Bear, Delaware
Age 58
Mr. Daniel E. Durante, age 58, of Bear, DE, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his family.Dan was born in Utica, NY, on August 25, 1954, and proudly made his career with the US Air Force. As a widely-renowned aircraft maintenance specialist and aviation...
Read MoreMy sincere condolences to Dan's family.
The aviation community has suffered a great loss. Technicians of the likes of Dan are few. Great sense of humor and always serenading us along with the radio! You will be sorely missed.
Clyde Ayers
December 02, 2012 | Carey's Point, NJ
Dan,
You were one of the finest technician, co-worker, boss, all-around friend to be around. You always were the 'Git-R-Done' guy that could figure out how to accomplish anything. You will be missed by all that you've touched. And you'll be glad to know there's no Hawkers in Heaven, only Harleys. The downside is the Eagles are showing on every channel. If you happen to see a young Marine saluting you, I've asked him to make sure you are well taken care of. Rest in peace, Bud. You deserve...
Ken Poplos
December 01, 2012 | Middletown, DE
Rest in peace dear neighbor.
Cathy
November 29, 2012 | Bear, DE
I met Dan while I was in the Clubhouse at Crossings at Christiana. We spoke about his service in the Air Force and about his two daughters, whom I could tell from the smile on his face he was very proud of them. I always would wave to him as I was going by as he was shining his car. I would always get a smile on my face when I would hear music outside because I would know it was Dan coming or going on his motorcycle. Even though I didn't know him that well I am very saddened of his...
Carol White
November 29, 2012 | Bear, DE
My condolences to the family. God is near to those broken at heart. Ps 147:3
November 29, 2012 | DE
Dan, We have been friends for over 13 years now since your first day at Atlantic Aviation (Falcon Jet) & Then when we worked together at Sunoco Aviation. I'm going to miss our phone conversations, especially you giving me a hard time about the Eagles. Your a great man with a great sense of humor...heaven is a better place now & I will see you on the other side my friend!
To your Daughters Carla & Danielle, my deepest sympathy. Your Dad talked about you every time we talked. He loved you &...
Ed Strehlau
November 29, 2012 | Ridley Park, PA
R.I.P. Dan Durante you will be truly missed
Kenneth Hall
November 29, 2012 | Dover, DE
Dan you will surely be missed. Although I only new you for about a year,you were like a second dad to me. I always enjoyed coming to work,and talking to you,and you always made me laugh. Even when I was having the worst of days. You always asked me how I was doing,and I'd ask the same.You were a great friend and role model. I will never forget you buddy! I know you are in good hands upstairs ,God will take care of you. See you on the other side. Rest in Peace ! BIG Mike
Mike Kreller
November 29, 2012 | New Castle, DE
If there were more people like Dan, the world would be a better place!
November 29, 2012