan family and friends. Dan, you had the unique ability to make anyone laugh. You will be missed. May you rest in peace.

Tom Cavanagh

December 9, 2011

I will never forget those memories we shared in Disney, when the Cavanagh's and Calnan's wreaked a havoc that still resonates today...Rest Easy Danny....

Pamela Griffin

December 8, 2011

Puff Head,
You will always bring a smile to my face when I think of your humor and filled with so many loving moments. U will be missed so much.

The Shaw Family

December 8, 2011

Christine,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time.

Meredith Casey

December 6, 2011

My prayers go out to The Calnan Family. Dan was one of a kind, he really did give the best hugs. I got to hang out with him for a short period of time in our lives til we moved on to different crowds,but he was a good kid, always respectful, full of life, and entertaining to say the least. So very sorry.

Jacqueline McManus

December 6, 2011

So very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.

Ryan Prada

December 6, 2011

I'm at a loss for words. We go back a long way and thru FB we were able to stay in touch and keep up with each others lives. My heart just hit the floor. R.I.P brother.My prayers go out to the Calnan Family.

Brian Shields

December 6, 2011

Danny Boy u were a great friend and will truely be missed by all,I'm still in shock and at a loss of words but I pray for ur family and will never forget U!

stevie macdougall

December 6, 2011

To the entire calnan family i am very sorry for your loss.

Maryellen Malcolm

December 6, 2011

Donna Rickie & Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maryellen Malcolm

Annie Flynn

December 6, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll miss you Dan. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stephen Finn

December 6, 2011

Rest In Paradise Danny Boy. My thoughts and prayers to ur parents, sisters, nieces and nephews.

matthew johnson

December 6, 2011

All my love Danny, we were close as brothers, a life long friend. You will always be in my heart. All my love and thoughts are with your family. Love Matt

Marilyn Byrne

December 6, 2011

Dear Donna and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy, Marilyn (Itri) Byrne and Family

Jim & Meriel Duffy

December 6, 2011

Donna and Rick
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Meriel & Jim Duffy.

Irene & Ferd Fountain

December 6, 2011

Donna and Rick,
Our prayers and all our love are with you.
God bless you,
Irene and Ferd

Steve & Pat McGrath-Foley

December 6, 2011

Donna, Rick & family:
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 6, 2011

Donna and Rick,
Our prayers are with you and all our love.
God be with you both,
Irene and Ferd

December 6, 2011

Donna and Rich,

Our prayers are with you and all our love.

Irene and Ferd

John & Michelle Walsh

December 6, 2011

Ricky, Donna & Family

My deepest condolences, May God Bless you during this difficult time.

Alan McDonough

December 6, 2011

Donna & Rick, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry..

Michael Mulvey

December 5, 2011

R.I.P Dan! You were always good to me and my family. My condolences to the calnan family.

Brandie Swett

December 5, 2011

Ill miss you Danny boyy, you are safe now and your gunna be well taken care of by god along with my son. If only I could see your face again that hansome smile and funny laugh that everybody loved. I have all the wonderful memorys of you and there in my heart, I wont ever forget you my good friend. Love you Dan my thoughts are with your family <3

Nadean Dingley

December 5, 2011

I'm gonna miss your crazy dancing

December 5, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Calnan family. Dan was such a sweet, funny, kind guy w a heart of gold. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Rachel Leschernier

December 5, 2011

I am so sad to see you go Dan...I only hope you are in peace now...

Rachel Leschernier

December 5, 2011

I am so sorry you had to leave us Dan... I hope you r in peace now...

Sean Glennon

December 5, 2011

Chrissy and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Mr and Mrs Patrick O'Toole

December 5, 2011

there are no words just the embrace of God's love and our love and strength for you and yours

George&Barbara Thomas

December 5, 2011

Danny
You were loved by so many, may you have the peace you deserve. Thoughts and prayers to Rick, Donna and family.

December 5, 2011

Ricky,Donna and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.Our sincerest sympathies to all of you.
Annie Goslin and Bill Malaguti

Luke Bigham & Family

December 5, 2011

Such a shock to hear, hope you have found peace Dan. Sorry for your loss to your family, he was a great kid growing up and will never be forgotten. You are in our prayers! ~

Jack & Arlene Kennedy

December 5, 2011

Ricky & Donna,
We are so sorry to hear about Danny. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Robert Smothers

December 5, 2011

Remembering the good times with you and that big smile... we will miss you.
Robert and Emily

Rich Barrett

December 5, 2011

I'll miss you man, you were a hell of guy and could always make me laugh. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Rest easy man

Emily Cushing

December 5, 2011

You had the best spirit, I'll miss you salami.

John Butler

December 5, 2011

Auntie Donna, Uncle Ricky, Chrissy, and Caitlin, my deepest condolences to you all. I hope Danny is at peace, Love Jackie Butler

mike stentiford

December 5, 2011

Dan was a good guy, and he will be missed!

December 5, 2011

So sorry for your loss from all of us at The Beachcomber and The McGettrick Family

December 5, 2011

Donna, Ricky and family we are thinking about you and feel so sad. May God bless you all and we will keep you in our prayers. Love Kathie and Dave Herrington and family

Jalinette Jimenez

December 5, 2011

To the Calnan Family, I am very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you…
Rest in peace Dan you will be remembered as some one who always managed to get people to smile.
I have May happy memories Dan certainly added some life to my Atlantic Middle School and North High School years.
You will always be my Crazy Gringo
Miss U and Love Ya
Jalinette

Suzanne Mammone

December 5, 2011

Chrissy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am heartbroken for your loss and hope that all the wonderful memories you have of Danny will help you through this very difficult time. Love Suzanne

Cynthia

December 5, 2011

I feel and understand your grief, pain, hurt, devastation, heartache and shock. Cindy mom of Gus 31, Fred 30 and the late Frankie May born the 22 of August 1977 and the passed away the 30th of October 210 after a long and courageous fight with a illness which se fought valiantly and with stubbornness, courage ad determination to stay-until she could fight no more. RIP Frankie May and Danny love your family friends-and all those left behind.

December 5, 2011

To the Calnan family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son and brother my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time in your lives. Peace of God be with you all. Sincerest condolences June Stangel

Traci Carter

December 5, 2011

Oh Dannyboy...I miss you already, your laugh, your big bear hugs...you will always have a special place in my heart and I will cherish all our fun times and all the laughs. I love you Danny, Rest in Peace xoxox Tbird

Arthur Donovan

December 5, 2011

Dan you were the first person I talked to when I moved to Quincy and one of my oldest friends, I will remember you forever

William McCormick

December 5, 2011

Rick and Donna,

Patty and I send our prayers and deepest condolences. May Danny rest in peace.

Bill and Patty McCormick
Cincinnati, Ohio

December 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.


Mrs. Herbert

mark potter

December 5, 2011

Danny Boy you will forever be missed. You where the funniest and craziest kid I knew. I will never forget the memories we had together. Love you bro from me and the rest of the Potter family

Brian Wallace

December 5, 2011

One of the greatest memories of my life was the night that Danny was born. Ricky came down the QM and sang Danny Boy in honor of his first new son. We had such a great night. I would tell Danny that story and he would laugh and say,"You know my dad." I am so sorry Rick, Donna, Chris and Caitlin. One family should not have to bear so much heartache. We will miss you Danny.

tricia dixon

December 5, 2011

rest in peace Dan, you will be missed so much, ill never forget that beautiful smile of yours...i no you will be up there smiling down on all of your friends and family cause that the kind of man u are! you will so be missed...

Thomas Butler

December 5, 2011

Danny boy, nothing can ever break the bond we share. The most cherished memories i have were with you and the family. It brings me back to happier times when we didn't have a care in the world. You were more brother than cousin, and i always looked up to you growing up. Through good times and bad we would always know we had each other. Sometimes I wish we could start over and be in the basement up NH, but this is the path God has chosen. I love you and miss you, you will always live in my heart. I hope you are at peace Daniel, and I will see you when I get there. T-BO

Danny Stock

December 5, 2011

Its unbelievable that you're gone, Danny Boy. I have a million memories of good times and laughter. Total rediculousness. I never thought I could cry and laugh at the same time. But I did, on Saturday. Thank God I got to sit with you and chat on Monday. Say what's up to Patty T. up there. Watch over that nephew of yours. Love ya, guy.

Brad Brooks

December 5, 2011

Going to miss you man. We had some fun times growing up.

eddie butler

December 5, 2011

RIP DANNY BOY.....EDDIE B KELLY B JOHNNA QUISH....

Lisa Paige

December 5, 2011

Rest in peace Danny

debbie gerbick

December 5, 2011

rest in peace you willbe remebered as some one who always managed to get people to smile . -debbie gerbick

Tommy Butler

December 5, 2011

Danny boy we shared a bond that can never be broken. Some of my most cherished memories were shared with you. You were more brother than cousin, and I always looked up to you growing up. Through good and bad times we always had each other. I hope you are at peace now, I love you and I miss you. I will see you when I get there. T-BO.

krissy pickering

December 4, 2011

Missing you so much already....and so is Sean you would always put a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Florida won't be the same without you. R.I.P. Dan until we meet again my friend.

Heather Gatcomb

December 4, 2011

Dan you will be missed daily..Roger and I enjoyed your time this past summer..Swimming down to Pismo with Monet and our doggies..Just one of the many memories we had together..You were like a brother to us..You were always there for us whenever we needed a friend..Your spirit was full of life and you rubbed off on all of us..Til we meet again bud..Rest in Peace..and LOTS of LOVE

December 4, 2011

May happy memories help you through this holiday season. Dan certainly added some life to my classroom!!
With sympathy,
Mrs. McGuire
Atlantic Middle School

Keri Breen

December 4, 2011

Dan you will forever be missed.. My heart goes out to your family. You will always and forever be in my heart. You were such a sweet man and loved by many... We will meet again some day.

robert mccauley

December 4, 2011

Dan you where a great friend you could always cheer me up or put a smile on my face or Seans with that crazy personality or just that smile. We will miss you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Until we meet again my friend RIP love u brother

Jillian Butler

December 4, 2011

My cousin, my friend... I will miss you more than words could possibly ever begin to express. Your spirit was infectious and your heart uncontainable. I love you. I love you. I love you. Give
Nana, Dad and everyone up there with you a hug for me. Its not goodbye... I'll just see you later xoxo Jilly Butts :-)

Tom Machum

December 4, 2011

To the Calnan Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Dan was a one of kind guy who will be missed greatly and will never be forgotten. I'll never forget our days of goofing off in Atlantic Middle School and random summer days at York Beach.

Danielle Likas

December 4, 2011

Will miss your laugh and smile more than words can say.. they were the things that lit up any room you walked into. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Calnan family, I am so sorry for you loss.

lisa sirois

December 4, 2011

Your smile could light up a room, your laugh was infectious, I will be forever changed by knowing you. I will miss you sweet man.

Fergal O Hanlon

December 4, 2011

R.I.P. Danny,you,ll be sadly missed by the boys in Ireland

December 4, 2011

to the calnan family - i am so so sorry for your loss. words can note express how sad i am for you all. you are in our prayers and thoughts. jones and kelly family

December 4, 2011

Love you forever and always my dear friend <3

Michele Parker

December 4, 2011

I will always remember your charm, your kind words to help me through hard times. You had a heart of gold and the best bear hugs! You will forever be in my heart and i will miss you terribly <3

Jordan McDaniel

December 4, 2011

The world will be a boring place without you.... I hope you all know we are thinking of you up in NH.

Wendy Browne

December 4, 2011

May all The Wonderful Memories Sustain you all at this Difficult Time..So many Wonderful Memories I have of Danny growing up..God Bless Him..May he find Peace in God's Heavenly Kingdom..We were all Blessed to have him Touch Our Lives..I will Always remember the Twinkle in his Eyes and that Handsome Smile...My Love and Prayers to you all...

Wendy R Browne

Sarah (Lally)Harper

December 4, 2011

Dan was such a smart and loving kid! He will be missed forever. My heart goes out to his family.

Nicole Chaput McGrath

December 4, 2011

I love and miss you Danny. You always made me laugh (the memories always will) and your smile and personality could light up a room. Donna, Ricky, Chrissy and Caitlin, I am so sorry. I love you all. xoxo CocoBean

Liz McAuliffe

December 4, 2011

Chrissie = my heart breaks for your entire family. May he rest in peace and know the best of him is remembered by all those that love him.

Christine Xayavong

December 4, 2011

Although my heart is broken, and may never heal all the way, my love for you will never die. Not only will Sophia have the BEST Godfather but she, Ava, and Eoin will also have a Guardian Angel, keeping them safe in your arms. You were not only my little brother you were my friend, and although I know you finally have peace, I still want you back. I see your smile, I hear your laugh, I feel your embrace, I hope I NEVER forget any of them. R.I.P. Love Biss

I'll always love you and keep you in my heart. Love Ava Loretta.

Ava Xayavong

December 4, 2011

December 4, 2011

My life is forever changed, I will miss my best friend, may you rest in peace my son.


I will always love you and never forget you Dad

richard calnan

December 4, 2011

My life is forever changed, I will miss my best friend, may you rest in peace my son.


I will always love you and never forget you Dad

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