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Daniel J. Allen, Jr., age 62, passed away at his home on June 2, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dan grew up in Boonton Township where he resided for most of his life. He was a graduate from Boonton High School in 1975 and from Adrian College in 1979. His fondest memories were playing football for both his alma maters.
Dan was extremely passionate about history, specifically American History, and sports. He considered himself truly fortunate to be able to share his knowledge of the past with students at Boonton HS, where he taught for many years until his retirement. Prior, he taught at Morris Catholic HS, Day Top Outreach, and was a counselor at the Morris County Youth Center.
In addition to teaching, he also coached Football, Track & Field, and Wrestling at Boonton HS, Morris Catholic HS, and Pace University. As a Football coach, he possessed a wealth of knowledge in all phases of the game and served in various capacities, including Offensive & Defensive Coordinator, Quarterback Coach, Assistant Coach and Head coach. He helped lead the Boonton HS Football Team to the 2004 NJ Division Title and the Track & Field team to the State Championships in 2017.
Dan was a lifelong parishioner oF Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Boonton. He also belonged to several professional organizations, including NJ Council on Physical Fitness and Sport, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Strength and Conditioning Association, American Football Coaches Association, and NJ Football Coaches Association. His 'happy place' was LBI and spent many summers there. He also loved to prepare delicious meals for friends and family and had an appreciation for rock music.
Dan was predeceased by his parents, Daniel & Helen Allen and his Sister, Jill. He is survived by his sisters, Barbara and Jacqueline (Charles); Brother, Paul (Heather) and nieces and nephews.
Due to recent health concerns services are private in care of the Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. Please share a condolence with the family and view future announcements of a memorial and celebration of Dan's Life when we can all safely gather at www.codeymackeyfh.com.
If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Boonton HS Sports Booster (124 Wilson St., Boonton, NJ 07005) and Boonton Twp., Volunteer Fire Department (www.boontontownshipfire.com)
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Tim Meagher
June 17, 2020
I was just surfing for old friends and came across this sad post. I went to Adrian College with Dan (and Paul) and have many great memories with him. I am sorry I did not try to find him sooner, but am very glad to have known him, he was a good person and friend. My condolences to all the family. I would also like to extend a offer to Paul to contact me if he would like so we can reminisce and update our lives since Adrian.
Bob Franke
June 13, 2020
Ive known Dan since kindergarten. We spent a lot of time together through grade school and high school, mainly with sports and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Sunday school (for many years even though we really didnt want to be there ).
Dan was always a hard worker in sports. I remember the first time I saw him after he came home from college. He had grown about 6 inches and 40 lbs. He dwarfed me. He was Morris Catholics wrestling coach and asked me to be his assistant. I still cherish the team photo from that year.
The last time I saw Dan was at my sisters funeral in 2019. We spoke for some time about our high school days and time since. I could tell he was in a lot of pain but seemed to be glad that he could come to the viewing.
Thats the Dan Allen I will remember most.
Terry Whalen
June 7, 2020
Rest in Peace Coach. May the sun be on your face and the wind be at your back .
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