Daniel Ahern

I got to know Dan well as we were both in a clogging group. He and John were my sponsors for a local sporting club called AVS. I always recall that smile, how could one forget. He is missed but in our thoughts.

I spent my last week as a government employee working with Dan on a project to simplify and standardize government-ese language. He was a delight and I loved him from the first time I ever saw him in a class I taught in New Carrollton. He bought me a huge bottle of Bailey's Irish Creme for my retirement. I'll lift a glass to him tonight. God bless John and all of Dan's family. Jackie Antweiler, Evergreen, Colorado

I would like to thank all of you for the kind and beautiful messages you have sent to the Ahern Family. I'm Dan's brother Pat Ahern and wish to tell you Dan had a great Irish send off here in Syracuse surrounded by 21 nephews and nieces and 47 great nieces and nephews and many friends and out of towners that came from Kentucky,Canada and Florida,etc.
I'm so proud of the life Dan built for himself and John. He never missed a family wedding or Christmass. Love you all. See you in Atlanta...

My deepest sympathy to John, on your loss. Dan was such a wonderful person and touched so many lives during his time here on Earth. Take comfort that you will be reunited again. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

John and the Ahern Family,

Daniel was one of a kind. He always had a smile on his face and gave the best hugs. He will be missed by all. May your memories bring you peace. I will never forget Daniel.

I was just reading the Syracuse newspaper online and was so saddened to see that Dan had passed away. I lived in the neigborhood of the Ahern's, back in the early 60's, when we were "teenagers". I remember Dan and Pat, specifically. My heart goes out to the Ahern family. I'm sorry you lost a good man at such a young age.

Dear Pat and family,
May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours
through this time of sorrow.
Marilyn Costello Tickner

It's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, but looking back in memory may help comfort you tomorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Ahern and the family at this time.

To John and all of the Ahern clan, Dan and I worked together for several years in Atlanta and he helped me get settled relocating from Boston. Always a smile, always a kind word, always a friend. We'll remember Dan for all of his restaurant recommendations and travel tips.