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Daniel Conlon Obituary
Wilmington -
Daniel M. Conlon, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 10th, 2021.
He was born on June 13th, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Leo Conlon and Marion Hurley. Dan graduated from University of Detroit High School in 1954. He worked for the New York Central Railroad, Penn Central Railroad and retired from Conrail in1994 with 39 years of service. Dan was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose since 1959. He has also been a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish for 47 years.
Dan is predeceased by his sister in law Francis Conlon and brother in law David Casey. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Evelyn Conlon; his children Daniel Conlon, Timothy Conlon (Ariel), Kathleen Mattix (Brian) and Kevin Conlon; grandchildren Samantha, Dillon, Kaitlin, Jocelyn and Madelyn; brother Thomas Conlon and sister Ellen Casey. Dan is also survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Those that had the privilege of knowing Dan, know his deep love for his faith and his family. He was also extremely proud of his Irish heritage. Dan was an avid sports fan and loved watching sports with his family.
Funeral Services will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 20. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, April 19 at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Easter Seals DE & MD's Eastern Shore c/o Development Office 61 Corporate Circle New Castle, DE 19720.
For online condolences, please visit www.chandlerfuneralhome.com
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April 16, 2021
Mr. Conlon was always smiling when I saw him show up for his sons activities. Mrs. Conlon was our lunch mom sometimes and she was always happy and nice. I’m sorry for your loss. I will keep Mr. Conlon and his family in my prayers.
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