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DANIEL, THOMAS A., 51, President/CEO of Daniel Electrical Contractors, and a second-generation Miami family, passed away on Tuesday, November 11th as a result of an automobile accident in Coral Gables. As a very young man, he began his electrical apprenticeship program in a family-owned electrical business, Tri-City Electrical Company, and later obtained his Journeyman License in Dade County. He then became the Branch Manager of Echols Collins and later founded Daniel Electrical Contractors in 1986. In 1998, he sold his interest in Daniel Electrical Contractors to Integrated Electrical Services (IES). IES is the first national consolidator of electrical companies in which Tom continues to be a major stockholder. Tom attended Coral Gables Sr. High School, Wake Forest University and the University of Miami. He was very active and dearly loved in the Miami Community where his family is so well known. He was a member and Vice President of the Orange Bowl Committee; a past board member of the Historical Museum of Southern Florida; Goodwill Industries; the Coral Gables Youth Center; served on the Board of Missions and Church at UMC and also member of the Coral Gables Methodist Church. Additionally, he was an active member of the Riviera County Club, Coral Reef Yacht Club, the Rod & Reel Club of Miami Beach and the Ocean Reef Yacht Club. Tom loved boating, fishing, golf and hunting but more than that, he loved and was extremely devoted to his wife of 30 years, Shelley and his two sons, Beck, 22 and Trevor, 19. He is also survived by his mother, Virginia Tole Daniel of Chipley, Florida; his sister, Trish Daniel Duce of Chipley, Florida; his brother, William A. "Bill" Daniel, Jr., sister-in-law, Sue; and sister-in-law Allison Petrat of Coral Gables. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to "The Exceptional Educational Outreach" which helps children in Harbour Island get access to education C/o 4121 Woodridge Rd. Miami, FL 33133 or, to the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables. The Memorial Service will be held at The First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida (305) 446-0846 on Friday, November 14, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. Contact: Ms. Randie Rogers, Daniel Electrical Contractors, 5965 N.W. 82nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33166. Telephone 305-592-8777. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2003.

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Ralph Page

September 2, 2023

I didn“t know this happened until years after. So very sorry.
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Randy Nimnicht

November 18, 2003

MaryJo and I send our love and prays to you and family. Tom worked so hard for the old museum and he was always such fun to be around. In a world that at times can be so fake he was so real.Godspeed.

Randy and Mary Jo Nimnicht

WILL SMITH

November 17, 2003

SHELLY, I HAVE NOT HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET YOU AND THE BOYS YET, HOWEVER, I DO RECALL THE FUN TIMES WITH TOMMY WHEN WE WERE KIDS AT HIS MOM AND DADS HOUSE. WE ARE COUSINS, JACK AND DOTTIE SMITH ARE MY MOM AND DAD. I SPOKE TO TOMMY SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND WE TALKED ABOUT GETTING TOGETHER. I REGRET NOT HAVING DONE IT IN A MORE TIMELY MANNER. I DO WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SIMPATHY TO YOU AND THE BOYS. I DID SEE YOU AT THE CHURCH SERVICE (I WAS THERE WITH MY MOM AND DAD) IT WAS NICE TO HEAR SUCH WONDERFUL AND FUNNY THINGS ABOUT TOMMY. TOMMY IS WITH GOD NOW WHICH IS A MUCH BETTER PLACE TO BE, BUT HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. I HOPE TO MEET YOU AND THE BOYS SOMEDAY. THERE IS SOMETHING I WOULD LIKE TO SEND TO YOU. I WILL ASK BILL THE BEST WAY TO GET IT TO YOU. LOVE AND GOD BLESS,

WILL

Betty J. & Lytton W. S. Cosens III

November 17, 2003

Shelly, Thomas & Trevor,

It's been said that love shared is twice the love and grief shared is less grief. We share your grief and will keep you and the family in our prayers. God in the person of the Holy Spirit, if we allow Him, will give comfort and the help needed to make it through this almost unbearable time.



With love and much prayer,

Betty & Bill Cosens



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Emilio & Betty Carullo

November 17, 2003

Dear Shelley, Beck & Trevor:

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will always treasure Tom's memory and his cheerful disposition.

Emilio & Betty

Sonia Nassir

November 17, 2003

Dear Shelley:

We want to send our deepest condolences. Every day our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sonia & Abdul Nassir.

Julio Ramirez

November 17, 2003

Our condolenses to Shelley and Family. I know Tom will be missed, but he will always be in our heart. God be with you'll.

Gus Garcia

November 17, 2003

It was an honor and a pleasure for me to have work for Tom. We have lost a great leader and mentor. We will all miss him very much



Gus and Odalis Garcia and family

Daniel Electrical Contractors

Merrill and Peggy Crews

November 16, 2003

Our sympathy and prayers are
with you and family. We share your
grief and hope remembering the good times will sustain you through
this time and forever.
Sincerely,
Peggy and Merrill Crews
Orange Bowl members

DONALD & LAVERNE COSENS

November 16, 2003

MY WIFE, LAVERNE AND I WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF THOMMY MY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TRYING TIME.

Judi, Ed and Matthew Best

November 16, 2003

Dear Shelly,Beck and Trevor,

Our deepest sympathy.......we were blessed to have the love and friendship of your special guy. He and all of you will forever be in our hearts and prayers.Love, Judi Ed and Matthew

Barry Cain

November 15, 2003

Shelly and the Daniel Family:



I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I only knew him briefly while working on your garage. He was a very kind gentleman to myself and my helper. I am grateful for that. My condolences.



Sincerely, Barry Cain

Debi Olsen

November 15, 2003

Dear Shelly, Aunt Ginny, Bill, & Trish, Mom told me about Tommy yesterday pm. so am sorry I couldn't make it down. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and with the children. I'm just sorry we kids didn't stay in touch through the years. Love to all, and know Tommy and Uncle Bill are waiting and preparing a place for all of us. Debi (Smith) Olsen

Roy & Phyllis Smith

November 15, 2003

Aunt Ginn, Bill, Trish and the whole Family,

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You.

May the Lord Bless and Keep You strong.

Shelly, we never had the opportunity to meet you, but you and the boy will be in our thoughts and prayers.



Love Bunches

Roy & Phyllis Smith

Richard Whittington

November 15, 2003

Dear Shelley and family,

I was very sorry to learn about Tom's passing.

I knew him ever since our Grey Ghosts days 40 years ago.

I admire the way you are handling the loss.

My condolences to the whole family.

Robert F. & Cynthia D. Cosens

November 15, 2003

Our condolences to the family. I know Tom will be missed.God be with you'all.

Robert, & Cynthia Cosens

Mary Healy and Family

November 15, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 15, 2003

The staff and management of The Collection expresses it's sincerest condolences to the entire Daniel family.

Jeff and Donna Goins

November 15, 2003

I am very sorry for the loss of Tom. He was a friend to me and the industry he worked in. My heart goes out to his family in these difficult times.

jim rasche

November 14, 2003

Dear Shelley and Family, I was privileged to know Tom and to work with him on many projects over ther years. He at all times was a true professional in every sense of the word but more importantly was a very caring individual. The south Florida construction industry will never be the same without his hearty laugh and presence. He will be sorely missed but the memories that we all have of him will support us and delight us in spite of his absence. He touched all of us in a positive manner. May God bless you and may you find strength in fond memories of Tom.

Donald Adams

November 14, 2003

My family and I send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Daniels. Our prayers go out to you as he will be greatly missed. The memories and respect he held in my heart will never be lost. God Bless and may the lord give you strength.

Patrick & Larkin

November 14, 2003

The world has lost someone special.

Gilbert Diaz

November 14, 2003

Shelly and family,



I am very saddened of Tom's death. I will miss my boss very much.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.



Gilbert & Nancy Diaz and family

Daniel Electrical Contractors

William Nabors University Pharmacy

November 14, 2003

All of us here at University Pharmacy want to extend our deepest sympathies and most heartfelt condolences to Shelley, Beck, Tommy, and Trevor. The loss of Mr. Daniels must have come as such a great shock.



Your family has been coming to us for many years now, and we knew Mr. Daniels very well. We'll surely miss him a great deal. We want to extend to you all of our love and hope.



Bill, Rebecca, Miry, and Moses

Nancy Borr

November 14, 2003

Shelley, Beck, Trevor & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

Love,

Nancy, Paul & Jennifer Borr

Aurora Garrido

November 14, 2003

To Shelley, Beck, Trevor & Family

Thinking of you,

Love,

Aurora Garrido & Family

Eva and Lee Popham

November 14, 2003

Shelley, Beck, Trevor, Mrs. Daniel, Family, and Friends:



Tom Daniel was a very special person, who made everyone around him feel special, too. His life was one worth celebrating - and emulating. Thank you for having shared him with all of us. We will all be remembering and telling Tom Daniel stories for many years to come.

Cathy Padin & Juan Loret De Mola

November 14, 2003

Shelly Beck & Trevor, may the lord bless you and hold you close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

He was a great man, and we all loved him.

David Kurtz

November 14, 2003

Shelly,

I am so sorry to hear about Tom. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.

Michelle Diaz

November 14, 2003

I Michelle Diaz , worked for Tom and Shelly Daniel and when I heard this news I was very sadden but being a christian think that the way Shelly expressed herself about God's plan is the only plan there is. I pray know for such a kind and very giving person such as Shelly and there two wonderful sons Beck and Trevor. With our sympathy Diaz Family...

Alfonso and Blanche Cueto

November 14, 2003

Tom's passing is a great loss to all of us who has known him. Our heart goes out to you. We valued his friendship and his generosity. Blanchie and I send you our sincere condolences.

Alfonso A. Cueto

Timm Weber

November 14, 2003

Our deepest sympthay go out to Shelly and the boys, as well as the extended family of Daniel Electrical. We wish you all the best in this time of need.

Edwards Systems Technology

Carter Saxon

November 14, 2003

Tom was one of the very special people in EAGM. It was a true pleasure and privilege to be in his presence. In our conversations he always seemed to be living his life to the fullest. May he rest in peace.

Dorothy R & Roy J. Smith , Jr.

November 13, 2003

Dear Shelly, Thomas & Trevor, We just heard tonight about Tommy. Our love and Prayers are with you all and Ginny, Pat and Bill. We will be at the Church Tomorrow.Lean on our Lord for you strength and comfort. Dottie & Jack

Al & Vivian Perez

November 13, 2003

Shelley, Beck and Trevor. Tom and Shelley have always been our guardian angels. Tom will be missed and our prayers are with you. God Bless. Al and Vivian.

FIDEL E. RODRIGUEZ

November 13, 2003

I DID NOT MEET DANIEL IN PERSON, BUT AS ONE HIS EMPLOYES IN HIS LAST MEMO HE SHOW ME THE GREAT PERSON THAT HE WAS, I REALLY SORRY YOUR LOST. GOD BLESS YOU.

John&Nancy Wasilas

November 13, 2003

Shelly & Family

We extend our heartfelt prayers to you and your family, for Tom to be resting in our lords arms . Please know he will be with you always.

so very much missed.

Maria Pedrera

November 13, 2003

I known Tom for only 7 Months and in the time a grew to like him and respect him because from day one both he and Shelley treated me as if we had always been great friends.



God bless Shelley, Beck and Trevor and I want you to know that Tom will be missed very much.

Diana Saxon Cole

November 13, 2003

Dear Shelly, Trevor, and family

My deepest sympathy and many prayers go out to your family. Tom was a great joy to all that knew him. I will treasure the memories shared with him and his many fond friends of EAGM.Best Regards, Diana

John Travers

November 13, 2003

My prayers are with Shelley and the boys. Your family is surely grieving and hurting. We in the electrical industry "family" are also stunned and hurting. Tom represented what was good and right about our industry. He was a professional who never lost sight of his ethics when competition tended to encourage that. I will miss the infectuous smile that he was always so eager to share. I was proud to know him, honored when he recognized me, and I hope the healing will come quickly for all of us who were fortunate enough to know him.



John Travers

Chief Electrical Inspector

City of Hialeah, Florida.

John Travers

November 13, 2003

My prayers are with Shelley and the boys. Your family is surely grieving and hurting. We in the electrical industry "family" are also stunned and hurting. Tom represented what was good and right about our industry. He was a professional who never lost sight of his ethics when all around him tended to encourage that. I will miss the infectuous smile that he was always so eager to share. I was proud to know him, honored when he recognized me, and I hope the healing will come quickly for all of us who were fortunate enough to know him.



John Travers

Chief Electrical Inspector

City of Hialeah, Florida.

Roxanne Lo Re

November 13, 2003

We are extremely sadden by the sudden passing of Mr. Tom Daniel.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Shelley Daniel and the Daniel family

Al and Vivian Perez

November 13, 2003

Shelley, Beck and Trevor: Tom was a great man and always helping everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Terrance Daniel

November 13, 2003

To all of the family members, I can never know what you all are feeling. I want to send my deepest condolences. I have nothing but gratitude for Tom he will be missed by all that knew him. What a kind man.

Shelley, you are such a great and wonderful person the boys are so lucky to have you there with them they are in good hands. Boys, always be there for your mother and remind her every day of your LOVE for her.

Punete Teresa

November 13, 2003

Shelley, Trevor and Beck



Just know that everyone is praying for you and that your dad would be very proud of his son's and the great men that they are. Shelley my prayers are with you and I know that you are the greatest person I have every met and thank you for everything that you have done for us.

Debra Douglas

November 13, 2003

Dear Shelly, Trevor and Beck

Iam A Sure There Is Nothing I Can say that you don't already know in your Hearts. Tom's kindness and thoughtfulness will be remembered in my Heart and the Hearts of my Children forever

"He is with the Angles"

Luis Gutierrez

November 13, 2003

May God be with you and your family at all times. Rest in peace. I'm an employee of Daniel Electric.

Cindy Tole

November 13, 2003

We will remember Tommy for his great smile and the Love he had for his family. I will miss sending him my rural wildlife photos and hearing from him that "all is well". Love his cousin, Cindy and Mary

Julie Gonzalez

November 13, 2003

It was an honor to have worked for such a wonderful person. My prayers are with his family. Rest In Peace.

Julie G.

Brent Leckie

November 13, 2003

Tom was a great leader and an inspiration to all of us, who will dearly miss him.

Staci Rios

November 13, 2003

To Shelley, Beck, Trevor and family

I just want to extend my condolences to you and I wish I knew the words to say to lift your heavy hearts, Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you always. Love, Staci, Orlando,Mackenzie,Otavio, Florence

Lourdes Manfrediz

November 13, 2003

Dearest Shelly, Beck & "my" Trevor

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

All my love. Lourdes, Johnnie & Tanya

Jim Flanagan

November 13, 2003

My deepest sympathy goes out to Tom's family. I knew him through Executives Association of Greater Miami where he was a friend to all.

dianne shrader payne

November 13, 2003

Shelley and boys:

I was so saddened to receive the call about Tommy's death. What a shock to all of us. Although I didn't know Tommy well, we certainly shared mutual friends and I was aware of the vital part he played in his community/family. Just want you to know that I am thinking of you all...can certainly relate to what you are going through after losing my husband suddenly 2 yrs ago and having two sons to raise. I'm so sorry you all have to go through this, but will be lifting you in prayer, asking for God's comfort.

Hang in there...

Dianne Shrader Payne

Lisa Paige Henning

November 13, 2003

I am truly sorry for your loss.

Clarke & Jayne Smith

November 13, 2003

With our deepest sympathy, we are truly sorry for your loss.

Prayers be with you.

Clarke & Jayne Smith

(Clarke Electrical Contr.)

dwight plyler

November 13, 2003

We were so sorry to hear the news, our prayers are with all of the family. dwight and caroline

Richard Ellington

November 13, 2003

As an Orange Bowl member from other than Miami, he was always there with a smile and a warm greeting for me. He was a GOOD guy who will be missed.

Klaus & Carly Lampmann

November 13, 2003

Dearest Shelley and family,

Our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with you today. We will cherish the memories of all the good times and laughter. Be strong.

Be you.

Jack Higgins

November 13, 2003

We will miss you very much as a friend and leader in our industry.We will pray for you, Shelley and the boy's.



Sincerely,



Jack & Valle

Marilyn and Butch Buchholz

November 13, 2003

Psalm 87:7"...All my springs are in you" Shelly Dear Sister in Christ, let HIS Holy Spirit give you all the comfort,release,love, and steadfastness as you pass through these waters. Much love.

rick chitwood

November 13, 2003

Tom was a good and honest man that will be missed by all that knew him . May he rest in peace in the arms of our father in haven

Chopsey Kean

November 13, 2003

To Shelly, Trevor and the Daniel's family. My deepest heartfelt condolences on the untimely passing of Tommy.

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