Daniel C. Fine

With the heaviest of hearts, our family must announce the passing of our son, Daniel Christopher Fine.  At the all too young age of 28 years, he succumbed to the horrific disease of depression in the early morning hours of Monday March 10, 2025.  A most recent resident of Northampton and Slatington PA, he was residing temporarily in Huntington Beach Ca. since late fall, pursuing his love and dream of music production.  With a charismatic soul, loving and caring nature, and an unbelievable sense of adventure, Dan lived a very full and adventurous life in his all too short 28 years.  He could brighten any room he walked into with that spirit alone, so often without saying a word.  He touched so many lives, but none so much as his family, which despite this unyielding illness, our family was the most important to him, especially his son Malcolm- who is the carbon copy of his father.  Growing up the oldest of three bothers (the Three Brothers Fine), he was their leader, protector, and sometimes tormenter. He often told us how grateful he was for being part the five of us, growing up in our tight-knit home.  Daniel Christopher was the keystone in building the family, and life his father and I have built.  The loss of our son is devastating.  The many insightful conversations we shared during his illness, allow us (and all those he touched) to move forward, and know his life was not lived in vain.  He told us that if the worst were to ever happen, and he lost the battle he fought so hard to overcome, that we would need to move forward together with the positive and happy moments that we all shared.  We extend to those who also loved him, the same knowledge and love.  He enjoyed playing soccer as a youth, the outdoors and exploration, and as an older teenager loved all the girls.  Graduating from Northern Lehigh High School in 2015, Daniel knew how to work hard, and held various jobs throughout the Lehigh Valley.  His most memorable positions include the Weis Grocery store in Schnecksville, working at his family’s business, and recently at the former Rothrock Motor Sales, showing the world his unique talent in sales.  We knew since Daniel was a toddler, that he was a natural born salesman.  Music, however, was Daniel’s ultimate passion, he created hauntingly beautiful compositions that will forever remain a part of his legacy.  He loved the surrounding beaches and climate in Southern California, often taking hikes and exploring the terrain of the area he was in, calling home to share his experiences.  Daniel’s life was so short, but will be forever remembered for all of the love he gave, the passion he expressed, and the travels he shared.  We will forever miss our ‘Bud’, our first-born child, and we will keep his memories alive forever.  

Daniel is survived by his parents Christopher and Rachel Fine of Germansville, his son Malcolm of King of Prussia, Brother Ryan of Kennewick, WA, Brother Christopher M of Germansville, paternal Grandmother and Step-Grandfather Dawn and Luis Martinez of Palmerton, maternal Grandmother Alice M. Zuercher of Northampton Paternal Great-Grandmother Rose Fine of Levittown, Maternal Great Grandfather Francis Zuercher of Bath and a multitude of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. He was predeceased by his paternal Grandfather Charles T. Fine (2011) and Maternal Grandfather Richard L. Zuercher (2014).  To have known Dan was to love him as he attracted the admiration and attention of so many people.  Please find comfort in the knowledge that he too returned the sentiments.  

Services: Family and friends may gather on Friday evening, March 21st from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be offered below.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the care of his son Malcolm Lukas Fine c/o the funeral home.