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Francis X. DALY

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Vincent Funeral Home - Simsbury

880 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, Connecticut

Francis DALY Obituary

DALY, Francis X.
Francis X. Daly, 52, of West Mountain Road, West Simsbury, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Caufield) Daly, died Friday, May 18, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 22, 1959 in Hartford, son of the late Patricia (Moynihan) Daly and Francis Daly, grew up in East Granby and had lived in Hartford prior to moving to West Simsbury 22 years ago. Mr. Daly was the General Sales Manager for Hoffman Audi in East Hartford for many years. Frank enjoyed riding his Harley, participating in annual Toys for Tots and Turkey Trot fundraisers; kayaking on the Farmington River; listening to music and seeing live shows; and most importantly, spending time with his family. He was a graduate of Northwest Catholic High School and attended Eastern Connecticut State University. Besides his loving wife of 25 years, he is survived by his daughter Patricia Daly, now living in New York City, and his son, Connor Daly, now living in Montana; his brother, Edward Daly and partner Mark Ware of Naples, FL; his sisters, Colleen Daly of Wethersfield, Maureen Pare and husband Bryan of West Hartford, Kathy Brett of Boca Raton, FL and Ellen Daly and husband Donald Zeffer of Nazareth, PA; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Caufield of West Hartford; his sister-in-law, Patricia Graves and husband Ronald of Rutland, VT; brothers-in-law, Francis Caufield and wife Deborah of Canton and James Caufield and wife Linda of Reno, NV and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. at St. Bernard's Church, 7 Maple Street in Tariffville. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation, P.O. Box 113, Rye, NY 10580 or at www.coloncancerchallenge.org . Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Frank's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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Published by Hartford Courant on May 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis DALY

34 Entries

David Gerrol

June 26, 2012

Liz-
I had worked with Frank at Hoffman Audi for 7 years. I always regarded him as among my dearest friends. I just heard the sad news a few days ago and I think about him daily. He always dealt with difficulty in such a positive way. We discussed his cancer a number of times and he always spoke of it as another challenge to face. I will never forget our friendship. My condolences and prayers to you and the children. May you all soon heal from this tragedy.

June 13, 2012

Liz, Patricia and Connor,
We have just heard the very sad news. We remember Frank's kindness, generous spirit and love for each of you, those things that are most important and meaningful. Thinking of each of you and sending our best.
Wiley, Alison, Chelsea & Travis Swain

Carol K Johnson

May 30, 2012

Liz and children
I will always remember Frank's wonderful smile and how much he loved his family. I was so fortunate to be your next door neighbor. He always gave me a "hello when he saw me out in my yard. Liz, you are so fortunate for a husband like Frank, and I know you will miss him terribly. Frank was a rare breed and and now has taken his place in Heaven.

May 23, 2012

Liz,

Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear Frank has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Sincerely,
Diane Taranto

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Michael Stelma

May 23, 2012

Rest in Peace my old friend. Frank always made a positive difference in the life of others he touched. Liz may you and your family be well.

Melanie Pancavage

May 23, 2012

Dearest Liz..Todd and I are so sad to hear of Frank's passing. The service yesterday was a beautiful tribute to how many lives he touched in such a positive way. To leave a legacy and such wonderful memories behind, is only what one could wish for. We wish you and the children the very best and pray that memories and the love that you all shared comfort you during this time. You're in our hearts and prayers.....Sincerely, Melanie and Todd Pancavage

Lisa Gigliotti, Capalbo 77'

May 23, 2012

The Daly family: My heart is saddened by the loss of this fantastic class mate, yet lifted at the memories we all have of Frank. God Bless and keep you all at this difficult time.

Mary Quinn Londergan

May 22, 2012

To the family of Frank Daly: Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss of Frank. He was a kind, amiable and good friend who always could make you laugh and went out of his way for his friends when the chips were down. I knew Frank in High School and will never forget him. May God bless you during the most challenging time.

Matt Morgan

May 22, 2012

To the Daly Family,

As I sit here reading all of these wonderful Tribites, it brings a Giant Smile to my Face. All of them are so True-- Frank Daly was one of the GREATEST Guys that I have ever met. A Great Irish smile & disposition---He made NWC a better Place for everyone!!!! I Had Kind of Lost touch with him over the Years, but when you ran into him, you picked up right where you Left off. The World today is a sadder Place without him.

Rest in Peace my Friend !!!
You were the Best !!!!
Say Hi to Romans & have a Cold One on Us, because we will do the same down here & Have a Laugh and a Smile !!

Slainte,

Matt Morgan

Tim Tracey

May 22, 2012

Liz and the Daly family,

Please accept my condolences at this very sad time. What a wonderful guy Frank was.

It was always great to spend time with Frank. I enjoyed grabbing coffee with him before work and stopping by the dealership to talk. We had a lot of fun in high school too.

Frank would offer to do whatever he could do to help. It's hard to realize I won't be bumping into him here any time soon.

I am praying for your comfort and strength at this time of your loss. But I am confident Frank's in a better place - peaceful and happy and waiting to be reunited.

Sincerely,

- -Tim Tracey

May 22, 2012

To Frank's family and many friends,
What a sadness to lose such a great person. He was a good Prez ((and friend) @ Northwest Cath... Neil Murray '77

vinny denovellis

May 22, 2012

Although i hadnt see frank for some time now i always considered him a great friend. I am very saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.God Bless

WITH LOVE
Vinny DeNovellis

Kevin "RV" Maguire

May 22, 2012

To Liz and all the Daly's:

Who didn't like Frank - I mean really did anyone not like Frank? I was lucky enough to hang out with Frank through many times through NWC then Eastern and yes a few times way back up here in Boston. Frank would always be there for you - he'd give the shirt off his back. I'll let the stories stay in my head - believe me smailes and well a few tears today. In later years we didn't see much of each other, but Frank was one of those people - when you did it was just like yesterday. Easy. My thoughts are with you. Be well - Frank would want it that way, but you know that.

May 22, 2012

Hello Liz, Patricia, and Connor: My family and I are deepley sorry to hear about Frank's passing. It sucks no matter how we look at it. Thank God for Pop Werner football which is what helped us know Frank and all of you. Please know how much you are thought of at this time. We pray you will be comforted during this awful time. With Love, Leigh, Cynthia, (Troy in heaven), Judd, and, Chad Gammie

Peter Urban

May 22, 2012

Kathy, Maureen, and all the Dalys. Please accept my condolences. It's been many years since N.W.C. but one could not have known Frank and not be saddened by the news of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.

Jimmy McKinney

May 22, 2012

Sincere prayers and condolences to the Daly family.

Terri Wetstone

May 21, 2012

To Liz & the Daly Family,
My heart is filled with such sadness and shock to read about the passing of Frank taken much too soon. He was truly a cheerful caring person. As I had lost touch over the years I was unaware of him being ill. I met Frank several years ago as he hired me when he managed a Mexican restaurant. I even baby sat when Patricia was very little. Frank always lit up a room with that smile and laughter. He could make anybody laugh with all of his humorous stories he shared.

The last time I ran into Frank he worked at Toyota he was eager to take on a bigger role in the Auto Industry. When I heard he moved to Audi and became GM I could only imagine the accomplishment he must have felt with a smile on his face. Frank was exceptionally motivated and determined to succeed for the love he had for his family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Liz and the entire Daly family at this very difficult time. He will be missed by all.

May 21, 2012

So many happy memories of Frank...and his classic yellow van. Maureen, Kathy and all the Dalys, my thoughts are with each of you. I know you have been with Frank every step of the way. Much love and many prayers. Maura Walsh-O'Brien

Frank Mobilio

May 21, 2012

My best wishes to Frank's family and friends. You did bring a lot of fun to the NWC Class of 1977

David Menapace

May 21, 2012

Frank Daly was a true gentleman in a profession not known for gentlemen. Working at another Audi dealer, in Maine, I spent many meetings / training sessions enjoying Frank's humor and thoughtful perspective. Conversation with Frank was always insightful and frequently hysterical. I will truly miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Kim Swanson,Gencarelli

May 21, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Franks passing.
I have so many wonderful memories of NWC and Frank is smiling in all of them!
You knew when you met him that you would never forget him.
Please accept my condolences.
The "Party" has moved to Heaven!!!
God Bless,
Kim Swanson Gencarelli class of '77

Kathy Maschi-DiPrato

May 21, 2012

To Kathy and the Daly Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Frank. I have many memories of him when I used to stay at your house in EG during our middle school years. Of course he was Frankie at that time. It's nice to see that he named his daughter after your Mom who was also a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.

Sue O'Brien

May 21, 2012

Liz,
I only met Frank a couple of times, but it only took one meeting to immediately know that you were the love of his life and he was yours. I am so sorry for your loss.

May 21, 2012

The 2-1/2 years of our friendship at N.W.C. gave me a lifetime of wonderful memories Frank!
I Loved you and will miss you old Friend and say hello to my mother in Heaven!
Michael Ryan/Chicago

Marie Tyler Wiley

May 21, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Franks passing. As we had lost touch...I was unaware of him being ill. Had I known though...I would have definitely reached out. Frank was one of my fav's at Northwest. Frank, Frankie, Francis, The Man, The Cool One...everyone, at NWC, liked Frank because he just had it going on! :)

He's one of the easy ones to remember as I can picture him waltzing down the halls. He was never in too much of a hurry...just making his way to class. :)

I remember him at our 10 year anniversary...and I think he was managing up at that Mexican place in Avon...We all piled in and had a great time with him that night. So much fun...and yes..he was still "cool". :)

Please accept my condolences. Frank was just an all around great guy! :) He will definitely be missed!!!

I will assume now that "the party" has moved to heaven!!!

Peace & love to all.

Marie Tyler Class of 77

Michelle M. Murphy, Dir. of Communications, Northwest Catholic High School

May 21, 2012

On behalf of Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson and the entire Northwest Catholic High School community, I offer my deepest sympathy on the death of Francis Daly '77.

Frank and his sisters -- Kathy Daly Brett '78, Maureen Daly Pare '79, and Ellen Daly '83 -- are cherished members of our school family, and we grieve his too-early passing along with all those who loved him.

Please know that we remembered Frank in schoolwide prayer this morning, and will continue to keep him and his family in our prayers and close to our hearts in the days and weeks to come. We are very, very sorry for your loss.

David Deane

May 21, 2012

To Liz and the Daly Family,
I will always recall my time working with Frank at Thomas Jaguar and keeping my friendship with him through the years. I will always remember Frank as the affable and proud (of his family) Irishman he was. Taken before his time, he will be sorely missed.

An chuid eile i buachaill Síochána.
(rest in peace lad)

Craig Chase

May 20, 2012

Frank...what to say! You were a great man taken to soon!! Rest and relax!! The world will not be the same with your radiant personality!!

Rick Camilleri

May 20, 2012

To the Daly family,
Frank and I some some great times together at Eastern and every time I think of him it always brings a smile to my face. He will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathy to your entire family.

May 20, 2012

Frank - your smile was brighter than any car in the showroom. Your time was too short. We will miss you and our prayers and thoughts go out to your family. May your memory be for a blessing.

Riva and Michael Drechsler

West Hartford

Gary Gordon

May 20, 2012

Frank you will always be missed. Thank you for the great times and all the great laughs we had. You will always be a legend in my eyes. I could not of had a better friend when i moved up to CT. Have a peaceful journey brother
Gabbin

joe eisenberg

May 20, 2012

to the daly family, i had known frank for years through hoffman audi. my son eric pitched a no hitter against connors team and lost back in little league. elizabeth, my wife diane and i met you with frank at a bruce springsteen concert at the meadows a couple of summers ago. frank was always a very kind and fun person. we always talked about bruce and his shows. please accept our heartfelt sympathy. diane and joe eisenberg, canton mobil

May 20, 2012

Frank was one of the brightest highlights at NWC! He was a wonderful friend who had a terrific wit. He will be very missed.

Maura Andrus Page

Mark Steponaitis

May 20, 2012

To the Daly Family, Frank will truly be missed. I remember Frank from Wynding Hills and then reconnecting at Hoffman Audi. I will miss our conversation about the Springsteen shows that we had seen. As far as a coworker/ friend; you could not ask for a better person than Frank. He would always go out of his way for you. There are a few people who leave a lasting impression, Frank is one of those. R.I.P. my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the Daly Family.

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