John "Jack" Daniels

John "Jack" Daniels, age 84, of Geneva, N.Y., died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home. He was born October 25, 1936 in Erie the son of the late Sam and Mary (Panameroff) Daniels.

Jack was a graduate of East High School and the University of Buffalo, and he completed his Master's work at Colgate University.

A member of the US Coast Guard, he served proudly at Cape May, N.J. He coached football for decades and touched the lives of many as a leader, mentor, and teacher and will be remembered not only for the molding of countless men, but the gentle man with a ready smile for all around and a gift for emphatically communicating his point of view.

Upon retirement, Jack and his wife Carol moved to Virginia before moving to Geneva, New York, Carol's hometown. It was there that he spent two more years coaching at Hobart College.

Besides his parents, Jack was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Daniels and two sisters; Marie Biletnikoff and Doris Rudd.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol Ann (McLellan) Daniels; three children, Donna, Jill (Pat) and Tag. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and three sisters; Jean Barth, Rita Baggett and Marilyn Metcalf along with several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services were held March 4, 2021 in Geneva, N.Y. with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Information provided by the Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th & Liberty St.

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