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Daniel WALL Obituary

WALL, Daniel Known lovingly as Dan or Danny, passed away at the age of 74. Born in Winthrop, MA, to Joseph Thomas Wall, Jr. and Blanche Corinne Duval, he moved to Scituate in 1954 at the age of four, the town that would become his lifelong home. Dan attended Scituate public schools and was a member of the Scituate High School class of 1968.

Dan was a salt-of-the-earth soul with a mischievous, contagious sense of humor and a gift for finding joy in life's small moments-making others (and himself) laugh, a rare and wonderful trait. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a playful smile that brightened your day.

Dan made his living as a house painter and embraced life as a free spirit. In his 20s, he bought a motorcycle in England and with his brother, Jim, embarked on a European tour returning with the Triumph Bonneville in tow. He went to Woodstock, crisscrossed the U.S. in an MG packed with friends and skis bound for Breckenridge, returning to Scituate summers for tennis and golf. He had a natural gift for making friends wherever he went.

Dan had a creative artist's eye and a keen sense of color, with an imaginative whimsy that shone through in his paintings, carvings, gardening, gifts and home projects. He delighted in finding unique surprise treasures for friends, family or customers. He was an avid reader with a sharp mind and incredible memory, endlessly curious despite challenges with dyslexia. Whether hosting friends on his deck in North Scituate, playing a round of golf or enjoying a summer day at Char's house, he was always ready to offer warmth, insight and laughter.

Dan leaves behind his four siblings, Barbara Knowles and her husband, Thomas of Ponte Vedra, FL, J. Thomas Wall, III and his wife, Carol of Scituate, MA, James P. Wall and his wife, Miriam of Scituate, MA and Gregory F. Wall and his wife, Sharon of Rockland, MA. He shared a deep and enduring bond with his former wife, Charleen Tyson of Hull and with her family. Charleen remained by his side until the very end. Though life took them on different paths, their love and friendship never wavered.

He was also a cherished uncle to his eight nieces and nephews, Erin, Theresa, Mindy, Jimmy, Richard, Adam and Bradley. He was predeceased by his beloved nephew, T.L. Knowles.

Dan's warmth, creativity and generous spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. His laughter, friendship and kindness will be deeply missed but his memory will live on in those who loved him.

A Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Red Lion Inn, 71 S. Main Street, Cohasset, MA 02025. Should you wish to make a donation in memory of Dan, please consider the Scituate Education Foundation (SEF) or the Scituate Food Pantry. Words of comfort can be left at

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2025.

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Jim Lydon

April 5, 2025

It seems like yesterday we were all zipping around Scituate on our Triumphs and BSAs including going to Woodstock I had not seen Danny in a long time but I do remember he always had a smile on his face

Rich Wall

March 28, 2025

Uncle Dan was a force of positivity. Every interaction involved fun and laughter. He was always prepared for me, having read up on my schooling, job, or where I lived and was ready to discuss, educate, and/or just have fun.

He fully endorsed his role as uncle and was the master of the long con. One such con had me getting a letter and a ticket to the moon from Richard Nixon, that one had me going a lot longer than I care to admit.

I spent several summers painting houses with him. I still have not figured out how he did it but he would never get paint on himself, I vividly remember him wearing a cardigan sweater and painting ceilings without 1 drop falling on that sweater. Speaking of Ceilings, Dan, made that one of our painting theme songs replacing the lyrics to Feelings by Albert Morris. But maybe his best song was Paint it set to the lyrics of Whip it by Devo. That song will forever be at the front of my brain.

Thanks for all the fun memories, rest in peace Uncle Dan.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

March 24, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Jeanne Baravella

March 21, 2025

Dan the Man!... forever here, forever present, forever in our Hampton Cr family. While we won´t be the same without you we know that your spirit is still sitting in your chair on Char´s patio reading your paper.
We love you Dan... thanks for adding so much to our lives.
We wish Stella got to know you because she would have loved you! Jeanne, Lucas and Arielle

Debra J Spinzola

March 21, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We shared a lot of great times at Jamie's will miss you always.

Jim Considine, Charlestown

March 21, 2025

I knew Dan when I lived in Scituate, and he was a great guy. Rest in peace my friend.

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