Daniel proudly served this country as a sergeant in the U. S. Army. He retired from the New York City Transit Authority.
Daniel was a life time member of the masons, African 459 Lodge No. 63 in New York City.
He is survived by his wife Erna Dacres, his son Daniel L Dacres, III and his wife Raquel, his grandchildren Nylah and Jelani Dacres, a sister Norma Taylor and a sister-in-law Nita Dacres and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Daniel's Life held from 11:00am - 12:30pm on Tuesday, January 14 at Fountainhead Funeral Home. The entombment will follow at Fountainhead Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com for the Dacres family.
For those wishing to make a memorial donation in Daniel's name, please send your donation to
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