Donald Dannelly

Donald Dannelly obituary, Glenolden, PA

Donald Dannelly

Donald Dannelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McCausland Garrity Marchesani Funeral Home & Crematory on Dec. 9, 2025.
Donald E. Dannelly "Don" age 66 of Delaware County passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025 at Riddle Hospital with his sister by his side.
Don was born in Darby, Pennsylvania and raised in Aldan for most of his life. He was a graduate of Lansdowne-Aldan High School and had attended RETS for electronics.
Don worked mostly in sales in many different industries.
He was a member of the Collingdale Fire Company Station #33 and formerly was a dispatcher for Aldan Town Watch
He enjoyed collecting trains and Beer Steins in addition to going on adventures with his friend Steve.
He is predeceased by his parents Donald and Anna Dannelly, Sr. and his girlfriend Marie Ruhl.
Survivors: Loving brother of Diane (Tom) Koch and Marie (Dave) Moore, a nephew, great nephew and great niece as well as many cousins and friends.
Services are private
In Memory of Don contributions to the Collingdale Fire Company #33, P.O. Box 1316 Collingdale Pa 19023 would be appreciated.
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