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Daniel Farnish Obituary

FARNISH March 31, 2002, DANIEL, of Merion Station, PA, husband of devoted wife Susan (nee Pillet), son of the late John and Lillian Farnish, and late sister Patricia-Ann, survived by brother John and sisters Lillian and Eileen (and late Fred) plus many nieces and nephews, in-laws Art and Ruth Pillet, sister-in-law Sherri Pillet and his beloved niece Emily. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. They will be warmly appreciated. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Apr. 2, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Farnish

Sponsored by Dans' Brother and Sisters.

34 Entries

Scott K

June 20, 2014

(Try # 2)
I passed by your old place today off of Cityline Avenue and it brought up some old memories. I'm glad we finally got together a month or two before you passed.
Wish you would've told me what was going on.

July 28, 2013

Thought of you today.

April 1, 2012

10 years later... I Made It through Fred,s But not yours this year! What is Up with that!

April 1, 2012

10 Years later, You win this year I made it through Fred.s But not YOURS.. Miss You both so much

eileen

March 31, 2006

Well Dan,

It is 4 years to the day and I miss you very much. You are in my heart and soul.

Until Brother and Sister are together again I will pray for you.

Eileen

June 2, 2005

Well Dan

Its your Birthday and I am thinking of you as always and missing you. And...... I have not gotten lost!

Eileen

March 31, 2005

Miss you and hope you are Fishing and helping Fred walk Dasher.

Lillian Frost

March 31, 2005

It is a beautiful spring day here in Michigan and

I am remembering Dan. It is now three years since Dan

left us and I have not seen a rainbow since then. Dan

if you can hear me please send me a rainbow to know

you are around. I have been back to Philly and miss you

not being there. I often wonder if you have met up with

my son Rick. Most likley you have because he loved fishing

too. Boy what a fishing group you must have there. Catch

big ones and have fun. Say YO! to everyone and I love you.

Lillian

Sal Richichi

April 5, 2004

Hey Sundance,

Remember our times on Captain Zemos Rock?I know you do.We were wild,and we laughed alot.You were always there for me.You let me lean on you when I needed to,and you was always there to pick me up when I fell.A man couldn't have asked for a better friend.I am truly blessed to have had you as my friend.I will always miss you,

and I will always love you.I'll see you when I see you.

Butch

Eileen

April 2, 2004

Dan:

It has been 2 years and I miss you and Fred as if it was yesterday! I was so lucky to have you both and still lucky to have you both always in my heart.

Eileen

June 4, 2003

Dan:

Remembering you on your birthday! Thanks for helping to answer my prayers.

Sherri Pillet

April 6, 2003

Dan,

For all that you brought to our lives, we will always be grateful. We speak of you often, and carry you in our hearts.

Thank you for all you gave to us. You contine to make a difference in our lives every day, and it will always be that way...

We miss you,Dan.

Love,

Sherri and Emily

As the sign says "Past Times"

Eileen Talbot

March 29, 2003

Dan:

I can not believe it is a year all ready since you left us. I miss you very much. You would be so happy to know that Susan and I have become very close. We Talk about you, cry about you and now we are even starting to laugh together about all the wonderful memories you gifted us with. Susan is and always will be family because we share you. We are helping each other as much as we can. You would be so proud of the way she comes to my aid when I am down. Sometimes I think she would actually give someone a black eye if the upset me.
Thank you for bringing her home to me.

I often wonder if when you arrived home.....If when Dad met you...Did he say: "See I was right wasn't I, I told you both to stop fighting because you would need each other some day" He was so right wasn't he Dan we did need each other and you are the best brother God was so kind to give me.

Past times are a treasure I have found.

All my love to you and Fred,

Your Sister

Eileen
(Dan 3-31-02 Fred 3-30-00)

LISAS SCOTT (FROST)

May 9, 2002

Dear Susan,

I thank God evertime I would think of you and Uncle Dan together and happy. I thank him for giving you to my uncle. Did he tell you that I named Danielle after him.

I will tell you what he said, and after all these years, 15 at that, I still remember what he told me.

"If it's a boy, don't name it Daniel. I don't like that name!"

I think he was just kidding!

With all my love and graditude to you Aunt Suzan. He will be with you always.

His eldest Neice, Lisa

Diane Carroll

April 15, 2002

To The Family and Friends of Danny,

Because I beleive poems are written by thoses in emotional anguish they often express thoughts for us at times like this. the following poem is written by Lenord Cohen about what we do for our loves:

For your sake I said I will praise the moon

tell the color of the river,

find new words for the agony of gull.

The branches of shore trees,

like trembling charts of rivers,

call the moonfor an ally

to claim their sharp journeys out of the dark sky,

but nothing in the sky responds,

The branches only give a sound

to miles of wind,

With your body speaking

you have spoken for everything,

rob me of my strangerhood ,

and because you are so dear to me

you have made me one w

with the root and gull and stone

.

Joan Garvin

April 9, 2002

Daniel Boone,

My favorite red head has gone fishing

Danny Boy, your humor and smile I will be missing. Irish Angels gather round, Love and laughter will abound.

Love You, Joan

Florence Donatelli

April 7, 2002

To my dear friend Eileen and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time in your lives. Know that Danny is at Peace and will be remenbereed always as a loving husband and wonderful brother to my dear friend Eileen. For Susan, may your love and memories be your strength.Take care of yourself.

Love,

Florence

Tom Harding

April 7, 2002

The dictionary describes a friend as:

1. a person whom one knows, likes and trusts

2. a person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; comrade

3. one who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group

4. an acquaintance

The dictionary, however, makes one primary omission. It doesn't speak of the years that a friendship endures, the laughter that fills the air when friends are together, the support, understanding, and comfort that a friend can offer, or the anguish that you cannot escape when a friend is dying. The dictionary, I'm afraid, cannot begin to define the word.

So then what is this thing called friendship? Is there a magic wand that silently sends you and that special person on a journey into what can be a lifelong relationship? Is it a mutual admiration, common interests, or just an enduring tie that bonds you together and gives you one of life's greatest joys. Friendship is a precious jewel that should be celebrated and never taken for granted.

I never got a chance to say goodbye my friend, so let this be my final farewell. Goodbye Dan, I loved you like a brother for many years, and that emotion shall remain in my heart forever.

My Big Brother

Eileen Talbot

April 6, 2002

Dan:

You once gave me a gift that said:

"I Smile Because You are My Sister,
I Laugh Becasue
There's Nothing
You Can Do About It"
Your Humor will continue in my heart Thank you so much

Eileen

Eileen Lazur

April 6, 2002

Susan,

words can't express how sorry I am for your loss of Danny. May your memories, and the love he gladly gave to you make you strong to continue on. I'm convinced your souls WILL meet again.

Love,

Eileen Doyle Lazur

John (J.P.) Farnish

April 5, 2002

Dan,

I know we have only meet a few times but my prayers are still with you and I know we have one thing in common... We are both Philly fanatics even though I live in Texas. I sill remember the guitar you gave me the last time I saw you.. Sorry but I never made it as a musician.. Susan, I know we have never met but my prayers are with you and the entire family

Love,

J.P.

Jacqueline Frost

April 5, 2002

Susan,

May God's love be with you...

Thank you for being such a great companion and friend to Uncle Dan.

And many thanks to your family for their open arms and love they've extended to him all these years.

God Bless and keep the strength of his love close to your heart.

Love Jacqueline (Daniel's Niece)

Jacqueline Frost

April 5, 2002

All my love and prayers go out to you Uncle Dan.

May you be happy with your loved ones who've awaited your arrival.

And since you like to fish say hello to Rich when you run into him at the rivers side!

Again all my Love and Prayers to you

Your Loving Niece Jacqueline

Eileen Doyle Lazur

April 5, 2002

My memories of Danny are of him protecting his little sister after she and I had a fistfight as children. As we got older I always had a little crush on him. He was a wonderful brother to my best friend and for that I will always remember and love him. Rest in peace Danny.

Eileen Doyle Lazur

John Farnish

April 4, 2002

For my Bro
A distant bright light shines with such power,high in the sky and down onto the sea. The moonlit night reflecting on the water, with rolling waves, gleaming and free.

The wet warm sand with a little boy's footprints,of happy hours, or so it seems. And a little red flag on top of a mountain, a sand castle of the little boy's dreams.

The seagulls glide over a mist on blue waters,with the sun rising and shining on thier wings.The calm sea rages with laughter, from the crowded beach the sunrise brings.

In the evening, clouds appear in the distance, acroos the horizon, the winds blow the sea. The waves raise high and move swiftly in anger,crashing in madness, increasing in speed.

Then, the sun sets with a soft reddish glow, and calms down the sea for the flutter of wings. And there the flag lays on a pile of sand, once a sand castle, of this man's dreams.

I Love You Bro and I will surly miss you!!!!

John

Lillian Madden

April 4, 2002

Dear Susan and Family,

Thank you for all of your love and support you gave to Dan.He was

at his best when you were with him. Many happy and peaceful

memories and live your to the fullest for Dan. He would not want

it any other way. God bless and keep you in his care.

Love,

Lillian

Lillian Madden

April 4, 2002

I will celebrate my brothers life by remembering what a special little boy he was, that curley red hair and dimpled smile. Dans' love for rocks and stones, frogs and mostley turtles. I can see him in his Daniel Boon racoon skin hat with the furry tail. Dan encountered many harsh situations and over came them. Dan was a strong man more so than others will ever know. I knew Dan as an easygoing man with a wonderful sence of humor, his joy for life was often driven by his love for Susan his wife. I take pride in and am thankful he is my brother. His sister bids him eternal love and peace in the arms of his Mother, Father and sister Pat. I hope the fish are biger than ever and you have fun catching them all.

No mush mush,

Lillian

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Anonymous

April 3, 2002

The song "Oh Danny Boy" will play in my heart. Rest in peace.

LYNDA TALBOT

April 3, 2002

Susan-

I am so sorry for your loss. Your love will last forever. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that Dan died as he lived - quietly, privately and on his own terms. He was a kind, gentle soul and I am sure he is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Eileen.

Sherri Pillet

April 3, 2002

Dan,

i know you are somewhere wonderful, with no pain and no fear. Please know how much you were loved, how much you are missed, and how we will always carry you with us in our hearts.

Love,

Sherri and Emily

Eileen Talbot

April 3, 2002

To Susan and Her Family:

Thank you for all the love and support you gave to my Brother Dan.

And Susan, I will never ever forget Bob...remember Bob... Sometime tell me all about Bob.

I am hear when ever you need me.

Love

Eileen

Eileen Talbot

April 3, 2002

To My Big Brother Dan:

Thank you for all the smiles, winks and memories. You and Fred better leave me alone no practical jokes....Fred and I were so proud of you. What do I do with all these minnows???

Love your Baby Sister

Eileen

Friends and Family of John Farnish at Copy Craft Printers Austin

April 3, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers to Daniel's family

John Farnish

April 3, 2002

Susan,

Thank You for being the best

part of Dan's life. God Bless and

protect you. To my Bro, wait for me,

we have a Fishing trip to make.

All my love, John

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