Daniel P. MacDonald

Daniel P. MacDonald obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Daniel P. MacDonald

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Corpus Christi Catholic Church

900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446

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25

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446

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Daniel MacDonald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Raffeo - DiCecco Memorial Home, Inc. on Feb. 19, 2026.
Daniel P. MacDonald passed away on February 19, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Daniel and Rita (Eddis) MacDonald. He was married to his beloved wife, Donna (Kern), for 57 years.

Daniel attended Camden County College, Glassboro State College, and Temple University. He owned and operated a real estate and insurance business in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served his country during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his wife, Daniel is survived by his daughter, Donna Hewitt (Ed); his grandchildren, Brittany, Daniel, Kailey, Maggie, Brody, Kaitlin, Jude, Gavin, Colin, Connor, Dylan, Evangeline, Jasmine (Corey), Alex, Kayla (Trevor), Seth, and Damien; his great-grandchildren, Aura, Coleson, Noah, and Caia; his brothers, Joe (Jan) and Jim (Peggy); his daughters-in-law, Alicia and Allison; and Nicole (Butch).

He was predeceased by his sons, Daniel, Jude, and Gabriel.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 900 Sumneytown Pike, Upper Gwynedd Twp., PA 19446. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daniel's memory to the Gary Sinise Foundation at garysinisefoundation.org.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Raffeo-DiCecco Memorial Home. (610) 630-3259

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446

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Feb

25

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.