MANNIX DANIEL P., V, ESQ. Feb. 23, 2022, Of Chester Springs, after a valiant battle with PSP and PPA, both debilitating neurological conditions, two days before his 75th birthday. Member, and former Stable Sergeant, First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry. In 1975, with National Geographic Society support, organized a re-creation completely on horseback or boat of the Troop's ride accompanying George Washington to Cambridge, MA, in 1775. Active member of St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley, former member West Pikeland Planning Commission. Active beagler and foxhunter with the Treweryn and Ardrossan packs and The Pickering Hunt and with packs here and in Europe. He enjoyed spending vacation time at his home in the Cotswolds and attending the theater. One of the region's first attorneys to develop and encourage using conservation easements to preserve open space. Founded The Association of Conservation Trusts (ACT) and placed hundreds of acres, primarily in Chester County and the Poconos, under protective easements. Son of author/film maker Daniel P. Mannix, IV, and Jule Junker Mannix. While his parents travelled the world making films and writing, Dan and his sister lived in Paris and Capri or on the family farm in Malvern with dozens of domestic and exotic animals from alligators, cheetahs and eagles to skunks and vultures. He learned magic/sword-swallowing/fire-eating from his father and traveled with the Clyde Beatty Cole Brothers Circus. Performed at the Magic Castle and auditioned for Ed Sullivan. He attended several main line schools before graduating from Great Valley High School, Penn State and the Evening Division of Widener University Law School, while a Philadelphia public school teacher. He practiced business and estate law in West Chester, as a name partner at Butler, Griffen and Mannix. Survived by wife Sandy, daughter Alexandra (Michael Hasling), and sister Julie von Zerneck (Frank), nephews, nieces, grand/great-grand nieces/nephews and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. James School (W. Clearfield Street, Philadelphia), The Clinic (Phoenixville), The Brandywine Conservancy (Chadds Ford, PA), or a charity close to your heart. Memorial service, St. Peter's in the Great Valley, Malvern, Saturday, March 12, 2:00 P.M. Private interment. Masks optional for vaccinated. Rapid testing available for unvaccinated. Service to be livestreamed. www.maugergivnish.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Mar. 10, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for DANIEL MANNIX

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David Pieri

March 5, 2025

Dan was a great Track buddy at Great Valley HS in the mid 1960s. Funny and kind, and full of stories, especially about his pet ocelot! Very sad to learn of his passing. Sincere condolences to his family. David Pieri PhD, La Crescenta, CA

Thom Nickels

October 26, 2022

Fond memories of running cross country with you, both at Great Valley High and on your father's farm, and the time you introduced me to your father and showed me your snakes. Rest in Peace and Memory Eternal.

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Lipshutz

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jo hurley

March 15, 2022

Thank you for being such a wonderful man and role model, memories of you and your family are always in my heart.
You taught me so much during the time I spent with you, Alexandra and Sandy.
Love forever, Jo xx

Kristi Moore

March 13, 2022

I worked for Mr. Mannix for 14 very memorable years, and consider myself blessed for having known him and for the support he gave me as I moved on to another career. I remember his daughter being born while I was away from work for a few days getting married in June of 1990, as well as hearing all of his enjoyable stories of his farm and family life. And the sheep! God Bless Mr. Mannix and his family.

Karen and John Perlis

March 13, 2022

Hi Sandy,
Lovely service. Nice to hear the family’s recollections of Dan. Compliments on your church’s live stream. Very well done.

Gabrielle Vitollo

March 13, 2022

Mr. Mannix was so warm, kind, and had a wonderful sense of humor. I always looked forward to chatting with him and to hearing stories of his adventurous life with the animals. I will miss him.

Glenda Dodd

March 13, 2022

Dan was the kindest and warmest man. I was absolutely blessed and privileged to have had him in my life and to have loved him as my American Dad. He had a huge impact on me and my memories of him will always be very precious. Glenda x

Matt Hasling & Anna Brill

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Sandra Momyer

March 11, 2022

We first met Dan's Dad and then Dan and enjoyed the company of both for many years. My late husband Bob was involved with magic and the circus, so the three of them had fun doing fire-eating and all sorts of sleight of hand tricks. Bob never tried sword-swallowing but enjoyed the spectacle of the two Dans doing it. What fun and great memories. In addition, Dan V was a wonderful and kind person who achieved much in his life. Best of all is wife Sandy and daughter Alexandra and my deepest sympathies go out to them.

Will Jordan

March 10, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sian Myshko

March 9, 2022

I will never forget the kindness that Dan extended to me when I arrived at St. Peter’s church. And I will always remember his magic tricks and generous hospitality. I am honored to have known him. He will be greatly missed by all. My heart goes out to Sandy, Alexandra and family.

Holly Dangerfield

March 7, 2022

I was secretary to Mr. Mannix for seven years at Butler, Griffin and Mannix law firm. He was such a delightful person to work for. He treated me very well. He was calm, patient and kind. I thoroughly enjoyed working for him. He will be missed.

Lovely memories with Caroline, Heather, Rachel and the children <br />Sept 2016

Rachel Burnett

March 5, 2022

Thank you Dan for being my stand-in Dad for a year (and beyond). For all the fun and jokes and for all the time you gave both Caroline and I. We will miss you so much. All love to you forever. Rachel xxx

Betty Whitaker

March 1, 2022

Thank you for your physical/intellectual contributions to our township over the years....wonderful memories.

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