Daniel A. DiPierro

I found out so many years later about Danny´s passing. I was talking today with a friend about younger days. Danny and I were good friends shortly after graduating from Brockton High. To me, at that time Dan was one of my best friends. He was always there if anyone needed him. He kept his musical talents secret. Although we spent most days together in the summer of 82, I never knew he could play guitar. It wasn´t till months later when his brother told me of his talent. That´s the Danny I...

At first, I offer my sincere condolence. Althogh it's time to late, I'm really sorry to say goodbye to you, our good teacher at CELOP. Dan, we've respected to you and are not go to forget your kindness and passion. Thank you and rest in peace, Dan.

Als ich Dich zum ersten Mal traf, war es wie ein „Kultur-Schock“ für mich. Nie zuvor hatte ich einen derart aufgeschlossenen,
unvoreingenommenen, lebensfrohen, kreativen, verrückten,begeisternden, mitreißenden Menschen wie Dich getroffen.

Ja, es war „Liebe“ auf den ersten Blick – anno 1988 – Du, der Kosmopolit, gerade aus Siena in Augsburg eingetroffen und ich, der Niederbayer, etwas schüchtern und bereit, alles Neue wie ein Schwamm aufzusaugen.

Die Freundschaft, die sich...

As a student, I first met Dan at a placement test in CELOP at BU. The students, taking the test, were quiet and nervous, not only because of the test but also because many of them were very new in America. At that time, two new students were late. When one student came in the class room, Dan asked her, “Did you meet so-and-so (Dan said exact the other student’s name.) on the way your way here?" She looked like she had no idea what Dan was talking about and some of the others in the room...

We will certainly miss Dan, a man who always had a smile on his face, especially when Caroline was at his side. We especially remember the times here in Maine when Dan cooked many of his famous Italian reciepes. We will take good care of Caroline and Stella. Say hi to Nana.

Auntie Mary and Uncle John

Please accept my deepest sympathy at your sad loss. It is very clear, that Dan touched all those he came into contact with, and made the world a much better place. Margo Friedman CELOP

I shared an office at CELOP with Dan for several years. In fact, his desk was right next to mine. I still see his smiling face, his cheerfulness, his zest for life. He talked about music, his trips to Germany, his wife, and his Italian heritage. He loved his students and his students loved him.
I will miss him very much.
Judy Dan

To all of Dan's family,
I worked with Dan at CELOP/BU. We co-taught and we talked every day he came to work because his office was across from mine.
Last spring, we shared "chemo stories." My brother had just completed chemo and Dan would often ask me about how he had felt. During this time, I was struck by Dan's heroism. He was determined to come to work and do his best for his students no matter how tired or nauseous he felt.
Carolyn, there is another memory of last spring that...

Dear Carolyn,

I am so sorry for your loss. From all that I've read on this site, Dan sounds simply magical. I hope that you find comfort in your memories and joy in sweet Stella. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deepest Sympathies,
Kristin