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Daniel Healy Obituary

Williston, Vt. - Daniel P. Healy, 43, of Williston, Vt., formerly of Groton, died March 8, 2006 in Vermont.

Dan was born on Aug. 31, 1962 in Hartford, the son of Nancy Ann Mlinek Healy Murphy of Groton and the late Thomas J. Healy.

He had graduated from the Sacred Heart School in Groton, St. Bernard High School in Uncasville and St. Michael's College in Vermont. He earned his master's degree in education from Trinity College in Vermont.

For many years Dan had worked in education as a teacher and guidance counselor in Vermont.

While attending high school and college, Dan had worked at the Bridge Plaza Drug Store in Groton and the Gales Ferry Pharmacy.

Besides his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Thomas J. Healy Jr. and Michael M. Healy; a niece, Meghan M. Healy; a nephew, Michael M. Healy; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Sacred Heart Church in Groton. Private burial will take place in the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery in Groton. There are no visiting hours.

Donations in his memory may go to the Sacred heart Church Building Fund, Sacred Heart Dr., Groton, CT 06340.

Byles- Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. is in charge of arrangements .

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Published by The Day on Mar. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Healy

50 Entries

Mike Healy sr.

March 9, 2022

Danny , I can't believe you have been gone for 16 years now. Love and miss you Brother. You have since been joined by several family and friends taken away to soon. Your in good company. I believe one day we will all be together again.

Doreen wilson

March 8, 2008

Danny It has been two years and you are still very loved and very missed.Love Doreen

Dave Kennedy

January 24, 2008

Dear Dan, At first, there was not a single day that passed that I did not think about you and wonder how this could have happened to such a good heart. Now, days go by and although it's easier because you have left all of us with such great memories, I still think it sucks that we didn't get to say good-bye and tell you that we love you so much! I look for your green Vermont plates on cars at your Mom's house on holidays and wish we could crack each other up around the table again. I miss you, Dan. My best to Mrs. Murphy, Mike, Mike and Meghan. Thinking of you!

Imiss Youdan

January 22, 2008

I can't say that I understand the why's or how's of your passing as much as I would like, but the one thing that this time has given me is a greater appreciation for what your life meant to everyone lucky enough to be part of it. Rereading these comments, and seeing that even now people still find their way back here to pay tribute to you, I am heartened. It is a special man who not only believes in the potential of others, but dedicates his life to helping them realize it. You did that for me and I watched as you did it for your friends, for your family and for the hundreds of students you taught. I miss you all the time, and I am not sure that feeling of loss will ever go away, but I now feel something more than sadness when I think of you. I feel hope that the good you did in life is so plentiful that it will always outweigh the sorrow you left us in your death. I feel confidence that I am using the strength you gave me to do something good with my life.

Doreen Wilson

August 31, 2007

Happy Birthday..You are still thought of all the time.
Love Ya Doreen

Mary Murphy

June 2, 2007

Danny was someone who could always make me laugh. All of us who knew him were very lucky.

Doreen Wilson

March 8, 2007

Danny It has been a whole year.How could that be. I still feel like you should be here with us.I visited your grave today and smiled at the great headstone your Mother got.You must know that we have happy thoughts remembering you when we go there.It still hurts and I still miss you. Love you always Doreen

Lyn Porter

November 23, 2006

Danny,
You are missing out on wonderful turkey and all the works and I know you loved the food. We all miss you very much.
Love you,
Lynnie

Jim FitzGerald

November 22, 2006

Some of you wanted a copy of the DVD from Vermont of Dan. (copy is free) Contact me and leave your phone number if you are interested. I don't have your numbers anymore.
Our hearts go out to the family on this first Thanksgiving without Dan. We will all keep him in our hearts during this holiday season.

Doreen Wilson

September 2, 2006

Danny I went to see you on your birthday as I have so many times since you left us.It seems like such a short time ago we were turning 18 together.What happened to our life time? Do you know how much I miss you and how much it still hurts? You took a piece of my heart with you. You forever changed my life for the better. I would not have chosen anyone else to have shared that passage from child to (young) adult with but you. I look at pictures and we are right back there trying to be so grown up and here we are 44 and living in different worlds how did that happen? I will always love you. I know we will meet again. Untill then I am thankfull that you were and are part of who I am.

Happy Heavenly Birthday

With Love Doreen

Jim FitzGerald

August 31, 2006

Today you would have been 44. Last year we celebrated at your house. I have thought about you a million times since you left. I see you everywhere I go. So many little things spark a fond memory. I am thankful for that. And for being my friend.

Jim FitzGerald

August 3, 2006

We had a DVD made of Dan with pictures of his life and the recording of one of the memorial services held in Vermont. If anyone would like information on it, please send me an email. With the summer days and Dan's birthday just around the corner, I think of my friend Dan and miss him so.

April 20, 2006

Paul Skilton

April 13, 2006

Dear Dan,

When I read about your recent passing, I just couldn't believe it. You have always put smiles on others when they were down and out.Everybody enjoyed your sense of humor, especially when you took us on certain trips, such as Ben and Jerry's main ice cream factory. But most of all, you were a great dorm counselor, and a great person to talk to. You will be missed so very much.

Sincerely,

Paul W. Skilton

P.R.S. alum 1990

Mike Healy

April 4, 2006

Uncle Danny, words can't even begin to express how much you ment to Me. You were always there for me and Meghan, as well as the rest of the family. I could not have asked for a better uncle and friend. I was lucky enough to have spent a couple of year in VT, were I got to work with you and see the impact you had on sooo many peoples lives, not to mention my own. You are truley a great person and you will be missed by all of us.

Kay Trudell

April 3, 2006

Dan, I will always remember the wonderful time we had at the supper with some of the PRS staff at that Irish Pub restaurant in Essex Junction. You were such a caring presence on the PRS campus. You will be sorely missed.

kristin Mastne

March 31, 2006

Dear Dan,You will be very much missed and i will always remember how special you were and what you taught me about my education.I want your family to know how special you were.

Marcia Johnson

March 31, 2006

Dan,

I was so saddend to hear about your death, I remember how you used to make me laugh whenever I was down you were a great staff memeber at PRS and I will always remember you in my heart.

March 31, 2006

Troy Haines

March 30, 2006

Dear Dan - I was saddend to hear about your death. what a great friend you were to me. I have missed you alot over the years and wished that I had kept in contact with you. I remember the times when you would wake me up and we would go on our late night runs to the store and get a car full of junk food. and the time we put glow paint on our hands and faces and ran around the dorm scaring the bejesus out of incent sleepers in the middle of the night. I thank you for those memorys and the kindness you showed to all of us. of all the people who made a impact in my life while I was so far from home you were probaly the greatist. dan I will miss you - love Troy P.S. backbacon :)

Tim O'Brien

March 30, 2006

I got to know Dan when i was a student @ Pine Ridge School when he was a Dorm Paent. I and many other students at the Ridge were very fond of him & have many great memeories of Dan . I got a chance to catch up with him @ the last reunion & felt as comfortable talking ot him then as i did when i was a student. (Tim O'Brien class of 87)

Fred O'Neill

March 29, 2006

So many smiles, laughter, wonderful memories from SMC, skiing, driving back and forth to CT. You were a true friend. Peace be with you...everyone should feel blessed to have known you....even for a short time.....

Bernie Ravenelle

March 27, 2006

Danny,

If ever I wondered what the face of God looked like, you answered that question! If I ever wondered what the face of kindness and compassion looked like you showed me that in the beauty of your spirit and your smile. If ever I wondered what the meaning of goodness was, all I had to do was look at the gift you gave to all of humanity. You gave of yourself, over and over and over again. You held out the hand of friendship to everyone. You touched my life with your love and your generosity of spirit. I count myself blessed to have been in your life and to have experienced your love! I have been blessed to have seen the beauty of your soul in those eyes of blue! Good night sweet Prince!

Lyn Porter

March 27, 2006

Danny, You were and always will be one of my best friends. You made me laugh when no others could for that I thank you. I will miss our times together and our laughter. You will always live on in my memory. You are gone from this earth but never from my heart.

Craig Lackey

March 26, 2006

Dan was like a brother to me. He was my daughter's uncle. I'll miss him washing dishes at Thanksgiving and sneaking a cigarette in the garage. He lit up the room when he came in. He was there for our family when our brother Mike died in '98. I love him and miss him!

Martha Roy

March 24, 2006

My husband and I knew Dan for 20 years (from his St. Michael's Days). We were shocked and saddened to hear about his death. We haven't seen Dan in a couple of years but every time we saw him he always had a smile on his face and made us laugh. He was a wonderful person and we are so sorry he is gone. Martha and Stephen Roy

Richard Hanzel

March 23, 2006

Words can never express the sadness I feel. Dan was my friend for 20 years. I don't know how I will survive without him. I will miss him everyday of my life. I was grateful to spend an afternoon with his family after the burial. My heart goes out to Nancy and the family.

Jacob Ashworth

March 22, 2006

I hope that Dan knew just how many friends he really had and how much all of us loved him. Dan was a brother that you always wanted. He was loving,caring, and willing to give a helping hand. Dan always had a way of making people feel welcomed. He always greeting you with his great big smile and warm embrace. He was the kindess person I have even known. I always looked forward to the next gathering knowing that Dan would be there. Life will never be the same without our dear friend although I know his spirit will always be with us. Until we meet again my friend, take care and keep a watch over all of us as you did when you were here on Earth.

Kathy FitzGerald Collins

March 22, 2006

The one thing always noticed when greeting Dan was his beautiful smile, yes, the one that takes his whole face into a swoop of sparkle and shine... just for having seen you. How can you not be amoung us, dear one? Don't worry about us, loving man, your spirit has taken itself home where all things are threaded with peace and all questions finally answered. We will miss you, yes, we will- so stay in touch. We will be looking up on those brightest starry nights.. waiting to see you soar among the heavenly souls who watch over us until we too, shall fly.

John and Marion FitzGerald

March 21, 2006

Dan was the sweetest person you could ever meet. We will miss his great smile and loving hugs. We were so blessed to have shared his life. Our love and prayers to his family.

Mary Moore

March 21, 2006

Dan was my partner in crime. He would always get up and dance where ever we were. We had our last dance in November. I am really going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

HENRY PORTILLA

March 21, 2006

I AM A FRIEND OF MIKE,I SEND MY SIMPATHY TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY I PRAY TO GOD TO GIVE COMFORT TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Jim FitzGerald

March 21, 2006

I am so grateful for the years I had with my friend Dan. He was such a warm, loving and caring friend. I have such great memories of our trips to Maine, on Lake Champlain, and the Christmas celebrations at Richards. I thank God for giving us Dan. I will always miss him.

Sue & Steve Lackey

March 19, 2006

Dan was like a son to us. He was part of our family for 18 years and we miss his smiles, his wit, and his intellegent and thoughtful council. Dan brightened the world where ever he went. From teaching Ping-Pong to a granddaughter to the John Wayne at my parents 50th Anniversary, Dan was sensitive, intuitive and a very giving person. The earth will miss you, Pilgrim.

Marcy Mattsson

March 19, 2006

Dan, I miss you. I am sorry you had to leave us but I know you are at peace and that you feel all of our love. I will miss you at all of our family events and I'll always laugh at that special comment made to my sister when you saw her in my leather chaps and coat!! I love you Dan! My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your family.

Love, Marcy and Lucy

Patricia Hughley

March 17, 2006

The Pratt & Whitney Inspection group

would like to extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Healy family. We are sorry for the loss of your loved one. We all work with Dan's brother Mike Healy.

Sincerely, Dennis, Jerry and Pat.

Frank Rzeznikiewicz

March 16, 2006

Our sincereest apologies for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy. God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.

michael mattsson

March 16, 2006

dan, I'll miss all the laughes we had at my parents gettogethers till we meet again you will be missed sleep well freind. michael

Mike Healy

March 16, 2006

Dan There are a few adjectives I would use to describe this situation but they edit these for content ! You were a great person as well as a good Brother . You will be Truly missed and never forgotten.For that reason you are not really Dead because you will live on in the hearts of those who knew you forever. P.S. put in a good word for me up there because as you know I can use all the help I can get.

Donna Fedors

March 15, 2006

Dan, Our hearts are torn in two we are so sad to lose you. Our memories will keep us strong. Rest in Peace. Love Donna, Pete and Katrina Fedors.

March 15, 2006

Dale Oleksak

March 15, 2006

There are some people who make the world a little brighter just by being there. Danny, you were one of those people. We'll always remember you.

Love, Uncle Butch and Aunt Dale

Linda Mattsson

March 15, 2006

A dear best friend of our daughters so by extension a favored friend of ours as well. Always at our anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, weddings, christenings... as family. We thought of him as such. He is mourned as such. We will miss his presence. We offer our heartfelt condolences to all of Dan's family and friends.

Linda and "Butch" Mattsson

David de la Cruz

March 15, 2006

Dan, you will be missed but never forgotten. I have and will cherish the memories of our working together at Bridge Plaza Drug.

John Whittemore

March 15, 2006

The Healy family and all of Dan's friends are in the thoughts and prayers of my family and me.

Claire Pera

March 15, 2006

Danny is a shinning star; he has touched the lives of many. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family, his many friends and co-workers.

Pat & Brian Haney

March 15, 2006

We are so saddened to hear of Danny's passing. Our time of knowing him began in Groton in 1974. Danny was one of our babysitters and our children remember him with smiles. We moved to Vermont and again, our paths crossed. Danny was a student at St. Michael's and we visited him in Winooski and he was at our home. Our memories are sweet. He was truly loved by all the Haneys and will be missed by many. We thank God to have been a small part of his life.

Kathi Mattsson

March 15, 2006

Danny,

I will miss your humor, your words of encouragment, those wonderful Xmas cards you sent, our walks on the beach. May you be at peace my friend, Love Always,

Your Kat (SMC Class of 84)

BILL AND HARRIET O'NEILL

March 15, 2006

DAN, YOU ARE GONE BUT CERTAINLY NOT FORGOTTEN. YOU TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF MANY CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN YOUR SHORT LIFE. I REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD IN SHELBURNE BY THE POOL, ALL THE BEN AND JERRY'S ICECREAM WE DEVOURED. I MISS THOSE DAYS. EVERYONE WILL MISS YOU.

Tara (Haney) Swift

March 14, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful person. Danny used to babysit for me when I was younger. I remember the fun and games we used to play and how much my brother, sister and I used to get excited. My prayers go out to all the family and friends.

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