Daniel David Greco

Daniel "Danny" David Greco, Sr
Daniel "Danny" David Greco, Sr. of Tampa, Fla., a dedicated family man and compassionate public servant, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 28, 1946, in Orange, NJ, Danny lived in Andover and Barnegat for many years before moving to Florida 8 years ago, and lived a life marked by love, service, and unwavering commitment.
Danny was the beloved son of Leonard R. Greco and Antoinette Greco (DeStefano). He graduated from Livingston High School in 1964 and attended Parsons College in Iowa. He was employed as a Family Service Worker for the County of Essex, New Jersey, within the Department of Citizen Services, Division of Welfare for 30 years, retiring in 2008. His career was a testament to his deep sense of responsibility and compassion for those in need, leaving behind a legacy of care and support for countless families.
Danny's service extended beyond the workplace, touching the lives of his family where he was a pillar of strength for those who knew him, offering wisdom, kindness, and a helping hand to anyone in need.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Antoinette, and by his beloved wife of 46 years, Regina, and is survived by his daughter, Stefani Curley and her husband Sean; his son, Daniel D. Greco II and his wife Kristin, and his grandchildren Austin, Chase, and Audrey Greco. Daniel's role as a father and grandfather brought him immense joy, and his love and guidance will forever resonate in the hearts of his family.
Danny's service extended beyond the workplace, touching the lives of his family where he was a pillar of strength for those who knew him, offering wisdom, kindness, and a helping hand to anyone in need. His memory will be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him. Relatives and friends may visit with the family at Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, N.J., on Wednesday, December 6th from 4 to 8 pm with a wake service at 7 pm. Final committal will be on Thursday, December 7th at 10am; family and friends are asked to gather at the Gate of Heaven Chapel Mausoleum, 225 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ by 9:45am.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to The American Heart Association, or The American Lung Association, as a tribute to Danny's spirit of life.