John David Daly Sr.

1932 - 2025

John David Daly Sr

October 10, 1932 - July 6, 2025

On Sunday July 6, 2025, John David Daly Sr, age 92, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home. Survived by his daughter, Deborah A. Daly; grandchildren, Ryan and Nicolas Daly; son and daughter in law, John and Karla Daly; stepdaughter, Pamela Malara, as well as extended family and friends. He was predeceased in death by his second wife, Carole Daly; stepson, Mark Smolen; father, Mark Daly; mother, Alberta Webb Daly, and brothers, Edward (Ted) and Frederick (Albert) Daly. Born on October 10,1932 in Irvington, NJ, known as Pop, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend devoted to his family and home. The youngest of three brothers he enjoyed swimming, playing baseball, soccer and ice skating. After graduation from Irvington High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Japan and Texas as a Radio Operator. He married his first wife Mary, started his family and Debi was born in NJ, Then he found employment and relocated to the Washington metropolitan area where John Jr. was soon born and the family bought their first home and moved to Lanham, Maryland. He had a career with the Department of Defense as an electronic technician and remained employed for 30 plus years, retiring in 1997 as a Computer Specialist ending his stellar career with Harry Diamond Laboratories in Woodbridge, Va. In retirement, to keep busy he worked for Ace computers in downtown Fredericksburg where he was known as "Honest John." He eventually became the sole proprietor, renamed it Ace Plus Computers and for many years operated it on his own and then during the covid shutdowns he completely retired and closed the shop at the age of 88 years old. He enjoyed being a Hamm Operator (WA4 YEZ). He also liked to play cards, run and fish and he loved his boat as well as traveling across the globe with his wife Carole, to many places including Lancaster PA, Banff Canada, Hawaii, Ireland, Australia, Hong Kong just to name of few. His main joy came from spending time with his children, visiting relatives with them, going on vacations, watching Hallmark movies, going to the Redskins football, the Nationals and Orioles baseball games, golf tournaments and watching them on TV together. A viewing, memorial service, funeral and memorial luncheon will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, Covenant Funeral Home,10830 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, Va 22408, viewing 12 p.m., memorial service 1 p.m., funeral procession to Oak Hill Cemetery, 1902 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, funeral 2 p.m., Internment private. Memorial Luncheon 3 p.m., with family and friends, Tapas Rio, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. In Lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy and memorial contributions may be made in John D. Daly Sr's. Name to Tunnel to Towers, https://t2t.org/donate/ or NIH Children's Inn, Ways to Give - The Children's Inn at NIH.

Online condolences and guest book can be found at: Covenant Funeral Home Covenant Funeral Service Fredericksburg, VA.