Daniel-BLANCO-Obituary

Daniel Rafael BLANCO

Tucson, Arizona

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BLANCO, Daniel Rafael Recorder player, Dulcimer maker, Telescope builder, High Jinks dreamer. Born in Cleveland OH, Dan was the third of three children of astronomer Victor Blanco of Puerto Rico and economist Cicely Woods of Illinois. As a teen Dan moved to Tucson and spent summers at the Cerro...

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Worked with Dan at the MMT in the mid-80's. Wonderful, fun guy.

Today we eulogize one of the great lovers of life and of people.
You are missed and your Presence is always around. May you dance with the stars and be at peace. Your loving friend always,
Annemie

Great engineer terrific person.

My sincerest condolences to Daniel's family for your loss. It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. My prayers to you in this time of reflection and sadness.

My sincerest condolences to the Blanco family. I worked with Dan at the Whipple Observatory and his engineering insights were invaluable. Always had a smile on his face. I will certainly miss him.

- Steven Groh, Smithsonian Institution

Stunned at the news. What a loss for the astronomical community and the planet. We'll cross paths again, my friend.

Our condolences. May you feel comforted by your memories and the love and support of family and friends.

I remember Daniel as a gentle and kind man with a sense of humor. My condolences to his surviving family.
Teresa Reen

So sorry to hear this. We offer our condolences.