Photo courtesy of Andrews Funeral Home - Gloucester
Gloucester, Virginia
May 14, 1932 – Oct 15, 2020 (Age 88)
Daniel H Willson, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Gloucester, Va. on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Born on May 14, 1932, the son of Earl and Ruth (Wattenbee) Willson. Born and raised on a dairy farm in Taberg, NY. He graduated from Camden Central High, and received degrees in architecture and was a Licenced Insurance Broker. Danny was an Entrepreneur all his life, owning and operating several different businesses including the founder of Herbert-Lee Insurance Agency, Seaford VA. He was a member of Bellamy United Methodist Church Gloucester.
On Sept 8, 1978 He married Margaret Colucci (passed on Jan. 29, 2016).
Surviving are his three children, Nancy (Ed) Graham, Daniel P. (Pam) Willson, and Thomas Willson and four step daughters, Angela Colucci, Delores Colucci, Teresa (Stan) Puchalla, Jacquie (Robert) Craft, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, two brothers Edward Willson, David (Donna) Willson and Audrey Sweeney Gilsenan (previous wife), sister-in-laws Lois Willson and Phyllis Willson, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Doris Buckingham(Richard, dec.) and Freida Smith(Royal, dec.) and two brothers Ernie and Richard Willson. Danny's wishes were to have no calling hours or service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heart Association of any kind. Arrangements have been entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, 7192 Main St. Gloucester, VA.
Goodbye old friend. I always enjoyed visiting you and our talks. I enjoyed the several road trips we took and meeting your family in New York and here in Virginia. Heaven got a really good man. Godspeed Dan...
JAMES WEST
December 02, 2021 | HAYES, VA | Friend
Best boss I ever had! He was a kind and gentle man who made me feel like I was a part of the family. I will miss him!
Beverly (Arnold) Hartline
October 21, 2020 | Coworker
Dear Daniel, Pam, and all of Dan’s family,
We were so saddened to hear that Dan had passed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was such a kind gentleman, and his Bellamy UM Church friends have missed him since his illness began. May the words from The Prophet comfort you. ..
...For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one....
...And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may...
Marsha & Bruce West
October 18, 2020 | Gloucester, VA
