Daniel T. McNamara

Daniel T. McNamara of Toms River passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the age of 71.
Daniel was born on November 28,1952 in Jersey City to the late Frank and Dolores McNamara. He attended and graduated from St. Mary High School in Jersey City in 1971. During that time he was a talented athlete and especially known to be an incredible basketball player. Following high school, Daniel attended St. Peter University for about a year until he was drafted into the United States Army and honorably served our country for the next 4 years. Daniel was appointed as a firefighter in the Jersey City Fire Department on January 29, 1979. He was proudly promoted to Captain in 1988. During his career, Captain Danny Mac served in the busiest of companies, most notably Engine 10 Truck 12 in the "Valley of Death". He bravely responded to the World Trade Center terrorist attacks in September 2001 to assist in Search and Rescue Missions. After years of dedication and exemplary service, Dan retired from the fire department on July 1, 2009. He will always be remembered as a kind and loyal man who would have done anything for his family and friends. Daniel was loved and admired by anyone that had the privilege of knowing him and he will be greatly missed forever.
Daniel is predeceased by his parents, Frank "Mack" McNamara; Dolores Appleman.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Charlotte Primaterra McNamara; son, Vincent Civile and his wife Laura of Beach Haven West; daughters, Victoria Coppola and fiance Chris Diaz of Lanoka Harbor; Brittany Koster and her husband Robert of Lanoka Harbor; brother, Frank McNamara and his wife AnnMarie of Branchburg; sisters, Arlene Kelly of Middletown; Carol Canetti and her husband Brian of Wildwood; MaryEllen Traino of Toms River; Grandchildren, Christopher Moeller; Angelina Civile; Annabella Civile; Michael Coppola, Joei Civile, and Olivia Civile.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 2pm to 6pm at Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River. Funeral Services will be held at 10am, Monday, April 22, 2024 at Timothy E. Ryan Funeral Home with Burial to be held at William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown.
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