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Dr. Don Gabriel
November 4, 2023
Bert was a friend of my mom and dad (another Notre Damer) and he was always very playful with us. He was very much loved by us younger generation types. It wasn´t until later that I began to hear stories about how talented he was. I just remembered him as Funny Bert!
Don Gabriel
Howard B White
November 28, 2015
Bob, words can not express the sorrow you and your family are feeling. Just know that you do not walk along, your faith and friends are here for you.
Howie, Cathi and Sarah
Laura McGarry
December 2, 2015
I just returned from a trip and, with much sorrow, learned about Bert's passing. For many years when I was an aide and scheduler for US Congressman Charlie Dent (also going back to Charlie's early years as a PA State Rep and State Senator), Bert was a much-used card in our office roladex. He was our "go-to guy" in hundreds of situations, and we could ALWAYS count on Bert's wisdom, his community knowledge and devotion, his dependability, and his immense courtesy. His gruff voice aside, he was a true gentleman in every way, and it was a privilege to have him at the other end of the line. We are a lucky bunch here in the Lehigh Valley to have had him. My condolences to his beloved family.
Ron and Connie Miller
November 30, 2015
The Lehigh Valley has lost a true leader. Bert will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May his family find comfort in knowing God has blessed him on earth and will continue to do so in heaven. Our condolences.
November 29, 2015
To The Daday Family:
My sincere condolences to the Daday family. Mr. Daday was a pillar in the community who wanted to make the Lehigh Valley a better place to live, work, and raise a family. He will be missed by the many people he touched directly and indirectly. Rest in peace.
Sincerely, Bob Donchez
Peter Kelly
November 29, 2015
God speed Bert, you were an amazing example to us all, Peter Kelly
Judy Snyder
November 29, 2015
To the Daday family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Daday family. Working with Bob Daday, Jr. he always talked about his dad and all the wonderful things he did for the community and for his family. Keep his memories in your heart and he will always be with you.
Rick & Kathy Orloski
November 28, 2015
Condolences. We all share in your loss.
Rick and Kathy Orloski
Donna Alles
November 27, 2015
I am so sorry for the passing of a truly wonderful man with a kind and generous heart. Mr. Daday knew how important public service is to the well being of a community. God bless you Sir and rest in peace in the arms of our Lord. Donna Alles
November 27, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family. I was a employees at ppl and meeting Bert he was the most caring individual. There was never a time when he wouldn't speak to you .
I've been thinking about Bert since my retirement 2011 he was on my mind. I learned of his passing this evening, I was stunned !
Rest in peace Bert .
May god give you the strength to get though your time of need.
Donna Smith (Frango)
Allentown PA
November 27, 2015
All of our good wishes and condolences are with the Daday family at this time. He had a wonderful life of sharing and giving .a man to be proud of. Marge and Russell Puetz...Arlington Hts.,Il.
Joe Owens
November 27, 2015
Very sorry to learn of Bert's passing. A real class act who leaves a legacy of service to his community.
Charlie Pinto
November 27, 2015
May the Lord continue to shine his light upon Bert and all of his family!
Charlie Pinto
November 27, 2015
To Lois and the Family:
Very, very sad to hear of Bert's passing. As you know, he really was one of my favorite people and friends, from the time we worked together at PPL (beginning 16 years ago) and all of the 7:30 AM Sunday masses that we sat together. I will miss him a great deal and I'm so sorry that I won't be able to be at any of the services, as I'm in Las Vegas with my family until Dec. 8th. There is no question in my mind that the Lord will bless and keep Bert close. The Lehigh Valley, Notre Dame, ABVM Parish, and Central Catholic have lost a great, special, friend and pillar of our Community! May God bless you all in this time of your loss.
November 27, 2015
To the Daday family...from one who spent many hours with Bert when I was President, CEO, Chairman of Mack Trucks, Allentown. We worked together on so many Charity causes and he was always a inspiration to me as with others in support causes throughout the Lehigh Valley. God bless you my good buddy!!
JACK & ROSEMARY CURCIO
Gunny Svaby
November 27, 2015
Met "Bert's" son first as my OIC in Marine Reserves. and was always wowed by his "open door policy" the 12 years I've been working security at PPL!
Gunny Svaby
November 27, 2015
A great APPROACHABLE person, whom I got to know alot BETTER, after retiring from Marine Reserves and working at PPL
Ed Newcomb
November 27, 2015
What can I say about such a special man that would begin to express all that he did for others and the whole Lehigh Valley? It was a privilege to know him. My condolences to his whole family.
Tim Briody
November 27, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Daday family. Bert was an amazing man.
George Charles Jr
November 27, 2015
To Bert's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I was a bit taken back when I saw Bert's obituary this morning. I remember having breakfast with him in 1992 at the Hilton. I was a candidate for Pa State Representative, a nobody really and Joe Uliana introduced us. As it turned out Bert knew my family on both sides and knew my father from softball...we had a nice breakfast. His loss is inevitable at such a late age, but he won't be forgotten for a long time because he'd made his life worthwhile far beyond his family and friends...he effected the entire community, and because of that, he'll be missed greatly. God bless you all and I pray that you heal rapidly. You will be in my prayers.
Mark Anderson
November 27, 2015
Maggie,
So sorry to hear about your father. In addition to the many causes he supported, he certainly was a friend to the Soleco Pool. May the lasting memories of your father provide you with comfort during this difficult time.
Mark
Richard Lewis
November 27, 2015
A great loss of a great man who was indeed the driving force behind the "Lehigh Valley" identity. It was a true pleasure to work with and learn from Bert
on many regional issues.
Richard Lewis
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