John "Jack" Daly

John J. Daly

John J. Daly "Jack", 86, resident of Our Lady of Peace in Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2010.

He was born in Hudson, New York, on July 13, 1924, to the late John and Rose Daly.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Daly of 49 years.

Jack served in World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946, with a Purple Heart, Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal, Eame Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

He graduated from St. Michael's College in 1950 and was inducted into the St. Michael's College Hall of Fame for football. He was affectionately known as "Jack Rabbit" for his speed.

Jack married August 1950, and had seven children, two sons, John P. Daly and Patrick M. Daly, both of Ft. Pierce, Florida; five daughters, Deborah A. Angel and her husband, Leigh, of Tappahannock, Virginia, Colleen Benoit and her husband, Al, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Denise Mann and her husband, Marc, of Clifton, Virginia, Carol Cook and her husband, Rocky, of Lyndhurst, Virginia, and Lesley Daly of Waynesboro, Virginia; one sister, Vera Dominik of Greensboro, North Carolina; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces.

Jack was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing Bingo, cards, and loved being with family.

Inurnment will be private in Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, VA 22901, or the charity of choice.

Those wishing to share their memories online with the family may do so at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.

McDow Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.