Daniel Scannell Obituary

Daniel Andrew Scannell Passed away peacefully at home on 8/20/2010 in Oakland, CA surrounded by loved ones, and in the thoughts and prayers of those who could not be present. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Maureen Scannell (nee O'Brien), daughter Sheila Murray (John), son Sean Scannell, daughter Colleen Kunz (David), son Daniel J. Scannell (Janise), daughter Kathleen Flood (Patrick), and 15 grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Patrick Scannell (Toni). Born in San Francisco on 3/13/1934, Dan graduated from Riordan High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army then graduated from St. Mary's College of Moraga in 1957. He worked for Kaiser entities his entire career, beginning with Kaiser Steel, then Kaiser Industries, and ending up at Kaiser Permanente, Northern California for the bulk of his career in the role of Director of Public Relations. He served on the Board of Directors for several Bay Area non-profit organizations, including United Way and the Boys and Girls Club, and was a prolific and long-time fundraiser for Catholic causes including St. Theresa's Church, Bishop O'Dowd High School, and the Diocese of Oakland. We will miss his sense of humor and his great laugh. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services at St. Theresa's Church on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 11 AM. A reception at St. Theresa's will immediately follow the mass. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Saint Theresa's Building Campaign, 30 Mandalay Road, Oakland, CA 94618.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Scannell

8 Entries

Bob Irelan

August 22, 2022

What a wonderful friend he was. A devoted family man. And that laugh . . . One of a kind. I think of him often. Much love to Mo and the family.

September 9, 2010

Dear Maureen and Family, I was saddened to learn of Dan's death. We worked together at KP for more than ten years. He was a good boss and a wonderful person. I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and Dan in my prayers. Fondly, Carol A. King of Walnut Creek.

September 6, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Dan Scannell. I have very happy memories of him, and your family, that span over 35 years. He started many of us in track and he cheered us on in cross country in high school.
He always had a warm smile and time for a chat. I offer the entire Scannell family my most sincere sympathy!
Janice Walters Kroll

Karen Dailey

August 30, 2010

Be at peace, Mr. Scannell. You will be missed by many and were loved by all. You welcomed my family into your home over 40 years ago, and it's been a pleasure having your presence in my life all of these years. Godspeed, Dan!

Toni Casal

August 29, 2010

Dear Mo and family,
I loved Dan. We hit it off immediately at KP. He was like my long lost Irish uncle, though he was really my boss. He was so irreverent, funny, smart, and an excellent storyteller. We made a lot of videos together, and we laughed a lot. He was fiercely loyal and protective of his team. Dan was never shy about speaking up, when a proposal did not pass the smell test. He seemed to enjoy tweaking the nose of authority. He was a generous and loyal boss to me, and eventually we became friends. I am so lucky to have had Dan in my life.
What a guy! I can hear his laugh now.

August 29, 2010

Dear Mo and family,
We have very special memories of Dan and your family. The Scannell clan were family for us... most of my baby photos include some combination of Duffy/Scannell children + various dogs! He was such an amazing friend to our dad, and I was especially blessed as Dan was my godfather. So grateful for the love he shared with our family.
You are in our hearts and prayers,
Danu (Duffy)

August 28, 2010

Dear Mrs. Scannell (and family),
I still remember how warmly I was received into your home while I was a young college student who had the good fortune to be friended by Sheila. The many hours spent in the Scannell household was punctuated by your and Mr. Scannell's smiles and hugs. My home away from home was a bustling den of activity, but you two stand-in parents had more than enough love and generosity to spill over into my life. I will remember Mr. Scannell (though I'm 53 now) as the big smiling teddy bear of a man who treated me as his own.
with love,
Grace (van Velthuysen) Kaplan

August 28, 2010

Dear Mo and family,
Dan was one of my very best friends. His laugh was classic and the friendship he so generously shared was deeply appreciated. What wonderful times we had at Big Trees and Bear Valley.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love, Bob Irelan

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