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Daniel Pires Obituary
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Jose L. and Justa G. (Fernandes) Pires, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church.
Dan was employed as a credit manager with the Credit Information Bureau in Warwick, RI for many years. He enjoyed writing for the Standard-Times first in the "Dine Out" section and presently in the sports section covering his beloved Patriots.
He enjoyed attending his son's sporting events and his daughter's dance recitals, a healthy lifestyle, the New England Patriots and being published "above the fold" in the newspaper.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Taylor Pires of New Bedford; a daughter, Jillian Pires of New Bedford; 2 brothers, David Pires and Antonio Pires, both of New Bedford; 6 sisters, Maria Lessa and her husband José, Alcinda Gonzales and her husband Ayres, and Elizabeth Ferreira and her husband Tony, all of New Bedford, Eugenia Graca and her husband John of Taunton, Julia Benjamin of Nassau, Bahamas and Victoria Pires and her husband Jack of Sacramento, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
His Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 12 Noon in St. Lawrence Church. Burial will be private. Visiting hours Sunday 3-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CIB/ Pires Education Fund, c/o Credit Information Bureau, 70 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02888.
For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Philip Platcow
February 14, 2022
Hello Becky,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Pires' passing. I am not sure what spurred my memory of him, but I just happened to think of him and thought I would Google him to see where he might be an even reach out to him. How sad to read that he has been gone for some time now. I'm writing to you on the hope that maybe you'll see this. I worked for Dan at Sears in the Credit Central in West Haven. He was fun to be with, had a good sense of humor and I don't think that he took himself too seriously, though he certainly liked our respect. I thought of him as a good role model to me, only a teenager at the time. I recall enjoying his company along with our colleagues Ben Asimoah, Solo Duanahammon, Joe Petrucci, and the "big bosses" Mr. Walkinshaw, Mr. Mahoney, and one other whose name escapes me know. I also recall how he gazed at you when you walked in the office. You certainly lite up the room. I understand that you have two children. I send you all my condolences and I'm sorry it is so late.
Pete Vale
July 17, 2017
Hi Dan,
Today Mel, Sue and I are getting together to discuss your BBQ picnic. We all miss and love you Dan. Can't wait to celebrate your life with family as always.
Love you Cuz,
Pete
February 27, 2016
Becky, I have been asking about you and your family! I can not believe this is what I found. Truly sorry for this loss. Prayers to you. This is not what I expected to find. So So sad! I remembered Danny when he helped me with my Sears bill. Remember when he went hunting with Carm, Michael and Baron! Fun times! My prayers to you and your family. Your son I remember your daughter I never met! Would love to talk to you. Love Judy and Carm Daniele
Pete Vale
July 26, 2014
Dan,
Just getting ready to meet with Mel and Sue to organize our second annual" Danny Pires I love the way you call me big papa bbq"! Can't wait to hear old and new stories about your antics.
We miss you cuz!
Pete, Dorinda, PJ, Landon, and Nola
That's right cuz...three kids!
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Pete Vale
September 11, 2011
The Patriots are playing their first game tomorrow night. I can't help but think you'll be watching.
Luv you cuz
Chet Benjamin
October 5, 2010
Danny,
It was a great honor to have known you as a person but an even greater honor to have known you as my brother in law
Adam Vieira
October 1, 2010
I miss you Mr. Pires. You were not only my godfather but you were also my friend and role model. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I know you're in heaven shining down on all of us. I will always miss you.
Gone but never forgotten
Love you
Julia (Pires) Benjamin
August 13, 2010
We miss you, Danny...this past weekend we celebrated two of our Sisters'
(Maria & Eugenia) 50th wedding anniversaries by way of a special surprise dinner. We know you are very proud of both your Sisters, and to top if off Sister Victoria flew in from Sacramento to surprise the family. We are sure no one else would have enjoyed this family reunion more than you, playing and edging on all the younger kids, fooling around and laughing with the older ones and asking the older family members to help enrich your vocabulary with very old "unique" Cape Verdean words and phrases for "Danny's CV Dictionary" ! I think you would have danced yourself silly with your kids and nieces, nephews and so on. I pray for you everyday but after this reunion you are so at the forefront of my mind.
Two of our siblings were missing and both of you (Danny & Tony) are forever etched in our hearts.
God bless and rest on dear Brothers until the day we will all meet again.
Pete Vale
August 7, 2010
Dan
PJ and I went to Patriots training camp this weekend and I was proud to point out his cousin Dan worked in that press box. Just because it has been a couple years doesn't mean we don't remember. Your family thinks of you often.
Cousin Pete, PJ, and Dorinda
Gary Laboa
September 18, 2009
The reunion wasn't the same without him. Lots of Dan stories shared between classmates. Raised $ 1,000.00 for his Scholarship Fund... he'll be alive in us forever..
Paula & David Machado
June 30, 2009
Dear Becky, We just learned of Dan's passing from a young lady at CIB. My husband and I are so saddened to hear this shocking news.
You may not remember us but we joined you, Dan and your son on a sailboat ride in Newport many years ago. Dan and I had won a radio contest to sail around Newport on this old sailboat. You and your family are in our prayers.
June 25, 2009
One year later. Still the sadness exists. Miss you my friend.
SDMcDonald
Kim A.
March 30, 2009
I'm finding out about Dan's passing many months later, but that doesn't change the sadness I feel today. As a former colleague of Dan's for five years, I will always remember him. As the days go on, I look back on the people who I've had the honor of meeting, and Dan is one of them. Whether is was a fleeting smile or a chat about the Pats, he was always genuine. Rest in peace, brother. You will be missed.
Zach Rocha
February 18, 2009
What a tremendous man. It is with sadness that I did not attend his memorial services. It is with happiness that I became friendly with him during his time with us. His smile and "Dan-erisms" will always be with me.
Kristal L. Rosebrook
December 27, 2008
Our prayers are with you
Eva
September 19, 2008
When we have such bad awful memories we have to moarn. It is sooo very hard when we lose something and we want it back so bad. I lost a couples of things in my life I want back. But I know I cant find the hidden treasure until I open my heart to the lord.
cousin Maria (Fernandes) Vasconcelos
July 27, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Nancy (Fernandes) Baptista
July 27, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Maria F. Vasconcelos
July 18, 2008
Dearest Becky, Taylor, Jilly and all my family. Sorry, for not writing sooner but i just couldn't say much without crying. Becky,Taylor and Jillie words doesn't express how my heart aches in sadness about losing my youngest cousin and friend. I'm praying for Danny, aunt Justa, uncle Djedje and our grandparents may the guardian angels keep them all in a safe and better place. Danny thank you for being my cousin/friend and thank God for giving you to my family you were a blessing to all of us. My mother can't stop crying for you but i tell her you will be waiting for us all at the gates of heaven to introduce us to the rest of our beloved family. God bless you Becky, Taylor and Jilly. God bless all of my cousins and family. Becky remember this we all love you and we're all here to support you and your kids. Please count on me to be there for you as you so much deserve our love. God bless you all. Your cousin
Jimmy Dee
July 17, 2008
Becky Taylor and Jillian: I hope you read this entry although it is 7/17/8. I have missed Danny daily (knowing I am not alone) but it is in the next week that I will really miss him. We were 2 NB guys up in Foxboro. Seeing Pires in the locker room always made me smile. (I would never let him know that). The beauty of it was we never talked football. We talked about home and there was no one who had more scoop than Pires. He had the pulse of the city make no mistake about that. From the first time I talked with him, outside the old Foxboro Stadium in 1993 we had a good relationship. I can still remember that conversation. Pires never asked me for inside information and when we were in the middle of the spygate deal he always had my back. He wasnt a reporter he was my friend. As training camp approaches I know I will be looking for him- game day in the press box in the locker room it wont be the same.
Peace Dan
Jimmy Dee
Mr & Mrs Kevin Brito
July 14, 2008
To The Pires Family,
On behalf of my family to yours, please know you are in our prayers in this time of loss. Live each day to it's fullest and know that Danny, husband, dad, brother, cousin or friend, will always be with you...
Alexandre Andre-Bettencourt
July 14, 2008
My neighbor for as long as my memory takes me back, a great friend and person. There is not a message long enough i could write or any words that can explain Danny.
I´ll miss our moments and our talks and even though they haven´t come as often as they used to, I´ll still be here across the street for you to borrow the ladder.
Peace Choriço
alex and family in portugal
Frank Mahoney
July 9, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Pires family. I was happy to be a business aquaintance of Dan's. He was a regular visitor from CIB over at the old Cherry & Webb HQ before we went under. He was always a pleasure to deal with and I enjoyed our many conversations. By a odd little twist of fate, I ended up working for the "local" Gas Co in NB and for the last few years I have always meant to give Dan a shout and get together for lunch or something - I will always regret having waited too long. Rest in Peace old friend -
Jack Santos
July 8, 2008
My condolences to all of Dan's family, and my prayers to his wife and children. Loosing a loved one is a painfull experience, lossing them young and without any warning is both painfull and traumatic. Dan was a warm and kind soul, the type of person we need more of on this earth, we will all miss him.
Stephen & Mariann Robinson Vagianelis
July 8, 2008
Dear Becky,
Stephen and I were so sadden to here about Danny. It has been years since we have seen each other, but we still remember all the fun times we had at the Ableman house. Those are memories we will cherish forever. Now, Sandy and Danny are together smiling down on all of us. May God bless you and your children, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan (Houde) Reynolds
July 6, 2008
To the Pires Family,
I was home for a family funeral when I found out that Dan had died. We were NBHS classmates and shared a birthday. We would e-mail every so often to catch up a bit. He was a GREAT guy and will be missed. Please know that there are many around the world who share in your grief.
N. Alderman
July 2, 2008
Condolences to the Pires family on losing a loved one and to all of us for losing a friend, regardless of how we knew Dan. The soccer community has lost an intelligent and passionate friend of the real football.
Paul DeCoste (CIB)
July 2, 2008
In Dan’s 20+ years with us at CIB he touched each and every one of us with his outgoing personality and tremendous sense of humor.
Our entire company along with all his loyal customers mourn Dan's passing. Dan was more than just a co-worker, he was a friend who took the time to get to know and develop a personal interest with everyone he encountered, he will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Becky, Taylor & Jillian.
In an effort to assist his loving family we at CIB have set up an education fund for Dan's surviving children. Any donations can be made out to the CIB-Pires Education Fund & should be mailed to CIB-Pires Education Fund 70 Jefferson BLVD. Warwick, RI 02888
God Bless
Elizabeth Gibau Ferreira
July 2, 2008
To Becky, "Has anyone told you I Love you today? I know God Loves you and I love you."
As, the saying goes "Behind every good man there is a good woman" you're a good wife, mom and sister-in-love. Just remember, we'll always be here for you,Taylor and Jillie. Danny was very lucky to have you in his life.
I'm the seventh child in the family but Danny was truly the
"gifted"child.
Peace,Hope and Love..T.T. and Tony
Lisa Perlee Puvogel
July 1, 2008
Dear Becky,
Steve and I were so sorry to hear about Dan. It has been years since we have seen each other, but I still remember the first time you introduced Dan to your friends at home--it was like we had known him forever, and he was someone we would never forget.
Please know that you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa and Stephen Puvogel
Rachelle Menard
July 1, 2008
Becky, Taylor and Jillian
Thomas Campbell wrote:
"To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die." Dan entered so many people's hearts and his caring touch is especially noted in the outpouring of signatures to this guest book. We will all keep him alive in our hearts. Peace.
Joseph Fernandes
July 1, 2008
This is a belated entry from Danny's oldest cousin. I still can't believe how someone so young and vibrant can suddenly leave us. It was such a shock to hear that he was gone.
My first recollections of Danny was when my sister, Mary Jane, and I tried to keep our Aunt, Justa, from crying about the children she had left behind, most notably her youngest, Danny. When her family arrived - a husband and 8 kids - there a glow in her cheeks. I had grown up with the older siblings in good old Tapume, Brava, Cape verde Islands. Of course, I had never seen Danny before. When I first saw Danny, all I saw was a big head and gut. I passed this on to her. When I asked was this little guy the reason she had been shedding all those tears she just hugged me and shed more tears, this time, tears of joy.
I think Danny got his sense of humor, loyalty and strong sense of family from his mother. He served her well until her death I know we will miss his E-mail family bulletins and humorous and informative ones as well.
His mother would have been proud of how her little son turned out to be and the countless friends he generated in his too short a lifetime. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, cousin and friend to many. We will all miss him dearly but his memory and spirit will live on in our hearts and minds forever.
To Becky, Taylor and Jillian,
We were all privileged to have known
Danny and we should all be thankful for the memories he left us with. If there is anything we can do to ease the pain, please let us know.
With his usual sign-off: PEACE
Thank you for being the person you were, Danny.
RIP - Daniel F. Pires
Your cousins: Joe, Adriela, Michelle and Tony
Maria Pires Lessa "Maria De Justa"
July 1, 2008
My Baby Brother,
You will always be my every thing.
'Cu Fe Na Deus'
Nancy Robinson
July 1, 2008
Becky, Taylor and Jillian,
I am at a loss for words. My heart is breaking for your family. Since the first time I met Danny, I felt like I knew him my whole life, and from what I've read, Danny had that impact on everyone he met.
I have such great memories of Henry Street days, and our midnight runs to Springfield, a lot of laughs and fun. Danny kept in touch with us over the years, forwarding pictures of your children and keeping us up with what was going on with all of you. He really was a proud dad and husband.
I find a little peace in thinking that Danny and Sandy have met up in heaven and are watching down on their families together.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, I wish there was something we could do for you.
Love,
Nancy & Garry
Ben baxter
July 1, 2008
I am so sorry to read this morning of Dan's passing. I always will appreciate his friendship and ready smile whenever I would meet him. Especially when he kidded me about my resemblance to "Bill Parcells". My sympathy and prayers to all your family.
Joey Graca
July 1, 2008
Today we said goodbye to our beloved Danny Pires. On behalf of the Pires we are deeply touched by all the online comments & tributes that were posted for him. Yesterday was a true testament to see that in how many people came out to pay their respects for "Danny P." By the number of entries at the wake, an estimated 4,000 mourners waited nearly 2 hours to pay their respects.
Becky, Taylor, Jillian & family members were overwhelmed by all who came to share their condolences and tell of the connection they had with Dan.
The love and respect was very evident at his service today. Not only by his family, friends & colleagues, but to have staff members of the New England Patriots, New England Revolution and head coach Bill Belichick in attendance was to say of the man he was.
Tonite we talked about the old stories of Danny. Many of the young,mischievous Mr. Pires that brought back smiles & and laughs.
Things are never going to be the same without the "glue" of the Pires family being here with us. As I write this with a heavy heart and tears being shed, I'm going miss my "Uncle Danny" everyday until I see him again in heaven.
Love,
Your nephew,Joey
Shashanka Pierre Menard
June 30, 2008
Becky, I am shocked and saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I had seen Danny so seldom since moving away from NB but always cherish his friendship from my childhood. His constant cheerfulness and sense of humor are an enduring life lesson for me. I will never forget him. God bless all of you. I was privileged to know Dan. He was a rock.
Debbie Soares
June 30, 2008
Dear Pires Family,
Dan always had a special way about him when we would run into him. He showed such an interest in our family especially our son Terel. The two of them met many years ago and had a special connection then. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful man who will be missed.
Love,
The Soares Family
Kenzie Oliver
June 30, 2008
Mrs. Pires, Taylor, and Jillian,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I've heard great things about your husband and dad from shelbie and everyone who loved him. I wish I was lucky enough to meet him like i was lucky enough to meet you three. God Bless you!
James J. Lessa
June 30, 2008
Uncle Danny,
As I sit here with tears in my eyes with so many memories running through my mind, I could write a book. From you teaching me about family and life. Words can not explain how greatly you will be missed. You being the core of this family, life will not be the same!
We Know God Is Blessing You In Heaven.
Rest In Peace, Uncle Danny
Don Morash
June 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pires family. Dan and I were Managers at Sears . Although we worked in differant locations, we shared alot of time together at meetings and on the phone. His untimely passing is truely a loss to everyone who knew him.
Paul Stratton Jr
June 30, 2008
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE PIRES FAMILY...
Denise McCoy
June 30, 2008
Becky, Jillian, and Taylor,
We are so sorry for your loss! We didn't know your family well, but we could see that you are a very happy, and loving family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Denise and Peter McCoy
Donald & Karen Besse (Class of 74)
June 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Dan Pires. He will be missed by all his classmates at NBHS.
JASON NOBREGA
June 30, 2008
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE PIRES FAMILY...
Jim & Marna Mauro and Family
June 30, 2008
Becky, Taylor, And Jillie:
It seems unfathomable to be writing to you on this sad occasion. The rhythm of the greeting I'm so used to is lost without including Danny in it. It's taken me a while to figure out how to speak of Dan in this way, as if he isn't here. Danny, gone? I still don't understand.
I've read the pages of testimonials here and cried at the loss of a husband, father, friend and brother. The words here are proof of a life well-lived, a trusting open soul, and a man who found reward in family, friends, work, and play. Dan is a person whose zest for life resonated with so many, whose ripples traveled and continue to travel far from the source. I always believed that Dan was one of a rare breed of people: those that truly understand they are not defined by their job, but by their impact on those around them. And he seemed to revel in creating connections with the world in which he lived. Dan had a way of disarming people, knowing how to cajole, tease, build up, break down, and generally make you want to talk, even if you were dead set against it. I remember going with him to get a newspaper, and returning 3 hours later after having met too many people to remember, from the cashier at the convenience store whose whole family tree Danny knew, to the guy at the gas pump nearby whom Dan chatted with about football, to the kids on the sidewalk who lived near his mother, to the couple in the car at the stoplight - laughing, joking, sympathizing, debating, asking. The thing was, he didn't treat you like a cashier, a football player, a reporter, a gas station attendent, a brother-in-law. He treated you like... well, like you wanted to be treated. Looking back, I can only marvel at the way he interacted with each of us as individuals. I'm sure I speak for everyone he ever met, those of us he made special - not feel special - but truly made special because he remembered our names, our likes, our dislikes, our ticklish spots, our wounds.
I remember the laughter and humor drinking beer and eating mussels in Albany (and the queasiness after), the fun of December football (and the frostbite after that), and the joy he showed when the kids were born.
Danny will be missed, not only by his family and those who knew him closely, but the multitudes that still expect to meet him on his rounds, or find his latest wit and wisdom in our email. The world will go on, but we will all remember the beat we lost when we learned he was gone, we will long feel the void of his loss. We will all catch ourselves expecting him to appear and ask us about our lives, and we will treasure the time we had with him, weep that he's not here to share more, and yearn for the time we see each other again.
My family and I are terribly sorry for Dan's passing, and we carry you and him in our hearts and prayers.
The Bolarinho Family
June 30, 2008
I knew Dan personally and it was a pleasure to know such a man. My heart goes out to his family. Dan was the kind of man that you could have a conversation about anything with him and he would provide insight. My family and I have been praying for him and for his family.
cumberland farms
June 30, 2008
To the family of Mr Pires, i didnt know him on a personal level but i know him from coming in to cumberlands all the time he was one of our best customers.He always made a negative into a positive always with a smile on his face .He will be greatly missed from all of us at cumberland farms store 2301
Jared Lally
June 30, 2008
Taylor,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your father was such a great person. Your going off to college soon so keep pushing, you will make it through these hard times. Your a strong kid and you have your father watching over you now in Heaven.
Nicole Pitts
June 30, 2008
The morning crews of Honey Dew and Mobil are going to miss our crazy Dan!!! Our deepest sympathy to the Pires family and everyone else who knew and loved him. "Peace"
Mary Reinhart
June 30, 2008
Becky,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
The Reinhart's
Eva Lachat
June 30, 2008
Dear friends
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about the sudden passing of Danny. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God's grace strengthen you and may your heart and soul find peace and comfort. He will surely be missed greatly! Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathy.May it comfort you to know that your loved one is safe in God's care and that friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow.
Jim Dow
June 29, 2008
I only met Danzinho from time to time at Revolution training sessions and, of course, electronically via Big Soccer, yet he was the kind of person that simply inspired personal contact as a basic way of life, perhaps the most admirable trait a human being can have.
My deepest sympathy to his family, he lit up all our lives in myriad ways.
Dan Woods
June 29, 2008
You will be missed by all. The AOL community will miss you greatly.
Godspeed Danny, you are with the angels now.
Sandy & Bob Lachapelle
June 29, 2008
Bob and I were quite shocked to hear about Dan's passing. I worked with him at CIB until I retired in April of 2003. You have our condolences.
Henrietta, Gabriel, Kerwin, Brandon and Josh Amo ( CIB)
June 29, 2008
Dan was such a good person and a good boss. He loved my 3 boys. His family was his world. He will be missed dearly.
Aggie and Joe DePina
June 29, 2008
We would like to send our condolences to the family, sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Robert & Catherine Chapman
June 29, 2008
We are very saddened by the loss of your husband and father, you are all in our hearts and Prayers.
Love,
Uncle Robert & Aunt Cathy
Terri Taylor
June 29, 2008
A man with a smile that could warm the heart of anyone. My condolenses to you all.
John Pires
June 29, 2008
Becky, Taylor & Jillian
Just wanted to let you know that Victoria and the rest of the Pires familiy in Sacramento, CA are greiving with you and will keep you all in our prayers. Dan and I hardly ever had a chance to talk, but he would always find the time to send me an email to keep me posted on how the family was doing, I will surely miss him. I'm so glad I saved them all. God willing, we all hope to see you someday soon. May the Lord protect and keep you safe from all the nails of the earth.
Love the Pires Family
Marc Engelbrecht
June 29, 2008
I miss Dan. His interaction with his readers formed a special relationship which inspired trust and friendship. My prayers for Becky and their children - your husband and father was a wonderful reporter and an internet friend I wish I'd known better.
Patrick Whittle
June 29, 2008
In honor of a wonderful person and a terrific reporter.
Alexis Mello
June 29, 2008
uncle Danny,
I remember at family gatherings when you always use to make funny jokes and make me smile. I am going to miss that terribly now, but you will always be in my heart and I no you are looking down on us. Autie Becky, Jillie, and Taylor I am so very sorry for your loss.
From, Lexi
R.I.P
Sharon O'Hara Titcomb
June 29, 2008
I was Dan's fifth grade teacher at the Parker School. He was a wonderful student- his outgoing personality was evident then. He also was a good artist in the class. He also lived next door to my cousins on Summer Street - the Nortons. So hard to lose someone so young.
Kathy Dehner (Pereira) Ward 3 Councilor
June 29, 2008
Becky and loved ones of Dan, I had the honor of attending Keith Jr. High and New Bedford High School with Dan. What stands out most was his smile and outstanding attitute. He will be missed by many. God bless his wife, children, family and many friends.
Gary Maxwell
June 29, 2008
Heartfelt condolences to the family. My dad (Tom) was Credit Manager for Sears in Springfield many years ago and it was there that I had the pleasure of meeting Dan. Just a heck of a nice guy. He will truly be missed.
Garry & Nancy Robinson
June 28, 2008
Becky,
We are so sadden by the news. Dan was a great friend. All our trips over to Springfield in the middle of the nights are fond memories.It seems just like yesturday.We kept in contact during Dave's recovery and it always brighten my day to talk to Dan. He was SO funny.Recently we would laugh over crazy e-mails we would send each other. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please, if you need anything, do not hesitate to give us a call.
Love,
Garry, Nancy, Judd, Jenna and Jillian.
manny medeiros
June 28, 2008
Dear Pires Family,
I an unable to be there but you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have a collection of Cape Verdean music thanks to Dan. I'm going to miss him stopping by the shop.
greg leite
June 28, 2008
my deepest sympathy to the Pires family for this untimely loss. Dan was truly a sincere,kind,caring man. Be comforted in knowing that Dan touched the lives of everyone he met. The world would be a much better place if there were more like him but he was one of a kind.
Liz Mitchell
June 28, 2008
Dear Becky, Taylor and Jillian,
I still cannot believe that your caring husband, and wonderful dad has gone. He loved all of you and always did all he could for all of you. I know that it is hard now and will be for awhile, but just remember that he is always with you and watching over you. May you find some comfort in that at this time. My condolences go out to you Becky, Taylor and Jillian and all of your family. I will be praying for you at this time and always.
Liz,Peter,Darren,& Ryan Mitchell (NB)
Lou Spagnola
June 28, 2008
I'm stunned and saddened to hear about Dan's passing. He will be greatly missed.
Michael Preston
June 28, 2008
David Brown's 'Mayor of Foxboro' story sums Dan up perfectly. I too became Dan's friend from the moment he started shaking my hand and we had great times covering the Patriots and Revolution in future years.
My lasting memory will be of one game in the Patriots press box when the person singing the national anthem was the spitting image of a reporter, Hector, who was also covering the game.
At the perfect moment, as we stood dutifully in silence during the anthem in a silent press box, Dan said loudly: "Look! It's Hector," just as the anthem singer appeared on the stadium big screen. His comic timing was perfect and we all fought back tears and laughed through the remainder of the anthem.
That was Dan - always putting a smile on everyone's face.
I'll miss you my friend.
Karin Budz (from CIB)
June 28, 2008
Becky,Taylor,Jillie and to all of Dan's loved ones-friends and family:
Words can't even begin to express the sadness felt by myself and everyone lucky enough to have known him. He was a great boss and will sadly be missed here at CIB.CIB will never be the same. His life with you came before anything else in this crazy world.He loved each one of you more than words could ever express.You were the true loves of his life.Taylor and Jillie he was proud of you in everything you did each and every day.Every day he would come in and ask about everyones family and would share his stories with all of us.Children and family were #1 to him anytime any one of our children needed something he always said "Yes,Go ahead". That meant alot to all of us,to know he cared about everyone's kids and families.Taylor he was so proud of you and I know you will continue to make him proud in all that you do.Jillie you were definatley DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL and he was also so proud of you.I know that nothing anyone says or does will ease the pain that you have felt and will feel but know you all are in everyones thoughts and prayers each and every day.His smile and kindness will always be remembered.I am sure he is looking down on all us watching over all of his loved ones.Be there for each other and remember the good times and those special moments I am sure each of you hold within your heart!Again you will be forever in my thoughts.To you Dan you will be missed ALOT and one day we will meet again,until then!
tom cuddy
June 28, 2008
Dan was a very nice man...a gentleman at "all"times.He will be missed and remembered by many.
David Canavan
June 28, 2008
Becky,
We are deeply sad to hear about Danny. Danny was a true gentleman who could always make me laugh - especially when we were having a few and talking about our lovely wives... as we did up at Loon Lake. Our prayers are with you and the kids. Call Cheryl and I when needed.
Love,
David C.
Edgar & Claudette Moorhouse
June 28, 2008
Becky: Our deepest sympathy to you and the children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will always remember the fun times @ Cheri's Christmas parties with you and Dan and so many of her good friends.
Crystal Medeiros
June 28, 2008
Mr. Pires was an incredibly nice man whom I have had the pleasure of knowing through the gym. Although I have only knew him a few months the article that tells of a man who not only loved sports and working out, but spoke very highly of his wife and children is indeed true. He will be missed and in my prayers. My condolences to his family.
meredith corson
June 28, 2008
Becky and children,
Many people will feel the loss of 'Danny' but none more than his wife and children. I am so sorry for what you all must be going through. Danny and I were classmates at Keith Junior High and NBHS. Since moving to Florida back in the eighties I only got to see him at class reunions. He was a great guy and will be missed by all.
Cheryl Canavan
June 28, 2008
Becky,
We love you and hope you are "hanging" in there. We will always remember Danny as a kind, fun and absolutely wonderful man. You are a very fortunate woman to have had him in your life and your childrens. One of our favorite memories is Cletus and "keep your beach clean" ! Remember those Loon Lake times? I am hugging you from here so please feel my heart and arms reaching out to you. We know tomorrow will be very busy and I explained to Kim that David doesn't think he can take the trek in one day but is so saddened. If you are available, we look forward to coming to New Bedford on Aug 2 & 3. We want to spend some quality time with you and the kids to just be with you. There are so many things I could say after going through what we did last year, but it isn't relevant to you today. Right now we want you to take it easy, don't try and think about anything too hard and let the loved ones around you take care of things. Our thoughts and prayers are with you every moment.
Much Love, David, Cheryl & Kelley
Al Trombino
June 28, 2008
To Dan's Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Dan and working with him at The Westerly Hospital. From the day we met we instantly became friends, a friendship that lasted over 10 years. He was truly one of the good ones and I will always miss his big smile and big heart. I extend my heartfelt condolences to you during this most difficult time, may your memories of your husband and father keep you going for you were truly his life.
Ivette Getchell
June 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathies. May God bless you and give you strength in this difficult time.
Pauline & Peter Lotz
June 28, 2008
Rebecca, Taylor, Jillian
May God give you his strength as go through passing days, I know he gave you a wonderful husband & father. All of you a blessing of Dan, I see it in your pictures and what everyone has said. I didn't get to meet him but, Dan e-mailed me about all of your achievements like a very proud Dad. I know I'll miss his e-mails every once in awhile just to keep me posted about all of you. Love and God Bless
Aunt Pauline and Uncle Peter Lotz
Gary, Susan, & Scott Wilson
June 28, 2008
Becky, Taylor and Jillian:
Our heartfelt condolences over the lose of your husband and father. Dan was always there for the NBHS Lacrosse team and that is how we met him. My son Scott and Taylor played on the team together for 3 years. He was so into Taylor and his sports, it was wonderful to see. When Scott didn't play his senior year, Dan was thoughtful enough to call and find out why. He was just that kind of a man, very interested in people, especially the youth. He will be misssed by all. We will be unable to attend the Wake and Funeral, because we will be in North Carolina, leaving today. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time, Gary, Sue and Scott Wilson
Bob Ziggler
June 28, 2008
I remember Dan very well. He had such a happy chuckle that when he laughed the whole room vibrated, it was fun. He was such a great guy, always helping out whenever he could. And I fondly remember all the times we used to play cards and pu away several beers talking about how the Patriots couldnt win their way out of a paper bag for years and years before that hunkly studly Tom Brady came aboard. OH WHAT FUN! Dan you will be missed, and the Patriots are gonna lose now for sure!!!!
Beth Oldham (East Side Lab)
June 28, 2008
You will always be fondly remembered, and very sadly missed
Ed Talbot
June 28, 2008
Deepest sympathy to the Pires family. Dan thanks for showing a smile, a positive attitude and friendship can touch so many.
Lynette (Guillette) Dobbs
June 28, 2008
I was in the NBHS class of '74 with Dan. I remember him as a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face. My sympathies to Dan's family and all those close to him.
john volz
June 28, 2008
sorry for your loss.Ijust loss my son nicky age 14 i know what you are going through. thinking of you .
Mike Valeri
June 28, 2008
Becky, Taylor, and Jillian
I'll remember Dan for all the positive feelings he left with me over the years. He could make me laugh, when he wanted to, but a smile would never leave my face when he was around.
Patriots talk was always on our menu, but family talk, about you guys, (he was so proud of his family) and his questions about my two sons were regular topics of conversation. He would often compliment me on photographs I'd taken that appeared in the newspaper. It was his trademark...to always say something nice. How could you not feel good after talking with Dan?
Becky...your husband, Taylor and Jillian...your Dad, was an awesome Man! I never saw him without a smile on his face. He truly was a happy man and I have no doubt that his happiness grew out of his deep love and respect for his wife and his children.
I will miss him.
Dan Cooney
June 28, 2008
I had the pleasure of meeting Dan back in the late 70s when he worked at Sears with my brother Jim. I rember a great guy who was well respected. My deepest condolences to his family.
Martin Novia
June 28, 2008
I met Dan at a parent's function at Holy Family-Holy Name School. My son Nick and his son Taylor were classmates at HF-HN.
Dan was a committed family man and a proud father. We need more men like Dan
Crystal Papagiannopoulos
June 28, 2008
Dear Pires family,
I just wanted to say I am deeply sorry for your loss. Dan was such a great guy. Every time that I would see him, he would have new stories to tell me about his kids. He was always so proud of them.
Dan was someone who could put a smile on anyones' face. He had nothing but good things to say about everyone.
On game days he would provide all of us 'game day crew' guys, with swedish fish. He would get them every game, and share with us. He was a nice, giving, loving, family oriented guy, and he will truly be missed.
Darren Mitchell
June 28, 2008
Dan was a great friend and all around good guy. I remember years ago that Dan and our friend Tony went up to Schaefer Stadium with a bunch of friends to see a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Patriots. That year the Bills beat the Patriots with the help of Steve Grogan.
With Dan being a loyal Pats fan and myself a loyal Bills fan... he brought me over to meet the Buffalo team after the game was over.
That day I met a lot of the Buffalo players and I was on cloud nine. I'll always treasure that day.
Thanks Dan... and God Bless.
Sandy Teves
June 27, 2008
Becky, Taylor and Jillian,
I can't imagine the grief you must feel in your hearts. Dan was a wonderful man. I'll always remember goofing with him about going to church regulary. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find some comfort in knowing that Dan is at peace and will be watching over you.
Jim Cooney
June 27, 2008
Becky, Taylor and Jillian:
Words cannot begin to express the range of my feelings (shock, sadness, grief, reluctant acceptance....) upon learning of the sudden and unexpected passing of your husband and father, one of the world's truly great men.
Nor can mere words ever adequately allow me to express my condolences and empathetic feelings for you at this difficult time.
I can only hope that you can feel the love I, along with so many others in his remarkable life, felt for him from the moment we met and quickly became friends, as we struggle through tears and broken hearts to accurately express it to you, in writing.
As I read through the 33 pages of condolences, best wishes, rememberances and anecdotes written to you (so far), about your loving and devoted husband and dad (with another 33 to come, I'm sure), it strikes me that the truest measure of a man's greatness is his ability to positively touch as many lives as possible. As this guest book bears out, in that regard Daniel F. "Danny" Pires truly had no equal.
In fact, I can only surmise that he finished that task so quickly and so perfectly compared to the rest of us, in the too short time we had him with us, that God needed him ( alon with his umatched people skills)home to help Him on numerous other "special projects" and "research assignments" in heaven.
I first met Dan at Sears Roebuck in North Dartmouth. He was the rapidly rising Star of the Credit Department, Dan Viera's ( The Big Boss's) very talented protegee' and in a lot of ways the best role model and boss I have ever had. I was a 16 year old junior at Stang in need of a second part-time job ( besides sportswriting for the Chronicle and Standard Times on a per column inch basis)...and it was my great good fortune to land this one and with it two of my best life-long friends in Dan (The Department Supervisor) and Mike Rebola ( who was dating one of our co-workers at the time).
On slow days, sharing the same sense of humour and love of phonetic sounds, alliteration, word-play and the English language, we would comb the files for the most interesting and unusual sounding names and then try to top each other with what we had found. When the moment was right, after working on a particularly diffucult customer or project, he'd turn to me out of no where and say "Sulu Musaka" to which I'd instantly reply: "Rocco DeCotis" and we'd both break-up laughing. For the next 30 plus years, we didn't say hello when we saw each other or spoke by phone, like normal people do, but rather asked for each other by these two names...each instantly knowing both who was on the line and that we alone shared that particular secret...and the lifetime bond that came with it.
I know he made each person feel that way, as if he was their best friend in the world...and the truth was, he WAS, to so many people. I will never know how he did it.
The best legacy he could ever leave is that you learn from the incredible person he was and lead your lives the same way.
Jillian and Taylor: I will never forget driving up to visit your dad in Albany when he first began his distinguished career as a credit executive in training with Sears and him telling me about the incredible young lady he met and fell in love with as a result...your Mom!
You two are the direct result of the sincere and deeply felt love and respect he expressed to me that day, and my sincerest wish for you both is that you never forget how rare and important the love, respect and caring that your dad felt for your Mom, for you... and for every person he ever met..or went out of his way to meet and introduce to others... truly is.
The best way you can honor your dad (and my very close friend) is by trying your best to do the same in your lives...everyday...as he did.
With love and deepest sympathy to you and the entire Pires family,
The Cooney Family: Jim & Denise , Shannon, Caitlin, Jon- Patrick and Erin.
Anne Tremblay
June 27, 2008
Dear Becky,
I was stunned and very saddened to hear of your loss! I last spoke with you at the HFHN Christmas Pagent this past Christmas. Our daughters were pre-school pals at HFHN, and though years had separated them and us, you remembered us, and it was so nice to talk with you again! Dan and I were "Class of '74" alumnis, and though I didn't know him well, I wish I had...from the entries in this Guest Book, I feel as though I've missed out on a wonderful friendship with a person of exemplary character!
May memories of the many wonderful times you shared as a family forever keep you close to Dan. Our most sincere condolences and love go out to you, Taylor, and Jillian!
Love, Anne (LeValley) Tremblay, Victoria & Anna
Laurie Los
June 27, 2008
I never got the opportunity to meet Dan, but I have heard a lot of good things about him from people who knew him and worked along side him with the Patriots. He seemed to have so much interest in the people he met. He will be greatly missed by many. God bless his family at this trying time.
Season Ticket Holders Forever & Ever !!
Joey Graca
June 27, 2008
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