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Daniel Coccia Obituary
DANIEL P., on June 16, 2007 of Washington Twp. Age 64. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Grassi). Devoted father of Joseph (Denise), Rita Trombetta (Anthony), Daniel, Mary Ann Pagano (Michael) and Donna Marie Stermel (William). Loving grandfather of Nicolette, Anthony and Tiffany Trombetta, Taylor and Taryn Coccia. Step-grandfather of Alexandria and Samantha Stermel. Son of Marie and the late Joseph Coccia. Dear brother of Marie Scherer (Joseph), Nancy Palumbo (Ronald), Thomas Coccia (Dorothy) and the late Gilda Cloeren. Brother-in-law of Paul Cloeren and Anthony Grassi (Anne); nieces and nephews. Dan was a retired Philadelphia Police Officer. He was a Mummer for 44 years spending much of his time with the Fralinger String Band. Viewing Tuesday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. and Wednesday 8:15 to 9:15 A.M. at THE EGIZI FUNERAL HOME, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Township, NJ. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., at Holy Family Ch. Sewell NJ. Ent. New St. Mary's Cem., Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations to Samaritan Hospice 5 Eves Drive Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Condolences
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Coccia
Betty Scimeca
June 13, 2025
Mary, just some information if you weren´t aware.
Wanted to let you know, the whole Embers band is now up
there, all playing together once again. Rocky went February of 2021 and Tony joined them a couple of yrs ago. I sure hope they are having fun jamming away.
Mary, I think of you often, and hope things are going well for you and your family.
Betty
Mary Ann Pagano
July 23, 2020
Daddy I miss you everyday. You took a big piece of my heart the day you left. I miss how much love, laughter and best food ever!! I need you here ! I need you to say I love you Beans! I will love you 4 ever
Samantha Stermel
July 10, 2007
Daniel Coccia was my grandpop. He was a wonderful man who suffered for a long time but he was really strong. He has to be one of the strongest people i knew. He was loved by many people. He was and amazing CHEFF. It's been around 3 weeks that he has been dead but it feels like yesterday that he was sittting on the couch and we were talking about baseball or softball. I really miss him alot and i wish that he would come back. Even though i only knew him for 11 years feels like i knew him my intire life. He use to have a name for everybody i was never called by my right name it was always Samwell or sammie the snake. HAHA. i just wish that he was still here physicaly but i know that he is not suffering and he is in a better place then were he was. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU POPPY!!
Alexis(as he would call me) Stermel
July 9, 2007
Daniel Coccia was my grandfather through marriage(Donna and Billy). From the day i met him i knew we were gonna have a special relationship, and indeed we did. A few days before God took him, i went to visit him. My step mom told me that he was in his bed for a few days straight, but when my sister and i came he went into the lliving room to keep us company. He didnt look good and slept the whole time but i know he was happy becuase we were all with him. He ment so much to us all and we are all soo sad that he left us. Pop, i love u soo much and i hoped you liked ur send off. you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace
Betty Scimeca
July 8, 2007
Mary & Family:
No words are really enough at times like this to take away your sorrow.
We all will miss Danny even though there was a long gap in between seeing each other, you all were never far from our thoughts. Roc always talked about the band and the good times.
I know Dan is looking over you all and will be with you forever.
God's blessings to you all.
Love,
Rocky & Betty
Donna Marie Stermel
June 26, 2007
Daddy,it's me Donna Marie.I can't begin to tell you how much you are missed!!I just keep thinking you are in the hospital and will be coming home soon,but you won't and it kills me inside.You were the most increidable father. You always put us first and worked your hardest to keep your little chickens feed.You 've touched sooo many people and your nick names for us will always live on.My heart hurts so bad inside. There is a DEEP whole in my heart and it can't be fixed.Please know how much I LOVE YOU. I know I've been talking your ear off, and your probably still getting ajusted up there, but I need to feel close to you.I was talking to you the other day and when I finished a WHITE butterfly flew by and I knew you were listening. Your in peace now and I must come to realize you are not coming back in the physical body, but your spirit will live on. I LOVE YOU with all my broken heart. Love, Buffy
Yolanda Anderson
June 21, 2007
To His Wonderful Wife & Family, I* extend my Deepest Condolences. I have seen you many times at many Healing Masses & Services and you tried very hard to Fight the Good Fight! Much Faith & Trust was always shining through but His Mansion in Heaven was ready & waiting his arival. I admire you Mary & all your Family members for showing such love,devotion, faith and hope.
We were neighbors on Porter St.& I remember New Year's Eve, Dan parading down the Street with his new club. My mom & all the Pennachietti's send their sympathies.
I am so sorry I wasn't there for the services. I was taking care of my mom in Phila.
My prayers are with you all. Just Know that he is with you now in spirit. You will definetly feel his presence!
I will miss all his wonderful e-mails. If there is anything I could do, please call me! 582-4702
Nicolette Trombetta
June 21, 2007
Daniel Coccia was my grandpop, that I loved with all my heart. He's been through so much in his life with being sick with cancer and all and was so strong that I dont think anyone could have been so strong as he had been. I was the first grandchild to him and I've been the closest to him and I've known him the longest out of all the grandchildren so its hard for me with him passing away because we had such goods memories together that I will miss them now.Lifes hard sometimes but everything happens for a reason and pop died because he faught for such long time he just got tired of being in pain and suffering and he just gave up, and lifes not good if you are suffering because thats no life, and now hes not in pain anymore. He's in heaven with his dad and his sister and others he knew and I think hes somewhat happy there not suffering anymore and being with his other family that past away before. But, I know that he will always watch over us and he will always miss us and we will always miss him, but we will get to see him again. Rest in peace pop, I love you so much and I will miss you like crazy, Love,Nigole as he would call me!!!.
Gina Stone
June 20, 2007
Joe, Denise and Family
No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, whom we loved, echo still within our thoughts, our words, our hearts.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Coccia family.
Gina Stone & Eileen Daily
Donato Montanaro
June 20, 2007
Hello all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Today is my wedding anniversary.43 years ago, Danny and his band played at our wedding.Thank heavens for Email, as I have been able to stay in touch. I saw that Danny kept his humor till the end.
I am sorry I couldn't come up from Virginia.I had a hip replacement last week and can't travel yet. Our best to all, especially my "great" aunt Mary.
Don and Peg Montanaro( George's son.
Anthony Marchese
June 19, 2007
To the Coccia family:
Our deepest condolences to all of you.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anthony and Amy Marchese
Italian American String Band
Andrea Farrell
June 19, 2007
Mrs. Coccia and Family,
May God comfort you during this very difficult time in your lives.
Mr. Coccia or Pop as Alex and Samantha referred to him was a wonderful man. I didn't know him as well as many of the others who have written did, but I can say from my own limited experience and from the stories I've heard from the girls, he was a very loving and caring man. He has touched so many people in so many wonderful ways, that is something your family should be very proud of.
May he rest in peace and each of you find comfort in knowing he is in a better place, resting peacefully.
Sincerely,
Joe Palena
June 19, 2007
I'm glad to have known and marched with the King Of Mums!I knew Big Danny from his days in Avalon but never had the priveledge of marching with him until Italian American! I didn't realize until today that I was next to him in the finale of what was his last parade.I remember this because I was a rushing my part in the music a little and he told me about it a few times. I'm gonna miss the inside info around MUM time when we would go right to him after rehearsal like little kids and ask him what he had thought. He'd say at first he didn't like it and laugh, and then because he couldn't say to much he give you the old "It could go either way,it's a toss up between the two " with a smirk voicing his real opinion.
It was a pleasure and an honor.
MaryBeth Wozniak
June 19, 2007
Dear Coccia Family,
I am very sorry about to hear of your loss. I know at this time there are no words to ease your pain and heartache. The only thing I can say is that I truly understand how you feel and will be thinking and praying for you always.
Love,
MaryBeth Wozniak & Steven Ciasullo
Natalie Gitzes
June 19, 2007
Dear Aunt Mary and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have our deepest sympathies.
Love,
Natalie, Lee, and baby Joseph
Natalie Gitzes
June 19, 2007
Dear Aunt Mary and Family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathies. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.If you need anything please let us know.
Love Always,
Natalie, Lee, and Baby Joseph
Bud Hess
June 19, 2007
To the Coccia family: My deepest condolences to all of you. Dan has touched the lives of many, the world is a better place because of him. I'm honored to have known him.
GINA NEGRO (ALICE)
June 19, 2007
DEAR COCCIA FAMILY,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WHAT A LOVING FAMILY YOU HAVE. I HAVE SUCH GREAT MEMORIES OF ALL OF US AT PACKER PARK SWIM CLUB. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND MY HE KEEP YOU STRONG.
LOVE,GINA
Arleen & Mike Liberi
June 19, 2007
Dear Rita & Anthony...... we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Your neighbors Arleen & Mike
Nicole and Joe Palena
June 19, 2007
We want to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Coccia Family. Your family feels like an extension of our own family. We sometimes forget that all 5 kids and their spouses are not actually related to us. Mr. C was a great man, a loving husband and father, and a heck of a sax player. We always looked forward to his music critique and predictions during mum season. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!
michelle c
June 19, 2007
Mrs C and Family ~
It was such a great honor to know such an amazing man. He was like a second father to me. Be strong and know that he will be there for you in every step of the way. (another angel to look upon us) He will never be forgotten. You have the love and support of many.
June 19, 2007
Dear Aunt Mary and Family,
We are so sorry and so sad for the lose of Uncle Danny. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you for months now and they will continue to help you all get through this very difficult time. Continue his memory with happy thoughts and cherish all the past memories you have built as a family and that will help you through. The days ahead will be difficult but with your strong faith and love for one another you will help each other through.
Of course we have many great memories ourselves about Uncle Danny but one of the most touching ones that will stick in our hearts forever was when little Dante was born and he came right to the hospital to be there for us, especially knowing Tom couldn't be there since he was stuck in Italy. From that day on he always had a special place in his heart for little Dante. We will surely miss him and his special prayers, medals and holy water but he is now in a much greater place where the prayers will be stronger and more powerful and he will always be a special angel for all of us down here. He isn't suffering, he is at peace now.
Stay strong and just keep him close to your hearts!!!
Love always,
Dante, Marla, and little Dante
Ron John, Nicole & baby Luciano Palumbo
June 18, 2007
Our deepest sympathy is with all of you. Uncle Danny will be missed greatly, especially by his RonBoz. We know what it is to loose the heart & soul of the family. Keep his memory alive by mentioning him each and every day. You may laugh and cry at the same time when you think of all the good times you've had together. Stay strong because the hurt will get worse and consume you before it will get better. Pray to him and he will help you through this devastating time.
*We all have a new guardian angel to watch over us. Keep an eye on us Uncle Dan!!! We Love You!
Joseph Scherer
June 18, 2007
To my Uncle Stugots!!!!
I'm gona miss those dinners we had on Thursdays at Grandmoms.I remenber the call "you going today?" "Yes!"
"OK, you bring the bread and I'll bring the susage from Dominic's!!!
I love you and will miss you dearly - but, I know your in good hands up there.
In your own way - stay in touch!
Nephew Joey Scherer
Denise Ciliberti-Sosalski
June 18, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May you be comforted by the many happy memories you share and the great love you have as a family. I know you have eachother but there are so many people like me who will always be there for you....Rita, my friend for life whatever you need whenever you need it... I'm here
Frank Sorrentino
June 18, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dan was always a great friend, I will truly miss and cherish my memories of him.
Anthony Verna
June 18, 2007
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Lisa Kozarski (Alice)
June 18, 2007
May god help you through this difficult time. You are a strong and loving family and will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
All my Love.
Lisa Kozarski
Barbara Geverd
June 18, 2007
My prayers and deepest sympathy are with all the Coccia family. They are a special family who was guided by a special man. May he rest in peace and no longer be in pain. I am so sorry for the family's loss.
Barbara Geverd
Love Gina & MIke Petrick P.A.S.B.
June 18, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bill McCay
June 17, 2007
Danny and Family-
You have my continued compassion and prayers as you cope with your loss - find peace in the multitude of great of "mummeries" that he leaves behind.
Sincerely-
Bill McCay
Joe and Carol Hinkle
June 17, 2007
To the Coccia Family,
You are in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. May God so ever be your strength.
May you experience His presence of
comfort and peace.
With all our love, friendship, and prayers.
The Hinkle Family (Paul Cloeren Jr.'s In-laws)
anthony (butchie) guida jr
June 17, 2007
to the coccia family
with deepest sympathy on your loss
we know what it is like to lose someone so special
Heather Palumbo
June 17, 2007
Uncle Dan, we’re going to miss you deeply. Feather Dusta!
Taylor Coccia
June 17, 2007
Dan Coccia was my Pop-Pop. He will be missed. His passing is sad for all of us but it just brings out old memories. He played a saxaphone like crazy ! The stringband always put him at the end of the line so he would be the closest to the judges microphone and you could hear him the best,(because he was the best).
Now I will tell you about how he cooked. OH BOY! When you walked in on Christmas Eve it smelled like a 5 star restaurant! He had pasta , meatballs,sausage, ravioli , and any other Italian food you could imagine!
Every day was New Years Day at Pop-Pop's house . He had all the Mummer's Parades taped from the early 1900's all the way to the 2007 year.
He was a very devoted Pop-Pop. He tried to come to all of his grandkids' soccer games,T- ball games, talent shows , dance recitals, and other family events. He has lots of family and friends that loves him. Keep the memories going and please sign the guestbook to share your memories or express condolences .
He will be missed but he is not suffering anymore and for our own selfish reasons we want him back - but he has tons of family to keep him company up in heaven. We love him very much!!
Taylor Coccia, Age 10
Tom Dunphy
June 17, 2007
With deepest sympathy on your loss, we know what it is like to lose someone so special and share in your grief.
The Dunphy Family
Pat Kelly Griffiths
June 17, 2007
Coccia Family . I give my condolences.You are such a Beautiful family . Mr Coccia is with God now .May he rest . But you keep all the Memories. Mr Coccia will be a Guardian angel to all of you . God will tell us when to come in to the world & God will tell us when it's time to come home . God Bless you all . You had a great man in your life . Keep all the Beautiful Memories. I know this is a very Difficult time for all of you .My heart goes out to all of you . God Bless . Mr Coccia Rest in peace.
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