Dan Linehan

Dan Linehan 44, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2010, with his beloved family by his side. Dan is survived by his wife of nineteen years Diane (Murray), cherished children Siobhan, Patrick and Molly, his dear mother Rose Linehan, loving sister Theresa Spirz, her husband Carl, and their children Christopher and Kelsey, along with many loving aunts, uncles & cousins, both in Ireland and United States. He was preceded in death by his brother Patrick and father Christie. Cherished son-in-law to Jim and Barbara Murray, brother-in-law to Colleen and Larry Strain, Michael and Katie Murray, Ellen and Brad Tham, Eileen and John Grealish, and Elaine and Brad Paulsey. Devoted uncle to Jennifer (Kyle) Woosley, Paul and Eric Strain, Matt, Chris and Lauren Tham, Michael, Patrick, Dominic and Jimmy Murray, Megan and Brian Grealish, and Anthony and Emily Paulsey. He will be dearly missed by all. Dan had great enthusiasm for life and a spirit that filled any room he entered. Totally dedicated to his family, Dan was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, son and brother. Ever loyal to his Irish San Franciscan roots, Dan filled his days with family and friends from near and abroad. Dan had a natural passion and interest in all aspects of life and loved to be involved and a part of many groups, functions and events. His gregarious and jovial nature along with his keen wit and intellect allowed him to become a part of so many lives around him. Dan used his natural leadership abilities to bring people together for worthy causes and for good times. He involved himself in numerous fundraisers for his alma maters, St. Stephens School, and other local organizations to create friendships and community. People could rely on Dan to get the organizational work done, and he did not let them down. He consistently shared his time, talent and resources to make the world around him a little better. He loved his SI classmates from 1983 and the friendships formed so long ago were evident to his very last day. A proud graduate of St. Gabriel School, St. Ignatius College Prep, and the University of San Francisco. A member of the Olympic Club, the St. Ignatius Alumni Board, and St Stephen Finance Council and Men's Club. Dan was invested as a Knight in the Order of Malta in June, 2004. Dan most actively participated in the work of the Order at Saint Anne's Home, Little Sisters of the Poor where he was loved by Religious and Residents alike. He also participated in the annual Lourdes Pilgrimage with the world wide membership of the Order of Malta. Dan spent his entire career in the financial services industry, most recently as Managing Director, National Sales Manager at Nuveen Investments since 2001. Prior to that, he held the same title with United Asset Management and started his career as a financial consultant at Merrill Lynch Investment Services. Friends may visit on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 after 1:00 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, Fulton and Parker Streets, San Francisco, with a Rosary & Vigil Service at 2:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated Monday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church. Interment to follow Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. Parking available at the Koret Center (Parker & Turk Sts.) upper and lower levels. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Daniel J. Linehan Scholarship Fund, St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Development Office, 2001 37th Avenue, San Francisco, Ca. 94116. Online Condolences at www.duggansserra.com.