Dan-Furlan, Jr.-Obituary

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Dan Furlan, Jr.

Gurnee, Illinois

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DIED
January 29, 2023
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Gurnee, Illinois

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Gurnee Salata Funeral Home Obituary

Dan Furlan, Jr., age 51, of Gurnee, IL, formerly of Wadsworth, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in Waukegan, IL, to Dan & Pat Furlan in 1971.


Dan attended Sally Potter/Carl Sandburg Jr. High School, Warren Township High School, and Carthage College. He worked for 25 years in Education with the Grayslake School District.


He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Dan was a die-hard Cubs fan and great movie buff. He loved music, especially The Beatles, and he enjoyed Karaoke. Dan also loved history and the trips he made to Independence Square and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.


Dan is survived by his parents Dan & Pat Furlan; brothers, Pete (Cyndi), Nick (Kristie), and Kyle (Raellen); nieces, Jackie, Mackenzie, and Gabby; and nephews, Tyler and Carter.


He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Peter & Sophie Cossman; and paternal grandfather & grandmothers, Joseph Furlan, Agnes Furlan, and Mary Furlan.


Visitation will be from 5 pm – 7pm on Thursday, February 2, at Gurnee Salata Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031.


Funeral Mass will be at 10 am on Friday, February 3, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031. The Mass will be streamed on the church's YouTube page, please find the link in the service details below. 


Interment follows Mass at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.


In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60707.

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Dan, a celebration of life ; it's going on 1year ago that The Lord called you home, amen . I miss you dearly sweetie; you were such an "inspiration and blessing" in my life and always will be, amen . May you rest peacefully in the hands of our Lord my friend, amen . May God bless your family and friends with "Happy memories" of you, "The Best of The rest" with Love and special prayers to All that Loved Dan, amen your caring friend Always, Peggy Lyons

Dan was a very special person in more than one way. He was one of the most caring souls I ever met, very selfless and always ready to help. Always there when you needed him. Dan was a great role model, he taught my daughter that being on a wheelchair doesn´t limit what you can do or define who you are. Now, thanks in part to his great example, she is out there making her mark on the world! Dan you will be sorely missed! Prayers for him and his family! Norma Prenta

I lived in the same neighborhood as Dan for many years and he was always so incredibly nice to me whenever I happened to run into him. I think everyone should be kind just like Dan was. My love goes out to his family and friends.

It has taken me a few days to find the words to say. For many years I worked with Dan. Some of my favorite days would be when he came in just to say good morning or just a hello. It always came with a big smile. He brought tons of smiles and laughter. I am so sorry for your loss.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. It's so hard to lose a child.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry for your loss!

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry for your loss!

Dan, Pat and family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dan. We send our sympathy and comforting prayers to all of you.

I’m very saddened to hear of Dan’s passing.
I taught at Sally Potter School and that’s where I first met Danny. He was the cutest and sweetest boy even back then.
We both started at D46 about the same year and became colleagues. I can’t tell you how proud I was of his accomplishments. Every year I’d bump into him somewhere opening day of school in D46, at Dominick’s where he was talking to Lee, at Jewel, and a number of other spots around town. He always had a smile on his face...