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Daniel Boland Obituary
Daniel Thomas, 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his home in River Edge, NJ.
He was born on August 11th, 1960 to Edgar J. Boland and Mary P. Boland (Young).
Dan was preceded in death by his father Edgar J. Boland and is survived by his wife Eileen Boland (Costello) of River Edge, NJ, his sons Matthew of Long Beach, NY, Thomas of Washington, DC, and Sean of River Edge, NJ, his mother, Mary of Rutherford, NJ, his sisters, Cathy Longo of Glenside, PA, Linda Abraham of San Francisco, CA and Maureen Boland of Wyncote, PA, as well as his loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Their tremendous loss is heaven's gain.
Dan grew up in Rutherford, NJ, and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1978. He received a BS in Accounting from Villanova University in 1982 and an MBA from Fordham University in 1989. He was a Vice President at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ in the wealth management division as a financial advisor.
Dan married fellow Villanova graduate, Eileen. They were happily married for 30 years and had 3 sons; Matthew, Thomas and Sean, who were Dan's pride and joy. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend. Dan developed an early and lifelong passion for sports. He and Eileen raised their family in River Edge, NJ where Dan was very involved in the community, coaching multiple teams over many years. He was one of the founding members of Fr. Solanus Casey – Bergen 32 - Ancient Order of Hibernians, where he participated in a range of events for a variety of charitable causes. He loved family, friends, Villanova basketball, Giants football, and St Patrick's Day parades.
A Funeral Mass will be offered Monday, October 24th, 11 AM, St. Peter the Apostle Church, River Edge. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. The family will be receiving family and friends on Sunday, October 23rd beginning at 3 PM and concluding at 8 PM at the Beaugard-McKnight Funeral Home, 869 Kinderka-mack Rd., River Edge.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to "MSK" and send to the Office of Development, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Attn: Lauren Kelly, 885 Second Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Please indicate on the check that the gift is in memory of Daniel Boland.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Boland
Gerard Leen
October 24, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss.
The Leen family
Aixa Smith
October 24, 2016
Eileen, Sean, Tom and Matt, we are so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for the family. I hope it comforts you to know that all of us who knew Dan share your grief. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed. Paul, Aixa & Lenny
Tom and Debbie Duffy
October 22, 2016
To the Boland Family,
Debbie and I are so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. We would be there to pay our respects in person but unfortunately we are in Germany this weekend. Please know that you are in our prayers.
October 22, 2016
Our Hearts are with you at this difficult time! Love from the DiLascio Family
October 21, 2016
The Boland Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Dan. Your family is in our prayers.
The Belenets, Bushek, Polachek, Balto Families
October 21, 2016
Very sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace, Brother.
Jimmy Noonan
October 21, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Dan. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Madeline, Victor and Alexa Dellatorre
Lisa Natelli-Dunlop
October 21, 2016
Eileen, Tom, Matt, and Sean - we are heartbroken. Dan will always have a special place in our memories and our hearts. We are here for you and keeping you all in our prayers.
Dan, you will be missed terribly.
Mary Suminski
October 21, 2016
Thinking of you, Eileen, Matt, Tom, Sean and all of your family, with a heavy heart and much love. We'll always remember Dan's easy smile, ready jokes and true kindness. Praying that you'll be comforted by happy memories and your strong faith, knowing that he's with God and you'll see him again. Mary and Rick Suminski
beth hassel
October 21, 2016
Eileen and Sean and All,
Know of my promised prayers for all of you as you give Dan to our God and you walk this new journey. Dan will be with you....
Love,
Beth
Jim & Cyndy Murphy
October 21, 2016
Our deep sympathy and prayerful condolences on the loss of such a special member of this beautiful family.
Susan Horowitz
October 21, 2016
it is with a heavy heart I write this. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Eileen and the whole family. Dan was a special person and will be missed greatly by many.
Loni Parent
October 21, 2016
Dan was truly one of the great ones! His family and friends have lost a caring, thoughtful, true to himself and others special person. Dan was very special to our family and we are saddened by his passing. Our deepest sympathy to the Boland family.
Much love- Loni, Ken, Jessica, Aleks, Makenzie and Jordan
October 21, 2016
Our hearts grew heavy with the news of Dan's passing. Please know your family is in our hearts and prayers and that his fun, kind, and loving presence will always be missed. - Love, the Pierce Family
October 21, 2016
May God hold you close in this time of great sorrow.
Deepest Sympathy, Greg, Heather and Chelsea Andrews
Lynn
October 21, 2016
The Boland family,
So sorry for your loss.
May the God of love and peace, soothe and comfort you during this difficult time.
Psalms 94:19
My sincere condolences.
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