Lynn, Massachusetts
Daniel A. deStefano, age 67, of Nahant, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was the husband of Robin (Roland) deStefano, with whom he shared more than 42 years of marriage. Born in Medford, he was the son of the late Daniel M. and Adrienne (Spezzaferri) deStefano. He had resided in Nahant since 1976. He graduated Boy's Catholic High School and received his Bachelor's of Education from Boston State College, and his Master's from Simmons. Prior to his retirement, he did research at Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital, was a Histology Tech at Mass General, a medical library director at Carney Hospital, and was a director for 22 years at the Nahant Public Library. Daniel was a writer, illustrator and artist who had five published books. He was a member of Beta Phi Mu Fraternity, Librarians and Library Educators, the Historical Commission Society, Recreation Committee, 4th of July Committee, an ADA compliance officer, Johnson School parent council, the Nahant Lyons and active with the kidney transplant and dialysis association. In addition to his wife, Robin, he is survived by his daughter Katherine A. deStefano of Nahant. Memorial visitation for Daniel will be Monday evening, 4-7 p.m. in the Goodrich Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn. For those desiring, memorials may be made to Friends of Nahant Public Library, P.O. Box 76, Nahant, MA 01908.
Read MoreMy sincerest condolences to Robin Destafano. As well as all family.
Robin I just happened upon this sad news while I was searching for you via the internet. I would be so very grateful to hear from you & hopefully comfort you in some way. My phone #'s still the same
May God Bless You & family through this sad time.
Love,
Robin Wasilenko
Robin Wasilenko
March 16, 2018 | Lynn, MA
Dan was one of the most wonderful, intelligent, Joyful man!
We will all miss him. Casey Carey
Casey cAREY
May 30, 2017 | Nahant, MA | Friend
Robin, Dan was a wonderful man and you both have done so much for Nahant.
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family.
Joyce, Ted, Liz & Dennis Maroney
April 10, 2017
In ancient Egypt as well as Japan the Lotus blossom has symbolized life, death and rebirth. it also symbolizes Dan's interest in these cultures.
The quiet courage and patient dignity with which Dan faced and dealt with his illness have impressed us for the past forty years. When the time came for him to lay down that burden he did so in the same spirit. Throughout it all Robin and Cathy provided him the unstinting love and support he needed to rise to every challenge. We know that his departing leaves a space in the lives of all who knew him can never be filled. Yet we take comfort in the thought that his life has enriched and can...
Ed and Kyoko Jones
April 07, 2017 | Yokohama Japan
Robin I'm So very sorry for your loss.. I feel very honored to have met Daniel and care for him he was a very special man who I'm So glad to have for a friend! Some you get the chance to work with are special and he will always be in my heart Hugs to you. Alyce
Alyce Slepoy
April 07, 2017 | Lynn, MA
Sincerest Sympathy to you and family. You are in my thoughts.
Janet Diorio
April 07, 2017 | Winthrop, MA
Deepest sympathy to the deStefano family. My thoughts are with you.
Kelly
Kelly Fitzgerald
April 07, 2017 | Lynn, MA
Dan was such a gentle soul & fascinating conversationalist! I would go to the library looking for a book & walk out with a head full of new knowledge just from talking with Dan! What wonderful memories his friends & family have to share!
April 07, 2017
