Name: Viewing for Daniel "Dan" Perlsweig
Start: 2018-03-03T16:30:00.000Z
End: 2018-03-03T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home

Daniel "Dan" Perlsweig

Mt. Laurel - Daniel "Dan" Perlsweig, at the age of 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27th while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 21 , 1926 in West Philadelphia to the late Mary Perlsweig (nee Gaber) and James Perlsweig.

Dan had a love for horses and began cleaning stalls for the Philadelphia Mounted Police as a young man. He then became an avid fox hunter in Chester County, Pa., before serving his country in World War II. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. Following his service he became a jockey and raced for 10 years. Dan then became a thoroughbred horse trainer and started his company, Dandy Dan Racing Stables. He traveled the East Coast training horses at various tracks including Monmouth Park, Atlantic City, Garden State, Saratoga,and Gulfstream, covering a 50 year span.

Altruistic in his nature Dan founded Backstretch Appreciation Day in the early 90's, an organization that focuses on giving back to those who work tirelessly to care for horses and ensure their continued success.

Dan loved going on cruises all over the world, making friendships and dancing on their cruise decks. He was also a member of the USS Tucson brothers.

Dan went on to marry the late Patricia "Patsy" McCarthy Perlsweig (1927-2002) on October 8, 1951.

Dan will be forever remembered by his daughter, Judy Stomel (Mark), his son, Mark Perlsweig (Carolyn) , his three beloved grandchildren, Daniel, Zach (Allison) and Morgan, his companion, Cathy, and his many, many friends. Dan will be dearly missed.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 3 rd 2018 at 11:30am until the service at 1:30 pm at Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home 10 Morrell St. Long Branch. Memorial donations in memory of Dan can be made to Second Call Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement (P.O. Box 113 Helmetta, NJ 08828) and the Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice (5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ, 08053 Attn: Development Office. To leave a message of condolence or to share a favorite memory please visit Dan's page on www.woolleyboglioli.com

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Mar. 2, 2018.

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Wanda Wise

July 4, 2024

I´m so behind the times. Mark and Judy I have so many great memories of working for Dan. I was the groom of Mr C. And Mongongo.
Wanda

John Anthony Lello

February 24, 2022

You will never be forgotten Danny. Your contributions to the Sport Of Kings was superb. Danny, you inspired many people along the way.Not only with your knowledge of horsemanship but your wisdom and many other traits that you had about you. RIP

John Lello

July 2, 2019

Dear Mark and Judy,When I found out your Dad passed away I was heartbroken.I had worked for him back in the 70's and had so much respect for him and his excellence with horses.
I never forget the great times and horses he trained during that timeframe.I still remember everyone of them. Mr.Correlation,Mongongo,Miss Bee Hope and so many others.Dan to me was no doubt one of the Best trainers in the business.He was dedicated,very smart and I learned alot from him as I went on to get my own Trainers license.
Today you have Bob Baffert,Steve Asmussen.Jerry Hollendorfer and a few other greats.No doubt today Dan could have competed with any of them.
I thought about him many times and we ran into each other awhile back.Your Dad was a heck of a man and Great Trainer.I will never forget him.

patricia woodruff

January 29, 2019

Hi mark and JUDY. This is Pat. I was married to shorty for 22 years. Just found out yesterday about your dad. I was asking someone where he's living now so he sent this to me.He lived a full

laurie lane

March 8, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Perlsweig Family, Dan always brought a smile to all who new him. MP backstretch will not be the same with out him, he will be truly missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Laurie Lane

Connie Smith Hartman

March 2, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family (old friend Mark from 1972) for your loss.
I first heard of Danny when he was training for Congo Jones at Garden State Park in the 60's. We did meet up at Atlantic City in 1972. We stayed friend's until the 80's. The day he ran Lord Avie in the Travers he was so happy. He gave all of the Lord Avie friends peanut brittle from Monmouth County, N.J. A true horseman. R.I. P.

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