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Daniel Grondal Obituary
September 14, 2021
Daniel J Grondal beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Candlewood Lake in Danbury on Tuesday September 14, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born in Liege, Belgium and moved to Newtown, CT with his parents and sister. Dany graduated from Newtown High School in 1972 followed by his service in the U.S. Air Force from 1972 thru 1976. He was a self-educated engineer who secured patents for his emergency exit designs and spent his career working as an engineer in this field.
Dany is survived by his beloved daughters and their spouses: Shanon and Lewis Pittsley of Southington, CT and Sarah and Timothy Otano of Temecula, CA. He also leaves 4 grandchildren: Mackenzie, Isabelle, Madeline, and Aiden. He leaves his sister Miriam Grondal and his former wife Marion Wilkes. He is also survived by a large loving extended family and many dear friends who will miss happy hours at his home on Candlewood Lake.
In his leisure time, Dany loved hanging out at the lake with friends and family and enjoyed playing the guitar. Dany was always the life of the party and enjoyed taking everyone out on the boat either for a tour of the lake or tubing. His favorite saying was "there is never a bad day on the lake" and he made that true.
Services will take place in June of 2022 at Honan Funeral Home in Newtown, CT. The funeral home can be contacted closer to that time for details. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dany's memory to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org To leave an online condolence visit www.honanfh.com
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Brian J. Croal
September 14, 2024
Hey Dany,
I'm thinking of you on the third anniversary of your passing from this world to eternity. You are safe from this upside down world we live in. Three years ago I sadly added your name to the ever growing list of my friends and family members who have passed away. I keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers and one day we will celebrate together in eternity. Until then, the memories I hold dear will gladden my heart when I recall how I enjoyed our time together. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Brian Croal
Larry Pinkham
September 3, 2022
My name is Larry Pinkham I was stationed with Dan at Loring AFB, Electric shop for 1973 to 1976. He was a good friend and a great person. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Brian James Croal
December 4, 2021
This was a day at the lake. Hanging out on the deck wearing cycling hats. Dany's wondering " What the heck do I have on my head" ?
Brian James Croal
December 2, 2021
We miss you Dany. You were a good friend and I was fortunate to have you as a pal for over 30 years. You were an inspiration to us right up to the end. I was happy you got to go home to the lake before you passed. You will be missed and forever in our hearts. Brian
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