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DANIEL IACCIO Obituary
DANIEL T. on Aug. 23, 2010. Beloved husband of Thesia (nee Strause). Loving Father of Yon, Leona Fritch (Jesse), Amy Lynn McCaffrey (Kevin), Daniel, Jr and Allison. Devoted pop-pop of Phoenix,, Oliver, Delia, Abbey, Kaspar, Cecily and Bella. Son of Lawrence and Norma Iaccio. Brother of Maria, Donna and Lawrence, Jr. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wed. eve (Tonight) from 6 - 9 P.M. at THE JAMES A. McCAFFERTY FUNERAL HOME, 6709-11 Frankford Ave. (at Unruh Ave.), 215-624-4200. There will be no viewing on Thurs morning. Everyone is invited to go directly to St. Dominic R.C. Church (8504 Frankford Ave) for his 10 A.M. Funeral Mass. Burial will be held in private by his family.
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Memories and Condolences
for DANIEL IACCIO
A
August 23, 2020
Dad, I guess at some point I stopped using this as my journal. I think partly because I knew mom was reading it and didn’t want to upset her. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. That’s crazy to me. How have we not been together for 10 years? Here I am putting my almost 5 and 2 year olds to bed who will only know you from pictures and stories. Sometimes it’s fun to daydream about what it would be like coming home to visit with you there, seeing you play with my kids. It always leaves me so sad too. Every year I re-read everything and smile through the tears as I do. Everyone talks about your sense of humor- which probably doesn’t say much to an outsider but for all of the people that knew you, they knew your sense of humor too. Of course that all also comment on your laugh. I can’t count the number of times growing up, sitting around the dinner table you had all of us laughing. Probably not because you actually said something funny, most likely because you were cracking yourself up. 10 years and it’s still hard dad. 10 years later and I don’t think any of us feel better I think we all just got better at hiding it because that’s what people expect. Let me tell you though, if you were around for this year you’d be losing your mind. I miss you so much dad.
Allison
June 14, 2012
Well dad, it's me again. I know it's been a while but I think it makes people sad when they see me write to you. I bet you're happy to have your dad up there. I'm definitely happy he was buried with your ashes. Your name is supposed to be added to the headstone by fathers day and I really hope it is cause I plan on visiting. I got my first red tomato today! It made me think of you. Most things make me think of you. Two days til the Kenny chesney concert! I saw that was the last time I wrote. I have great seats on the field, you would love them. I wish you were going with me. Then Sunday is fathers day... It's been almost 2 years dad but it's still so hard. I get married in 2 months and it's so hard to imagine you not being there. Your truck is running great. I'm taking as good care of it as I can. You'd be happy to know Ron's been my mechanic. It was important to me to have someone you trust. Anyway, I'll keep this short. I'll see you Sunday and I'll have a beer for you Saturday at the concert. I miss you and love you so much dad. Everyone does. It's crazy how much of a mark you left on everyone.
June 17, 2011
Me again dad. Tomorrow is the Kenny Chesney concert. I am more than excited for it but I can't help but be a little sad too. The two times we went were so much fun, even just the ride to the radio station to pick up the tickets I won were fun.
Worse than that, sunday is father's day. I'll do my best to keep it together cause I dont want mom to see me fall apart. I think I have everyone convinced Im handling things well but I dont think I am. I miss you and I am really scared to go through fathers day without you. Were doing dinner at pops house. I think I'm going to stop at chickies for some mussels as my way of honoring you. I'm scared I'm going to forget you. It hurts to think about memories right now but I force myself to do it because I'm scared Ill forget if I dont. You always hear "live like you were dying," and things along those lines and I feel like I used to do that but since you died, I feel like I'm not safe anymore. I live in fear, Im scared of losing more people. I feel like everyone is slowly leaving. Im so sad dad. I wish you were here. I love you and miss you terribly.
a
April 20, 2011
Hi dad,
sorry its been so long, schools been crazy. definitely having a rough time finishing up here, not getting into grad school kinda made me lose my motivation. ill finish though, don't worry, i want to make you proud. next week i have an interview at G&R, i think you had something to do with that. i'd love to be able to talk to you about it. im trying really hard to keep it together but its hard. i miss you everyday and its so painful. im still waiting for it to get easier. i've been watching this season of deadliest catch for you. i think its really starting to hit me now that schools ending, that when i get home you really wont be there, never again. my music class is really hard. we listen to and watch videos for so much that reminds me of you from patsy cline to elvis. its a popular music class too, who woulda guessed your music was actually cool haha! dad, i love you so much. you'll have the best seat at my graduation, i hope your proud but i cant help but wish you were physically there. until next time, i love you
February 27, 2011
Dear Thesia,
I just recently heard of Dan's passing as well as Sam's. I so wish someone would have contacted me so that I could have attended both their services. They were both wonderful men who left many many happy memories for a lot of people. I hope you and the children are well. It is not an easy road to travel but I'm sure you are surrounded by love and support. You are in my prayers. Debbie & Rick Weischedel
allison
February 7, 2011
hi dad,
its been a while since i last wrote but that doesnt mean i havent been thinking about you. I was having a really rough day so I went to listen to the voicemails I have saved. it always helped cause i got to hear you say i love you but today when i went to listen to them, they were gone. i dont know what happened dad but i really needed to hear your voice today and i couldnt. i donated to the american liver foundation today in your name. some days its so hard to figure out which way is up. i still need you dad, this sucks so bad. how am i supposed to be excited about growing up- i miss you so much dad. it hurts, every day hurts so bad.
I love you and I miss you and look forward to the day I get to see you again.
allison
December 16, 2010
Hi dad,
me again. im having a rough night and i really wish I could talk to you..i just feel really alone right now and like i know im not the first person to lose their dad but i just think its different for me. i try dad, every day, but most days its too hard to keep it together. how am i supposed to be happy? how am i supposed to have fun? ill be home from school this weekend and im really upset about the fact that when i get there, you wont be there. we wont get to go on our shopping trip that i know we both always look forward to. i try to walk around with a smile but if anyone would look at me, im sure they can see right through it. i barely survived this semester. i keep having nightmares where your death and funeral just play on repeat. its like i cant even be at peace when i sleep. this is the worst pain i have ever felt and sometimes im a little mad at you for leaving. i know you would have ended up suffering but it doesnt mean i was ready. christmas is gonna be really hard without you. i still havent accepted that you are gone. i know its probably bad for me but i dont really know how to handle it. finals week was a little rough. you usually tell me you know ill do good and that youre proud. i miss you more than anyone knows. i love you dad and ill be talking to you soon
allison
November 16, 2010
hi dad,
the holidays are getting close and i dont know anyone who is actually looking forward to them this year. i feel really bad, but I am going away for thanksgiving. i just dont think i am ready to face it yet.. im still working on accepting that you are gone.. you are still such a big part of my life. people probably think i am crazy because when i talk about you, i talk as if you are still around. im not ready to use the past tense. you made sure to tell me all the time how proud you were of me, i just hope you know how proud of you i always was too. i find it harder and harder to listen to my voicemails i still have saved from you. its just not enough anymore. i love you dad and look forward to the day i get to see you again..
They say memories are golden.
Well, maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
No one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway,
And heartache make a lane.
I'd walk the path to heaven,
And bring you home again.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
allison
October 21, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!
I love you and miss you more than anyone can imagine. Its a rainy day, hope the fishing is good. I know youre partying it up up there and hope that grandmom isnt giving you too much of a hard time haha. Take care of mom please, she needs you.
"Thinking of the day
When you went away
What a life to take
What a bond to break
I'll be missing you"
Allison
September 19, 2010
Dad,
I miss you so much. I'm still waiting for this to get easier. I'm coming home from school next week and I have to admit I am a little scared. It will be my first visit home without you there. Not that I think its any easier for them, but I am a little jealous of Amy and Leona. You got to give them away at their wedding and you got to meet their kids. I'd kill for that. I know I'm 22 but I'm still a kid. I still needed my dad. The idea of you not being at my graduation and other big milestones kills me. Your birthday is a month away, I wanted to get eagles tickets for us. I wish you got a chance to wear the Kolb jersey I got you, you wanted that so bad for fathers day. I'm happy mom wears it though. Try to help her dad, she's lost without you. Just so you know dad, I am proud of you. You stayed positive and strong for all of us through everything. You did everything you could, everything the doctor said even though you werent always happy about it (like taking your lactulose). You did that for us. I know sometimes I gave you a hard time but I couldnt have asked for a better dad. I love you so much and I will try my best to make you proud.
John and Tisha Jeffries
September 8, 2010
Thesia:
We were heart broken tonight when we learned of Dan's passing. As you know, we met you and Dan in Savannah, GA. as John was getting ready to leave and go to Iraq. We sat in the lobby of our hotel and just talked, shared some snacks and watched football together...you both touched our lives and have become friends. You emailed John and sent thoughts with love while he was away from his family in harms way and that touched us both more than you will ever know. We all four agreed that we would be friends for life, and we are/were! We are sorry that we won't get that reunion at an Eagles vs. Cowboys game, but we will all reunite again one day. God Bless you Thesia and we are here if you EVER need anything, our friend.
We love you,
John and Tisha Jeffries
August 27, 2010
To all the family we want to send our love and prayers for all of you. Wish we were closer so that we could have been there for you. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.
Aunt Dell and Uncle Tony Pagano
Darcy & Rob
August 26, 2010
Dan -AKA- Daddy...I will miss your laugh so much. If you were upset or not in a good mood, only Dan could get you to smile and forget your worries. His words of encourgement, family talks, and his overall ora brighten your day. He is and will always be "ONE OF A KIND". Rest in peace Dan. Robert and I love you always. Thesia and family, you are in our prayers.
Marc Malamut
August 26, 2010
God bless the Iaccio family for their time of lost..Dan was a co-worker.Dan was a great man to work with.Dan would also,make you laugh.Dan will truly be missed.Iaccio family will remain in my thoughts.
jim pogera
August 26, 2010
never knew him but spent many great times with his daughter leona jesse fritch and all his great grandkids in auburn pa what a lovely legeacy he leaves behind hugggs jim pogera schuylkill haven pa
Joe Steelman
August 25, 2010
Dear Iaccio family,
Dan was a great friend and a wonderful coworker. I had the pleasure of knowing Dan, working with him, and the privilege of calling him my friend for almost 9 years. I will never forget the sound of his laughter. He will truly be missed. Your family will remain in our thoughts.
Jennifer Socha
August 25, 2010
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Dan for many years. Such a wonderful man. He will be missed very much. Your family is in my prayers.
Julie Booth
August 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Iaccio family. Dan was my friend and neighbor at work. He will be greatly missed. A few things I remember most about Dan is his love for his family. He loved and cherished everyone of you - Dan also shared his gardening tips and taste tests with his family at ARI.
Dan we all love and miss you ~ God Bless
Eric Keller
August 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Ballachino
August 25, 2010
Dear Iaccio Family,
I was greatly saddened to hear of Dan's passing. We worked together for many years until about a year ago. Dan was a great guy with and awesome sense of humor. He will be deeply missed.
Michael Ballachino and Family
August 25, 2010
Iaccio Family, I was extemely saddened to hear of Dan's passing. Dan and I worked together for many years and had become friends. Dan had a great sense of humor and was fun to talk with. He will truly be missed.
Mike Ballachino and Family
Ron Stewart (ARI)
August 25, 2010
I’ve only had the pleasure of knowing Dan a couple short years as we worked in same department. We were able to go fishing a few times together and we found we had a lot in common and became friends. He always talked of his children and grand children with a big smile on his face. I’ll never forget how thrilled he was last summer when we caught a bushel of crabs, he couldn’t wait to get them home to his family……He was a classic “great guy” and will be deeply missed.
Faithe Jaskel
August 25, 2010
Its been a while since I saw Dan, but I'll always remember how much he helped me when I was younger. He was such a wonderful guy and treated me like one of his own when I was having a ruff time. I learned a lot from you Dan and I will always miss you. I'm sorry I didnt get to thank you sooner. I hope your rockin out in heaven now Dan, miss you.
GOOD TIMES
Steve Goffredo
August 25, 2010
Steve Goffredo
August 25, 2010
My friend Dan, I love you and will miss you very much! Save a date for us one day and we'll get that elusive tuna "up there".
Steve
Dave Brown
August 25, 2010
Dan would give you the shirt off his back if you asked for it. He was an honorable man and a good friend. We've all lost one of the good guys. Farewell Dan, we'll all miss you.
Bill Kehler
August 25, 2010
great guy,always had a good laugh with him at work.I'll miss his humor and that special laugh he had.I'll not ever forget you.
Bill
melissa desau
August 25, 2010
im so sorry. i was a neighbor in north park many years ago
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