Daniel Michael Whelan's Obituary
Daniel Michael Whelan, 88, of The Villages, passed away May 30, 2020. Daniel was born on December 3, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Daniel and Alice (McPhillips)Whelan. Daniel married Valene Cooper and she preceded him in death on November 11, 1994. He married Joanna Fitzgerald on August 29, 1998, and she survives.
Daniel loved to golf and bowl, he also enjoyed watching football and baseball. Daniel was of the Catholic Faith. Daniel worked for Acme Markets for 35 years as a Meat Cutter in Pennsylvania.
Daniel is survived by his wife Joanna of 21 years, daughter Valene (Morgan) Fredericks of Florida, son Daniel Whelan of Delaware, daughter Donna (Peter) Sussman of New Jersey, daughter Veronica (Kenneth) Cooper of Pennsylvania, step-son Robert Fitzgerald of Delaware, and grandchildren, Erich, Danielle, Haley and Jack.
Daniel is preceded in death by his parents and first wife Valene,
In inurnment will take place at a later date in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pennsylvania.
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