Judge DANIEL JAMES DINAN obituary, Arlington, VA

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Judge DANIEL JAMES DINAN

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Kevin Dinan

March 21, 2019

Dad - Happy 90th birthday. I miss you. Love Kevin.

Casey Dinan

January 27, 2016

I will always remeber you as my grandfather at my soccer games in your cowboy hat. I will miss you more than you will ever know.
I could not be prouder to be your grandson. Love, Casey

January 11, 2016

RIP Judge Dan
Knowing you was an honor,privilege & a pleasure-heaven has indeed acquired another wonderful angel-
Prayers for the Dinan family
God Bless

January 7, 2016

JUDGE DINAN WAS A SPECIAL FRIEND OF MINE. HE WAS ALWAYS AVAILABLE WHEN HELP WAS NEEDED. HE WAS AN OUTSTANDING JUDGE AND TRIAL ATTORNEY DURING HIS CAREER WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
AND THE U.S. TAX COURT.

HE WAS VERY PROUD OF HIS FAMILY. AND ESPECIALLY WHEN HIS TWO SONS ENTERED THE LEGAL PROFESSION. HIS MANY FRIENDS WILL TRULY MISS HIM, AS I WILL.

GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.

JUDGE MARVIN PETERSON.

Linda and John Kelleher

January 6, 2016

We are very sorry for your loss. While we didn't know Judge Dinan, we always learned life lessons when son Jim would share stories of his father. May his memory and life lessons live on with you and your family. John and Linda Kelleher (Arlington, VA)

Susie Mullaney Sutherland

January 5, 2016

Judge Dinan was an amazing man. I was sad to hear of his passing. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to the Dinan family. Many of us loved working with Judge Dinan at the tax court. He was funny, smart and told the best stories. When moving on to my next career path he was so encouraging and thoughtful. I always enjoyed visiting with Judge Dinan when back in DC. He truly made a difference in many lives.

Carolyn Chiechi

January 5, 2016

Dan was a wonderful and kind person and a great Judge. I am proud to have been able to have him as a colleague at the United States Tax Court. I extend my deepest sympathies to Pat and her entire family.

Barbara Williams

January 5, 2016

Had the pleasure of knowing Judge Dinan during my years at the U.S. Tax Court. He was a very nice, and funny, man. May God bless the Dinan Family during this time of sorrow.

Judge Francis J. Cantrel

January 5, 2016

My prayers and thoughts are with you Pat and family. Dan was a wonderful colleague and friend. He will be missed.

Judge Howard A. Dawson, Jr

January 5, 2016

We extend our heartfelt sympathy in Dan Dinan's death. He was a wonderful person and a great judge and public servant.

Judge & Mrs. Howard A. Dawson, Jr.

Rob McCallum

January 4, 2016

I had the honor of being Judge Dinan's first law clerk on the U.S. Tax Court in 1980. He also was instrumental in helping me get a position as a trial attorney at the U.S. DOJ. He was a great mentor and friend. I will always be grateful to him.

Although I will not be able to make the Memorial Mass, I had the opportunity to visit with Judge Dinan, Pat and Jimmie on a visit from Seattle to D.C. a couple years ago - along with Pat Moran who also clerked for Judge Dinan.

He was a great man and will be missed.

Rob McCallum

January 4, 2016

I had the honor of being Judge Dinan's first law clerk on the U.S.Tax Court in 1980. He was a great mentor and friend.

In addition to giving me the opportunity to clerk for him, he also was instrumental in helping me get a job with the Criminal Tax Section of the U.S. Department of Justice.

I will always be indebted to him for his help with my career in the tax field.

Although I will be unable to make the Memorial Mass, I was fortunate to visit with Judge Dinan, Pat and Jimmie a couple years ago - along with another one of Judge Dinan's law clerks from Seattle who accompanied me on the trip.

He was a great man and will be missed.

greg and susie cahill

January 4, 2016

Dan and His family are in our prayers.He helped a lot of people including my family.A man for others.God Bless and safe Home.

Patrick Wolfe

January 3, 2016

I had a great respect for Judge Dinan. He projected such a strong sense of discipline, honor and justice that he passed on to his sons. But his unique way of extending compassion to others is what stood out for me. He always cared for his neighbors especially the Wolfe family that lived next door. I always admired him and his quick wit and encouragement. May God bless all of the Dinan family in this time of grief and loss.

With deep sympathy and love,
Pat Wolfe

Rob Dinan

January 3, 2016

I grew up too far from Uncle Dan to know him as well as my Connecticut relatives. But I know, based on all the fond stories told by Anna Jean and my father Bob, that Dan was brother who was deeply loved and appreciated. I cherish the dinners at Zuppardi's when Uncle Dan and Aunt Pat came to town. Dan, you'll be missed. I regret I cannot attend the services this week. You are in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family.

January 3, 2016

Uncle Dan was an inspiration and made a difference in my sisters and brother's life along with mine that words can not express, the two uncles in the movie Second Hand Lions don't hold a candle to my Uncle Dan, he was real and really cared. Duane Dinan

Michael Arkin

January 3, 2016

Even though I left the Tax Division 45 years ago, I still think of Dan often. He was a wonderful mentor, colleague and friend. I'm certain he will be at Heaven's Gate to meet and greet us as we all arrive there. God Bless

Margaret Dinan

January 3, 2016

Uncle Dan.. you were always the Uncle I looked up too.You're personality, accomplishments and family honor was admirable and something that you truly believed in. I always enjoyed those times we had family gatherings and hearing the stories of you and Uncle Ed, my dad and Aunt annes stories of growing up. I'm trying my darnndest to be able to attend your services however, if i cannot make it, know that you impacted my life tremendously and the Dinan family is one that I am so proud to be a part of! I will miss you more than you'll ever know.

Ed (Ted) Dinan

January 3, 2016

I thank God for giving me Dan, a great brother. Dan was never too busy to give me advice and always included me in his activities. He was loved by my children and will be missed.
Thank you Pat for sharing him with us all these years. God bless you and your family.

January 2, 2016

Saturday, January, 2015. Brother Dan

I willbe unable to attend your services on Tuesday amd Wednesday beccause of my commitment to Betsy and her condition. I will always remember that you told me once I made a commitment to Betsy that I must follow through with that promise.






i know if she was able to, that she would tell you how much she loved being with you and will miss you. I will attend a mass here at St Agnes church on Wednesday morning and will pray for you. Love you always,

Brother Bob

David Curtin

December 31, 2015

Dan was a powerful and positive influence over every young trial attorney he supervised in the Tax Division. His influence has been felt everyday by those lawyers. I am one of them. As are others, I am proud to have worked for and with this wonderful man.

Jay Peters

December 31, 2015

My favorite childhood memories include the times when the "Dinan boys" (Uncle Dan, Uncle Ed, and Uncle Bob) visited my mother's house. Uncle Dan was usually the catalyst for the laughter and good times. He will be missed.

Mary Ann Cohen

December 27, 2015

Dan will be missed but will never be forgotten by his friends and colleagues.

December 27, 2015

Pat, Kevin, Jamie and families, we are so very saddened to hear of Dan's passing. We will miss him so very much on Cole Pond. We loved him and admired him and his ways about him. A truly amazing man to all of us. With love and sympathy The Polhemus Family, Kevin, Lori, Garret & Vincent.

Jim and Darlene Tebbe

December 26, 2015

Pat, Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Jim and I enjoyed your company while you visited Jan and Bob in Lake Worth, Fl

David Margolis

December 26, 2015

Dan was a valued friend and an outstanding jurist.

Donald Upperco

December 25, 2015

Wonderful, witty man who made me feel like part of the family. Prayers to the Dinan family. Will be seated at the liveliest table in Heaven...

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