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Daniel Moynihan Obituary
SHREWSBURY - Daniel J. "Dan" Moynihan, Jr., 79, of Shrewsbury, former Assistant Executive Director of the Worcester Housing Authority, died Monday, December 14, 2020 after a brief illness.
He leaves his loving wife of 55 years, Jane C. (Carrigan) Moynihan; their children: Daniel Moynihan and his wife Kathleen, of Needham, and Beth (Moynihan) Foley, of Austin, TX; their son-in-law, James Wilson; and their grandchildren: Timothy Moynihan, of Washington, DC, Peter Moynihan, Charlotte Moynihan, both of Needham, Matthew Wilson, of Boston, Lily Wilson, of Westborough, and Patrick Foley, of Austin, TX. Along with his parents, the late Daniel J. Moynihan, Sr. and Mary (Ford) Moynihan, Dan was predeceased by his daughter, Mary Lynne (Moynihan) Wilson; his son-in-law, Richard Foley; and his siblings: Thomas, Francis, and Mary Moynihan.
Born, raised, and educated in Worcester, Dan was a member of the Navy ROTC program at the College of the Holy Cross and graduated with his B.A. in 1964. Following his graduation from Holy Cross, he began his service in the Navy and proudly served his country for many years, in both active duty and reserve. Dan achieved his Master's in Social Work in 1966 from Boston College School of Social Work. He retired after a lengthy career in the Worcester Housing Authority, and retired as a Captain in the U.S.N.R.
He was proud of his Irish heritage and loved anything pertaining to Ireland. Dan was an avid reader and known history buff. Dan enjoyed travelling throughout New England, especially to Newport, RI and Ogunquit, ME.
Dan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Food for the Poor Program, 44 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be forthcoming. Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home is honored in assisting Mr. Moynihan's family with arrangements. To leave a note of condolence for the family, please visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Esther Abisamra
December 13, 2022
A wonderful boss at Worcester Housing. He is missed.
Bernard Guarini
December 13, 2022
Dan,
Your out stretched hand and inviting smile are continuing to do you well in your new venue. Bernie G.
Ron Coulter
January 12, 2021
With sympathy to the Moynihan family on the loss of Dan. I was also a Holy Cross classmate of Dan and we ran a platoon in the NROTC unit in our senior year. He was a loyal and dependable shipmate and he always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face. Rest in peace,
Ron Coulter, LtCol USMC (Ret.)
January 3, 2021
Jane and family,
The good lord will accept Dan with open arms because of his super kind ways and infectious godly smile.
Charlotte and Bernie
John J Smith
December 31, 2020
With prayers, condolences and Best Wishes to Dan's family. We served in the Navy upon graduation from the NROTC program at HC and had many classes together. He will be missed from our ranks.
CAPT John J Smith USNR, '64
Jahn Gannon
December 28, 2020
Dear Moynihan Family, Dan was a couple years ahead of me at Holy Cross. It was easy for me to connect with him because his father, Big Dan Moynihan, had been my history teacher at Worcester South High School and, along with his wife Mary, friends of my parents from youth. Both men good-humored, Irish proud, and always ready with a warm greeting and encouraging word. Big Dan would load us up with heavy reading assignments and dismiss us with the comment, "Don't talk about me on the bus!" Young Dan had his Dad's amiable personal qualities and unfailing Irish wit. I am grateful for both men's presence in my life.
Joanne and Jim Lennon
December 24, 2020
Jane and family we are so sorry for your loss! Dan was a great husband father and grandfather. I´m at a loss for words and want to offer my sincerest sympathy to your family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Chief James M. Gallagher (WPD, Ret.)
December 24, 2020
So very sorry to learn of Dan's passing. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with him as city employees and served under him in the Naval Reserve. Dan was a real gentleman, never angry, never flustered. Truly one of a kind. May he rest in eternal peace.
John Gardiner
December 23, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was a great board member of the Worcester Comprehensive Early Education and a better friend. Always ready to help any one in need. He will be missed very much by his family and friends. My condolences to Jane.
John Rodriguez
December 23, 2020
My condolences to Jane and the family. Dan was the best! He was like a father figure to me. I will miss him greatly. He thought me everything I Know. He is now one of the Angels in heaven watching over your family. His laugh and his great sense of humor and his kindness will always be remembered!
John & Louise Schofield
December 23, 2020
Jane, Beth and Dan, we are so saddened by Dan´s passing. He was the best; always quick with a compliment and hearty laugh especially when we called him "Kenny"..What a great guy! He will be so missed. Our sincere condolences. John & Louise Schofield
Tom and Jan Dexter
December 21, 2020
We will miss our dear friend Deputy Dan who was the most pleasant man we ever had the privilege to know. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful wife Calamity Jane. May Dan Rest In Peace
Love
The Dexter´s
Jody Kennedy Valade
December 20, 2020
I was so sorry to hear about Dan´s passing. Such a genuinely kind and decent man. Always loved running into him. Sincere sympathy to Jane and your entire family on such a tremendous loss. I will always remember him with fondness. May he rest in eternal peace.
Paul Conzo
December 20, 2020
My heart goes out to you and your family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Esther Abisamra
December 19, 2020
Dear Jane, please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. Dan was a wonderful manager to work for at Worcester Housing. I will miss his kindness and sense of humor. May God comfort you and your family.
Wanda Alvarado Eaton
December 19, 2020
You are a soul that will be truly missed. May you watch over the ones you left behind. May you r.i.p and enjoy the fruits of your labor here on earth in heaven now. You are an angel who taught me so much. Me manny and obi will never forget you and all you gave to us and others in the valley.
Angela and Bernie Dow
December 19, 2020
Dear Jane, Family and Friends,
We are so saddened by the sudden passing of this wonderful, family oriented true Christian gentleman.
Dan always greeted you with a warm, caring smile and ALWAYS spoke with such love, pride and devotion about his wife, children, family members and friends. A mean word from him was NEVER uttered nor ever touched his lips.
A true Irishman he was and loved his alma mater The College of the Holy Cross.
We will truly miss Dan for the rest of our lives and hope and pray that we will meet him again as he rests in eternal peace in Our Lord´s Heavenly Kingdom.
Please find comfort and consolation in reminiscing about Dan´s love for all of you, his life accomplishments and memories of this kind, generous , loving and humbled Man of God.
With deepest sympathy,
Angela and Bernie Dow
West Boylston, MA
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