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Daniel Atilio "Danny" Cruz

1992 - 2017

Daniel Atilio "Danny" Cruz obituary, 1992-2017, Greenfield, MA

BORN

1992

DIED

2017

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Walker Funeral Home

14 High St

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Daniel Cruz Obituary

GREENFIELD - Daniel ""Danny"" Atilio Cruz, 25, passed away on December 13, 2017. Born on July 30, 1992 in Northampton, he was the son of Jose Cruz and Ann Olson Seely.
Danny was a member of the First Congregational Church in Greenfield. He audited art classes at Greenfield Community College. He enjoyed art, music, politics, great foods and mindfulness meditation. His art teacher described Danny as a shining bright light. He founded ""Flaming Dragons of Middle Earth"", was lead singer and traveled with the band. He loved spending time with his friends.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Ann and Richard Seely of Greenfield; his grandmother Betty Schaffer of Easthampton; two uncles: Jon Olson of Weatogue, CT and James Olson of Baltimore, MD and several cousins.
Memorial donations are suggested to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 33 Lyman Street, Suite 205, Westborough, MA 01581. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, Greenfield at a date to be announced later. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home, 14 High Street, Greenfield.

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Published by The Recorder on Dec. 15, 2017.

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Marie Bartlett

January 8, 2018

We were so sorry to hear about Danny. He was such an amazing young man, with such a warm and vibrant presence. He will be missed!

Kathyjo Robbie Tesini

January 6, 2018

So sorry to hear about Danny he was a long time family friend who will be missed take care and God bless you Ann a and Rick

Pam Roberts

December 31, 2017

How sorry I am to hear about Danny's passing. He was such a vibrant being and an enthusiastic participant in Buddy Baseball, always leading us in a rock and roll cheer. All of us at Buddy Baseball will miss him greatly.

I send you my deepest sympathies.

JEFFREY jobst

December 30, 2017

Danny did a lot for Turners Falls High School. He brought together students in a way you could not imagine. He touched a lot of lives! jeff

Martha Lewin

December 26, 2017

I was deeply saddened to hear of Danny's death. He was so full of life and passion for his numerous interests. Danny had rich relationships, and he brought much joy and humor to so many people. He will be missed and remembered.
My thoughts are with you, Ann and Richard.

Cheryl Parker

December 26, 2017

Dear Ann and Richard: I was so sorry to hear about Danny. I'll always think fondly of how excited he'd be at the Church Fair at raffle time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Grace Dow

December 21, 2017

Danny was a young man full of life, and very talkative. I greatly enjoyed playing Buddy Baseball with him, as well as attending church with him when I was younger.

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