In Memory of

Daniel

Viola
From
Mary Romanello
Date
Monday, July 18, 2022
Message
I was very saddened to hear this. My condolences to Brian and Melissa and the entire family. I used to be your babysitter back in the day and I remember how genuinely nice and funny your parents were. My prayers are with you❤️
From
The Viola - Kempkes Family
Date
Monday, July 18, 2022
Message
As we sat and spoke about Dan, we tried to come up with a word to describe him. Let me tell you how we came to our conclusion… Dan was born to Lillian and Frank Viola in Yonkers NY in 1939 raised in Mount Vernon and Ardsley. He was a good son and close brother to his sister Linda. After school he joined the AirForce and while stationed in Washington DC met his wife Donna. They married and decided to settle and raise their family in Eastchester to be near family and friends. He found an industry that he excelled in and became a self-taught Millwright. The more challenging the job the more excited he was. He purchased a home and did all of his own renovations including custom building his kitchen cabinets, something he had never attempted before. He had very interesting ideas of what his home would ultimately look like and created a space as unique as he was. He had a love for music which ranged from jazz and classical to Devo, there was no set format. For a man who loved music as he did, he never learned to play an instrument. His record and CD collections are quite extensive. Dan was an avid collector whose interests ranged from historical artifacts to a rattlesnake sculpture, his whaling harpoon to his jeep. He loved art including the original piece he purchased years ago in the village that he proudly displayed in his bathroom. He was thoughtful enough to take it down when his granddaughters came over. He loved good wine, good food, good company and last but definitely not least a good martini. He would always say it’s a classy drink. He was a free thinker, a problem solver and always in the most efficient manner. As advanced as his thinking was, he was also as low tech as his flip phone and his love of his glow-in-the-dark Timex watch. His recordkeeping was second to none thanks to his ever present “pocket ipad”. He could tell you exactly where and what he did on any day of the week going back to when he was a teenager. He was an excellent gardener, a teacher, good friend and a wonderful parent. He loved to share his historical knowledge, his gardens and his homes. He most certainly did NOT like porcupines… The words that describe him to us are Dad, Grandpa, loving partner and for everyone else it’s “Dan”
From
Margaret & John
Date
Friday, July 15, 2022
Message
With heartfelt condolences,
From
Sibylle Deininger
Date
Friday, July 15, 2022
Message
We are so sad and sending you our sincere condolences. He was such a great personality with a brillant mind and his humor will be unforgettable. We are with you in our thoughts. Silent greetings Sibylle, Melissa and Tessa Deininger
From
Love Cate, Jo, Noah and Liam
Date
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Message
Uncle Dan, we love and miss you so much! We are planting this tree to honor you and your love of gardening.
From
Cassandra Dutrey-Ellis
Date
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Message
Uncle Danny planted many seeds, some in the ground, more in souls. May his memory, like this tree, live on to bless the earth and its inhabitants.
From
Cassandra Dutrey-Ellis
Date
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Message
To my beloved cousins, Brian and Melissa, and their dear families, David and I send our love and prayers for comfort in this time of grief. On this day, I am treasuring the memories of family visits with my two fun "city" cousins, my loving aunt, and my absolutely intriguing uncle whom I have always thought of as one of the last "Renaissance" men. My life has been so enriched because you all are in it. My heart and spirit are with you in this time of grief and every day. With much love and condolences, cousin Cassie
From
Laurie Guglielmo
Date
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Message
My sincere sympathy,
From
Trevor Foster
Date
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Message
Dan was a rare person, in the best way. I've really been struggling trying to find the best words to string together about him, but I'm sure his friends and family know this already. I feel fortunate to have gotten to know him over the past two years, yet deprived that I only had two, as I looked forward to his martinis, morning conversations in his garden, along with many other things. I'm going to greatly miss my 'favorite neighbor' as we'd say. The neighborhood already feels empty without him. My deepest condolences to you all.
From
Mary Rodriguez
Date
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Message
With caring thoughts,
From
Rita
Date
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Message
I am sorry to hear that granpa, who we all love, has passed away. I will never forget his laugh and fun he made in every family event that I have joined. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
From
Ally
Date
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Message
I know that there are no words that can alleviate the loss of a loved... so I only ask God to send you enough strength to cope and learn to live with his absence in this earthly world, because I know that he will always be watching over you.... a hug from the distance...
From
Celine Poppendorff
Date
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Message
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly, What is essential is invisible to the eye." I am thinking of you in these difficult times and sending you love and strength.
From
cathy & John Adams
Date
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Message
We met Dan through Delhi friends and loved his Fall house-closing gatherings. Had the chance to meet while in winters in Florida with Linda and enjoy dinners, drinks and laughs together. Never thought those days would end so suddenly. We miss Dan already.
From
Frank Barilla
Date
Monday, July 11, 2022
Message
Vaya Con Dios Primo Dan Hoping You, Bobby and Tony are hanging out together again...