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Joseph Daniels Obituary

DANIELS Joseph R. Daniels, a devoted husband, adoring father and grand-father, steadfast brother and dear friend, received the ultimate gift of healing on December 4, 2011, when he went home to be with the Lord. Coach Joe Daniels, 69, was born in Pittsburgh, PA, November 15, 1942, to the late Raymond and Carmella (Adams) Daniels. After a courageous and dignified battle with cancer and heart complications, Daniels completed his life's purpose and joined the angels in heaven. He modeled integrity and sincerity in every aspect of life. He will be remembered as a patient, unselfish, unassuming, loving, loyal, and honest man. His infectious smile was constant, complimenting his dry sense of humor. Joe never met a stranger and saw good in everyone. Joe had an undying love for his family, friends, colleagues, and players. He practiced his faith and hope in God diligently. Joe graduated from Bethel Park High School and earned his Bachelor of Science from Slippery Rock University, lettering in football and gymnastics. He was inducted into the Bethel Park Hall of Fame and the Slippery Rock Athletic Hall of Fame. Joe completed his Masters in Education from East Stroudsburg State. His coaching career began at Johnstown High School in Johnstown, PA and ended at The Ohio State University. His career spanned over 40 years as he passionately coached for the University of New Hampshire, Boston College, West Virginia University, University of Pittsburgh, the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Akron, New York Jets, and the University of Cincinnati, before his longest coaching tenure under friend, Jim Tressel, where he served as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. Joe felt fortunate to coach many fine athletes and treasured each relationship. He earned many honors and accolades during his coaching career, which he humbly accepted. He was inducted into the Western PA chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, a finalist for the 2007 Broyles Award, and the 2009 Tyson Gentry Courage Award. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Kathy (Hampton) Daniels; daughter, Kaitlin Daniels, son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Jenny Daniels; grandson, Joseph Stephen Daniels; brother, Anthony (Nancy) Daniels; and father and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Emma Hampton; brother-in-law, Michael (BJ) Hampton; nieces and nephews, Dawn, Hunter, Cade Herdman, Kelly (Trevor), Nick, Drew Lauer, Marc (Melissa), Blake, Keaton Daniels, Jarrod Hampton, Josh, Billy (Breanne) Fulson. Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 8 from 3-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230. Funeral service will be held at 12Noon Friday, December 9 at The New Albany Church of the Resurrection. Interment to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Uplifting Athletes (upliftingathletes.org). Please visit www.schoedinger.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Daniels

30 Entries

Jim Stewart

December 9, 2011

Joe Daniels was an outstanding person and an exceptional coach. His legacy, will be the values of sportsmanship and teamwork. As a player for him at Boston College, I will always keep him in my heart. He was a giant figure in my life. With Deepest Sympathy for your loss.

Gary Spino

December 8, 2011

Joe was the Best! Your family has my deepest sympathy.Talked a bunch with him at OSU. Want the family to know that Jim Kelly and Dan Marino sends their condolences. May God Bless and comfort all of you at this time. I'll miss Joe.

Joe and Sue Cantelupe

December 8, 2011

Joe and Sue Cantelupe send their condolences to the Daniels Family. We met Joe and Duke through Skip DelGreco. There are many fond memories of the Dormont VFW and New Years eve parties when Duke just started with the FBI and Joe was finishing up at Slippery Rock. God Bless.

December 7, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with Joe at Pitt in 1982-1983 when he was coaching QBs and I was the recruiting coordinator. He was an excellent coach and recruiter. More importantly, he was a very good guy and always had class and dignity. Yes, he loved to win but he was always a winner despite any W/L outcome. I am certain that he left a positive mark on hundreds of young men that he coached.
He will be missed but never forgotten.
Joe Duff and Family Upper St. Clair, Pa,

Ed Doyle

December 7, 2011

The Doyle family is saddened by the news of Joey's death. He was a football hero to all of us on Flowers Ave - Me, my brother Mike, my dad- Ed Doyle Sr and of course Uncle Mil.
My sincere condolences

Bob Bouley

December 7, 2011

Joe Daniels was a Fine Coach and a Great example to all of us at Boston College who had the pleasure of his wisdom and friendship .My sincere condolences to all the Daniels Family at this time of Sadness.
Bob Bouley

December 7, 2011

Dear Daniels Family,

My condolences on your loss. A great teacher, a great coach, an all around great person. He will be missed.

Skip Coppola, BC '70

December 7, 2011

Joe Daniels was my position coach (receivers) at Boston College from 1968 to 1970. During that time he not only taught me the intracacies of the position but also lessons in life. His dedication to football was only surpassed by his innate wisdom of how to live one's life. A great coach but a greater person. The Gill family extends its heartfelt sympathies to the Daniels family, his influence on so many young men is beyond words.

Sincerely

George Gill BC '71

Bob Rush

December 7, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Daniels Family. Coach Daniels was a tremendous friend, mentor, and Coach. My fondest memory of Coach Daniels was our last meeting at BC's Alumni Stadium when he was coaching at the University of Cincinnati. We spotted one another and with his infectious smile he greeted me with the biggest hug. I'll always have that memory of Coach.

Sincerely,
Bob Rush, BC '74

December 6, 2011

Dear Kathy, Matt, Jenny, and Kaitlin,
The angels are singing as our Lord has welcomed another great soldier home! Our family is remembering good memories of Joe and your entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael and Marcia Cunningham
Jessica and Ben Gerber
Emily and Ryan Johnson

December 6, 2011

Dear Daniels Family,

I am sorry for your loss. Coach Daniels truly cared for all of his players . As a result

David Bucci

December 6, 2011

Dear Daniels family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I fondly remember Coach D and the great impact he had on me both as a football player and a person. I will always remember his easy smile and great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dave Bucci BC "73

December 6, 2011

"To the Daniels, I am deeply sorry for your loss, coach was probably the most loved coach during my tenure at BC," Peter J Cassidy BC78

Marcie Doerfler

December 6, 2011

Kathy,Duke,Nancy and family..It is with a heavy heart that I offer my condolences. As Duke knows, we had many fun times at the Rock and then later at the weddings and parties. Joe was one of a kind ..and loved by many. How fortunate you all were to have been blessed with his presence. Love, Marcie Haynos DelGreco Doerfler

Jerry Baroffio

December 6, 2011

Coach Daniels grew up in the same area of Pittsburgh as I did and recruited me to play Football at Boston College in 1973 He was a great coach and friend

David Almeida

December 6, 2011

Dear Daniels Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Coach D was one of my favorite coaches and one of my favorite people while I played on the BC football team from 1973-1977. He was always a joy and a delight to be around. He will be dearly missed by all that had to good fortune to know him. Sincerest condolensces.
Dave Almeida - BC Class of 1977

December 6, 2011

To the Daniels Family,

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Coach Daniels. I remember Coach as a good and decent man with a great sense of humor.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Terry Henninger
Boston College, 1975

December 6, 2011

Dear Kathy and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Coach Daniels recruited our son Jon, who was a teammate of Matt's. He truly helped to change our son's life, as he did many others by being a wonderful coach and person, with a great sense of humor. What a great, great man who will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

John and Judy skinner

Tina Love

December 6, 2011

Kaitlin and family,
I am sorry to learn about the passing of your father. My prayers are with your family that God will be your strength and conforter during this time of loss.

Sheila Schaeffer

December 6, 2011

Matt & Jenny - Keeping you and your family in our prayers.

Aunt Sheila & Uncle Larry (Schaeffer), Fort Wayne, IN

Cesare Cicco

December 6, 2011

Duke And Family:
Sharon And I Send Our Deepest Sympathy In The Loss Of Your Brother Joe. May God Bless Him In Heaven.

Betty Burchett

December 6, 2011

Kathy, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers in your time of mourning.

Allegra Thornton

December 6, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
With Love and Sympathy,
Suzanne and Allegra

Wayne n Linda Carr

December 6, 2011

condolences to the family of a great coach and person, someone to look up to.

Tom Campbell

December 6, 2011

Kathy, Matt and the rest of the Daniels family:

Coach was a great guy and a fighter. I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 6, 2011

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Daniels family. I know what a difficult time it is for, but at the same time I know you are at peace because Joe is at peace. Anything the Haegele family can do please just call on us.

MICHAEL M GARRITAN

December 6, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers throughout the holiday season.

Jim and Josie Harris

December 6, 2011

Kathy and family - our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Nathan Cooper

December 6, 2011

The impact of Joe Daniels life both on and off the field is far reaching and will never be fully known. He was a great football coach and a greater human being. Those of us who are left behind mourn his loss, but also celebrate his arrival in heaven.

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