Name: Reposing for Daniel Scanlon
Start: 2021-02-25T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-02-26T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc. - South Chapel

SCANLON - Daniel James of Mount Sinai, died February 21, 2021, in Port Jefferson, NY. He was 61. Mr. Scanlon was born November 3, 1959 in Oceanside, NY, and grew up in Massapequa, NY, where he graduated from Massapequa High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Fordham University and his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School. He went on to start a career in education, where he began teaching Social Studies at Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx. After, he became the Assistant Principal of Social Studies at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica, Queens. He then went on to become the Principal of John Adams High School in Ozone Park, NY. He recently retired from the New York City Department of Education after over 30 years of service. Mr. Scanlon (a.k.a. Dan), a beloved husband and father, was the son of Joan Hirx Scanlon and William Patrick Scanlon of Massapequa, NY. He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Laura Joseffer Scanlon, who he married on July 28, 1990, in Hartsdale, NY. Mr. Scanlon is also survived by his three daughters, Lauren Jessica Scanlon, Michelle Gloria Scanlon, and Olivia Jeanette Scanlon, all of Mount Sinai. He is also survived by his mother Joan, and sisters Jean Folchetti of Massapequa, NY, and Marybeth Joyce of Averill Park, NY, and many nieces and nephews. He will always be loved and greatly missed, and never, ever forgotten. Reposing Thursday 5-8pm at Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., 4980 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park, NY. Funeral Mass Friday 10:15am at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Massapequa, NY. Interment immediately following at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. massapequafuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 24, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Scanlon

15 Entries

Francis Matthew Schiraldi

June 11, 2025

Daniel and I were altar boys at St Rose of Lima Church in Massapequa. We were friends all through High School, pretty much my only friend. We lost touch in college but I never forgot the wise kind friend who made my shaky adolescence bearable.

Shirley Cohen

February 19, 2023

May his memory be a blessing.

Shirley Cohen

February 20, 2022

My memories of Mr. Scanlon will always be of happy times laughing, joking around with the social studies department at Hillcrest HS, and guiding us to excellence! He lives on in our memories forever! May his memory be a blessing!

Gerry Beirne

April 5, 2021

My sincere condolences to Dan´s family. My prayers are with yours.
I was pleased to know him as a kind leader who took our Clipper Ship to many great places.
He has helped our school and students grow from strength to STRENGTH.
Saints of God, come to his aid!
Hasten to meet him, angels of the Lord!
Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.

Philip Baker

March 9, 2021

Very saddened to hear of Mr. Scanlon´s passing. He was my first assistant principal supervisor at Hillcrest and guided me through those first years with humor and sensitivity and excellence. I owe him much, and really enjoyed the opportunities since when he´d visit my class as a visiting principal or when I´d go to Adams. He shall be very fondly remembered and always appreciated.

Philip Baker

March 9, 2021

Very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Scanlon. He was my first assistant principal at Hillcrest and guided me through those first years with humor and sensitivity and excellence. I will always appreciate those days and all he did for me.

Michael F. Renna

March 9, 2021

So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. We shared many good times at Hillcrest HS especially during the summer sessions. Dan was an incredible educator, a person of great intellect and most importantly an extremely decent human being. He will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends.

Shirley Cohen-Aguilar

March 8, 2021

I was so sorry to hear the news of Mr. Scanlon´s passing. He was my assistant principal and role model at Hillcest High School. He was great at what he did. He will always be remembered with happy memories leading the best and closest social studies department.

April Volponi

March 5, 2021

Dan was my best friend for the seven years I was at Hillcrest. Over the years, we shared laughs, family milestones and professional camaraderie. Although we have been out of touch for the past decade, I am greatly saddened by his loss. It is hard to imagine waking up in a world where Dan no longer resides. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May he Rest in Peace.

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Kevin Flood

February 27, 2021

To Mrs. Scanlon, Jean, Marybeth and family.......I am sorry about Danny´s passing. I am sure in his teaching career he made valuable impressions on numerous students and anyone has who were lucky to have met him. You are in my thoughts and prayers......Kevin

Tom & Terri Pamatat

February 25, 2021

We send our deepest condolences. We worked with Dan at Hillcrest for many years.