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Daniel TOTARO Obituary

TOTARO - Daniel C. September 17, 2016, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Branka Totaro; loving father of Tina (Thomas) Forsythe and Amy (Jason) Totaro-Rodriguez; cherished grandfather of Thalia, Tessa, Celeste, Celena and Ashley; son of the late Anne (Nicholas) DiStefano and the late Charles V. Totaro; dearest brother of Charlene (Jim) Gibson; brother-in-law of Georgia (Scott) Allison; dear uncle of Jason (Vanessa) Allison and great-uncle of Damian and Alexa. No prior visitation. Donations may be made in Daniel's memory to Hospice Buffalo. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Leave condolences and share memories at SmolarekCares.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 19, 2016.

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Amy Rodriguez

September 17, 2019

I miss you every single day. The pain never goes away. I wish you could physically be here so I can hug you. You are a piece of me❤

October 2, 2016

Dear Branka, Tina and Amy, I was saddened to hear of Dan's passing. We had many laughs at picnics, and your family parties.He was a great person and always fun to be around.

Ilana Karoglan

October 1, 2016

Blessings & prayers to Branka and her family. From Lorrie & Terry OShei

Kris Smith Sullivan

September 30, 2016

I was so sorry to hear about Dan. I enjoyed working with him at Food Enterprises. RIP, Dan.

Mary Ciancone

September 24, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 24, 2016

Dear Branka & family, I just heard about Dan's passing and was so sorry for you and your family..The love you two had for each other was always visible to me at the beauty shop as you spoke so dearly of him..May he rest in peace and you and the girls find peace in knowing is pain is gone. Miss seeing you also... May his memory be eternal!

Love from,
jim & joanne raditic

Sam & Alice Young

September 22, 2016

Dear Branka, Tina & Amy,
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dan. He was one of a kind!! We will always remember and cherish the good times we had during the Ralston Purina days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love and Blessings to you and your family. You will always be in our hearts!!

Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv,

September 21, 2016

Rest in Peace, Dan

Sue OBrien

September 20, 2016

Branka and Family so sorry for your loss; you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Matt Kelly

September 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of his passing. Truly a great guy, Dan will forever be missed.

Barbara Healy-Sacchitella

September 20, 2016

Dan was a terrific person and fun to be with. I enjoyed having him on my team at CI! I am sorry to hear of his passing.

Amy Zawadzki

September 20, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Totaro family. I had the pleasure to work with Dan on my team at Creditors Interchange for several years. We had some fun filled times, he always had me laughing! One time, I went on a rather long vacation to Hawaii and was away from work, he was one of my direct reports back then, when I came back to work, on my desk was a "Welcome Back" card saying I never have his permission again to leave him behind while away! Such a great gentleman, you will be missed Dan!

Sue Drilling

September 20, 2016

Branka, I remember meeting you and Danny for the first time. How easily we became forever friends! You both hold a very special place in my heart. Laughter came often with Dan around, and I will cherish the memories. Heartfelt sympathy to your entire family.

Tim Rektorik

September 20, 2016

I had the pleasure to work with and get to know Dan in the mid 2000's. He was a great guy, flat out, a "man's man". I will forever remember the conversations about life , and the "damn contractors in Mexico":). He was a man that young men would aspire to be like, I know I do! I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Dan.

Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv.

September 20, 2016

Sorry to hear of Dan's death. May he rest in peace. Classmates at Cardinal O'Hara High School

Maggie Wilds

September 20, 2016

Worked with Dan for years always made me laugh. He used to talk about his girls all the time loved them dearly. Good bye my friend till we meet again...

Emily Kowalski

September 20, 2016

My most sincere condolences to Dan's family and friends. Dan was such a special man and im heartbroken to know that he's left all of us, but I hope he's getting some rest now. I will always remember all of our chats, he really was a great friend to me through all the years we worked together. He was such a kind hearted, very intelligent man who always took the time to ask you how you were, raved about his family and how much he loved them. I hope his family finds solace in knowing how much he was loved <3

Richard & MaryJane Malisioso

September 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was a dear friend to our family. We will share stories of ouR days with our Crownland friends. Many memories and laughs. Our love to Branka, Tina, Amy and family. RIP Mr. T. DIck and Jane Malizioso

Richard & Mary Davenport

September 19, 2016

Mary and I send our condolences to the Totaro family for your loss. We worked in the food industry with and around Dan beginning in the mid 70's. Enjoyed a few Flickinger trips with him, and a Celine Dion concert up in Toronto years ago. Have not seen Dan and Branka for a very long time, but will always consider them our friends. Dan was a big loving bear, who was very proud of his girls.

Denise Grandits

September 19, 2016

I will never forget the powerful, kind presence Dan brought to my first "real job" at Ralston Purina. Although those days are long behind us, I cherish the memories and laughter. What great fun we had. My deepest condolences to you, Branka, and your family. He was a great man...and the world needs more like him.

Dan Okun

September 19, 2016

Dan was a great friend to so many, and a guiding voice for me for several years at FE/MSSC. Countless words of advice over the years, more so as a friend and mentor than a superior were always valued and appreciated. I'll always remember him for his guidance and friendship, and never forget that unmistakable laugh. See you on the other side old friend!

September 19, 2016

So sad to hear the news of Dan's death. Please accept our condolences,
Joanne & Ozzie Carnrike

Rosanne Wagner

September 19, 2016

So sad to hear this news. Danny was a wonderful person and treated my daughter, his God child, always, in a special way. My sympathies to Branca and his children.

mike schultz

September 19, 2016

I am so sorry for Branka and the girls. This is a loss that can not be measured. There is not enough space to put in words the fun we had at Purina for so many years. Everybody loved Dan and had a great deal of respect for him as a leader, father and family man. He was like a brother that will be missed forever. God bless Dan and his family.

Tim McCarthy

September 19, 2016

Worked with Dan for several years at FE. Always kept us laughing. Just a great guy. REST IN PEACE.

sharon cowell

September 19, 2016

So sorry to hear about Daniel, remember the good times years ago with our families.

Amy Totaro

September 19, 2016

I love you dad!

Milly and Frank Fabac

September 19, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob Bell

September 19, 2016

BIG DAN !! Only the good die young ,Such a wonderful man that I looked up too , You always saw the positive in people and never judged You had a sense of humor that had many laughing , ( should of been a comidian ) You were smart like Eisenstein ( never needed Google when u were around you always had the right answer ) ... When we talked I was amazed at all the things you've done in your life... You are out of pain and with your mother right now ,, I am honestly blessed to have met and known you for so long ❤❤❤ You BIG DAN !!SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN Till we meet again RIP

nivia crux

September 19, 2016

Rip Big Dan you will be greatly missed

Donna and Richard Oddo

September 19, 2016

Our sorrow to family, Dan was a special loving nephew,he will always be in our hearts. A special loving husband and father.Uncle Dick and Aunt Donna send our prayers and love.

September 19, 2016

Love and hope,
John V. Karlis

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