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Neil Daniel Obituary
Neil was born Aug. 12, 1933, in Hartford, the son of the late Anielo and Anna (Morin) Daniel. A lifelong resident of Windsor Locks, Neil attended St. Mary School and was a graduate of Windsor Locks High School and later attended Hillyer College. He enjoyed family gatherings, traveling, bowling in his younger years, and playing the game of golf, especially with his brother, Tony. Neil was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the UConn men and women basketball teams. Neil was a good man who loved his country and the town of Windsor Locks, but most of all he loved his family.
In addition to his wife, Bernice, he is also survived by a daughter, Leslie (Daniel) Sheahon and her husband, Michael, of Windsor Locks; a son, Christopher G. Daniel and his wife, Colleen, of Mansfield, Massachusetts; his grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Sheahon, Shawn, Christopher J., and Erin Mary Daniel. Neil is also survived by a brother, Anthony Daniel and his wife, Audrey, of South Windsor; a sister, Ann (Daniel) Barthel and her husband, Richard, of Windsor Locks; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews. Neil was predeceased by three brothers; John, Harry Sr., and Thomas Daniel; and two sisters; Louise (Daniel) Nicely and Viola (Daniel) Steitz.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks.
A funeral procession will gather on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at the funeral home at 9 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 42 Spring St., Windsor Locks. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Neil may be made to St. Mary Church, 42 Spring St., Windsor Locks, CT 06096 ,or to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Memories and Condolences
for Neil Daniel
December 3, 2014
Bernice, and members of Neil.s family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of great sorrow.
With great sorrow,
Theresa Oleary
December 1, 2014
Very sorry for your loss. Karen Maguire Kiley
December 1, 2014
Dear Bunny, just heard of Neal's passing. So very sorry . Can't begin to comprehend your pain but may you find comfort in the memories shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Geri Maher
December 1, 2014
Dear Bernice and family,
We are saddened to hear of Neil's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Mike & Laurie Johnson
Barbara Bigelow
November 30, 2014
Bunnie, I remember so fondly the fun times the six of us shared ~ the Town Hall gang ~ you, Neil, Pat, W.T., Barbara and Bob. So many laughs, so many years ago. But time does not take away the wonderful memories shared just like the good times you had with Neil will always reamin in your mind and heart. Neil was a good man, a respected man and a loving, caring family man. My deepest sympathies go out to you, your children and grandchildren. Barbara
Brian Zaine
November 30, 2014
Mom, Leslie, Chris,
I am so sorry to hear the news. Want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry I couldn't be there.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Your Friend,
June & Stan Piktel
November 30, 2014
We will not be able to attend. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Paul and Lois Lodola
November 29, 2014
Dear Bernice:
We regret that we are unable to attend in person to express our sympathies.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Sincerely,
November 29, 2014
Bunnie, We are sorry we can't be there.
Thinking of all of you.
Love,
Dick and Bette
Paul and Lois Lodola
November 29, 2014
Dear Bernice:
We regret that we are unable to attend in person to express our sympathies.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Ned Kupruck
November 29, 2014
Will always remember Neil on the golf course and as the true gentleman that he was. He was the kind of person good memories are made of. My condolences to the entire family.
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