Daniel J. Moniz

1946 - 2018

Daniel Dan J. Moniz passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018, in Tallahassee, FL following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 22, 1946, in Fall River, MA. Dan was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and kind and compassionate spirit. Dan is survived by his wife of 40 years Sally Heath Moniz; children Danielle of Tallahassee and Scot (Audra) of Indiana; grandchildren Sam and Emma and great grandchild Ryder all of Indiana; sister Tracey Kenney (Jerry) of TX; brothers Michael Moniz (Susan) of NH and David Moniz (Renay) of MA; brother-in-law Richard Heath (Paula) of NC and many nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Cabral Moniz and Daniel V. Moniz. Dans early career as a musician began in the Swansea, MA, public schools. In high school he performed regularly with the Fall River Symphony and the Aoreana Band of Fall River. Dan pursued his musical ambitions while attending Indiana University, studying with the renown former New York Philharmonic Principal tubist, William Bill Bell. Upon return to Massachusetts he began playing string bass with local groups as well as performing as a substitute tubist with the Rhode Island Philarmonic. Dans career transitioned to public service bringing him to Alabama, Georgia and finally, Florida. This included positions as a County Administrator in Colquitt, Meriwether and Seminole counties in Georgia and in Human Resources with the state of Florida. He retired from the Department of Financial Services in 2011. Dan was an avid photo hobbyist, as well as a devoted community volunteer. He was an active participant in the Tallahassee Amateur Radio Society. His interest and activity earned him the New Ham of The Year and the Tars and Feathers awards. Additionally, Dan served as the club president for several years, as well as the volunteer coordinator for HAM operators throughout the Gulf coast in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, which included the evacuation of Tulane Hospital in New Orleans. A memorial service will be held at Advent Episcopal Church in Tallahassee at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2018. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dans honor to the Alzheimer's Project, 301 E Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL; Big Ben Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL; or Advent Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, FL.