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Daniel Campbell Obituary

Mystic - Daniel J. Campbell, Ed.D, STSC(SS), 54, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 8, 2013, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. After a brief struggle with cancer, and final goodbyes to his family and best friend, Jim, he started his final voyage.

He was born on July 19, 1958, in Newport News, Va., to Rev. Milton L. and Dorothy Campbell, the youngest and only son of four children. His parents and sister, Cynthia predeceased him.

Dan is survived by his wife, Angie Campbell of Mystic; daughter, Gwen Campbell of Key West, Fla.; son, Tim Campbell of College Station, Texas; sisters, Deborah Campbell of Massachusetts and Dawn Thomas and her husband, Edward, of Ohio; also 12 nieces and nephews.

Dan's passions in life were the Submarine Service (where he retired as a senior chief); education (where he earned his doctorate); kids (where he was a scout master); cats and his roses. He was a good man; kind, determined, professional and caring. He will be greatly missed by all knew him.

In keeping with his wishes, there will not be a service; he will be cremated and buried at sea.

However, for anyone wishing to honor his memory, please consider a contribution to either of the scholarship funds listed. This will make him smile.

Donations by check to: Groton Scholarship Fund, c/o Fitch Senior High School, 101 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT 06340 or online to: Dolphin Scholarship Foundation, https://dolphinscholarship.org/

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Jun. 13, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Campbell

34 Entries

Bob Turilli

June 7, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
A kind and helpful neighbor.

Bob Turilli

June 7, 2019

What a considerate giving neighbor he was. God bless his soul.

Marie Bloom

June 16, 2013

Gwen and the Campbell family,

My deepest sympathy on your loss. Today will be especially hard, please know you are in my prayers.

Love,
Marie

John and Marjorie Marco

June 15, 2013

Angie, Gwen and Tim;
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of chatting over the fence and of course the skunk. Dan was a good man and always ready to lend a helping hand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Brian Chiaradio

June 14, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss Angie. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Brian Chiaradio

Chaplain Ray Fritz

June 14, 2013

Our condolences to Angie and all of Dan's family, friends and loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers that God will give you peace, comfort you in your deep sorrow and loss, and heal the brokenhearted. We are grateful for Dan's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine service on the USS Puffer SSN-652. To our "Brother of the Phin" ... "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Linda DiPalma

June 14, 2013

My sincere sympathies to the family and all that were fortunate to know him! I was Dan's barber for several years. I always enjoyed talking with him, hearing about his many trips, and, of course, his roses. He was a good man.

Rosanne Kotowski

June 14, 2013

To the Campbell family, please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.

Dave Fabianski

June 14, 2013

I had the good fortune of working with Dan for a number of years at Vangent. We would share sea stories from time to time and I could see the pride in him for his service to our country. Dan was a man of integrity, respect and good humor and his professionalism and work ethic was second to none. My sincere condolences to his loving family and close friend Jim. Fair winds and following seas Dan...we were all graced by your presence and you will be missed.

June 13, 2013

I served with Dan on the USS Puffer. Dan was a great friend and shipmate. I am very sorry for your families loss, Dan's memory will always be carried on by his shipmates. He served his country with honor and integrity.

Bob Turilli

June 13, 2013

Dan was a good neighbor. He was always helpful and considerate. We will all miss him. My sympathies to Angie and his family.

Nick Kester

June 13, 2013

I was a shipmate with Dan aboard the Puffer, I know the whole Puffer family is saddened by our brother's passing. My prayers are with you during this sad moment.

Patrick Muldoon

June 13, 2013

I also served with Dan on the USS Puffer. He was a member of that family and will be missed by all who knew him. He defended his country in ways that many will never know. I am proud to have served with him and for having known him. I know he is in Heaven with more than a few good CPOs telling very large sea stories! Rest Your Oar Dan.

Steve Jacobs

June 13, 2013

I knew Dan when we attended Sonar school in the Navy. He was talented, smart, funny and a great cook. I'm glad to have known him and mourn his untimely passing.

June 13, 2013

Spent many mid watches with Dan, rest in peace shipmate.

Keith Post

June 13, 2013

While I did not have the honor of serving with Dan, he is not only a navy and submarine brother, but a fellow Senior Chief and Sonarman. Thank you for your service to your country shipmate, and now sailor you have the eternal fair winds and following seas you have richly earned. We send our condolences to his wife Angie, and all of his family and friends.

Keith F. Post, Executive Director
St. Marys Submarine Museum
102 St. Marys Street West
St. Marys, GA 31558

June 13, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Dan's family. You were a good shipmate.

howard brock

June 13, 2013

I served with Daniel good guy

howard brock

June 13, 2013

I served with Daniel good guy

June 13, 2013

Angie, Gwen and Tim...

Sincere condolences from the Sidlinger family. The annual Troop 2 Pool Party was last evening. We shared some great "Mr. Campbell" stories. He will be missed.

Robert Inks

June 13, 2013

My deepest sympathies to hear of Campbell's passing on so young. My prayers go out to his family.

Jim Allen

June 13, 2013

My sincerest sympathies. I was lucky enough to serve with Dan at Pearl Harbor. It was a pleasure to work at the same command with him.

Craig Hansen

June 13, 2013

Dan was a shipmate on the USS Puffer in the early 80s and he and Angie were friends to my wife and I away from the boat as well. Dan was an honorable man and a good sailor. He didn't get in much trouble in foreign ports and if he did I'd never utter a word about it. Fair winds and following seas my brother.

Jim Rogers

June 13, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of Dan's family and friends. Dan was a great shipmate and will be missed. He is now on the eternal patrol that all of us will join him on in the coming years.