Daniel Gray

Born on September 20, 1966, to Daniel Gray Sr. and Patricia Antoine, Daniel was raised with love and strong family values that shaped the man he became. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1984. After high school, Daniel proudly took over the family business, Gray's Construction - a responsibility he never took lightly. He poured his heart into the business, continuing the legacy built by his father. Under his leadership, the business grew - not just in size, but in heart.
Family meant everything to Daniel. He was a devoted husband to Robin Gray for 32 years. More than partners in marriage, they were best friends who loved building a life together - especially hosting family gatherings such as Jazz Fest, Good Friday, and New Year's were some of his favorite occasions, always celebrated with laughter, good food, and his signature toast to "SUCCESS."
Daniel was especially known for his lifelong fascination with cars. Whether it was restoring classics, taking Sunday drives, or sharing stories about the latest models, his enthusiasm was contagious. He believed cars weren't just machines - they were a way to connect with people.
He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Gray Sr.; his paternal
grandparents, Lilian and John Gray; his maternal grandparents,
Beatrice and Anthony Sorina; and his fur baby Hannah Gray.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Robin Gray;
his mother and stepfather, Patricia and Fred Antoine; his sisters,
Rhonda Fultz and Cindy Cyprian (Earvin Cyprian Jr.);
and his brother, Edwin "Bay Bay" Gray. Although Daniel had no
children of his own, he had many beloved fur babies, Stella Rose
and Whisky, and was a father figure to his nieces and nephews:
Lacy Gray, Anthony Williams, Kalen Gray, Ariane Williams, and
Matthew Gray, as well as to his great-nieces and great-nephews.
He also leaves behind countless cousins and an abundance of
friends who became like family over the years.
His warmth, humor, and unmistakable laugh will be dearly missed,
but his spirit lives on - in every shared story, every revved
engine, and every celebration in his honor. Those who knew
Daniel are invited to carry on his tradition of love, laughter, and
togetherness. In his honor, raise a glass, light a cigar, share a story,
or take a drive down your favorite road - just as
Daniel "Big Poppa" Gray Jr. would have wanted.