Daniel Vincent O'Neil Jr.

Daniel V O’Neil was born in Fall River, MA as the second child of Daniel and Agnes O’Neil. Daniel graduated from Durfee High School in 1948. In 1949 Daniel joined the United States Air Force where he served for 22 years achieving the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. While in the Air Force, Daniel received training as an electronics technician and worked mainly on maintaining radar systems. While in the Air Force Daniel was stationed in many locations, such as Saudi Arabia, Okinawa and Vietnam.

While in the Air Force Daniel met the love of his life, Philippa, while on leave in Fall River. After a brief courtship they were married in January 1964. Daniel and Philippa made their home in Mississippi where Daniel was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base. Their two children, Daniel W and Elaine were both born at Keesler Air Force Base.

In 1968, after a 13-month deployment to Vietnam, Daniel was stations at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, TX. After retiring from the Air Force in 1971 the family decided to make their permanent home in Cedar Park, TX.

After his time in the Air Force, Daniel briefly taught at Nixon Clay Technical College in Austin. He then worked at Texas Instruments before going to work for Automation Products Company in 1974. The 3M corporation acquired APC in 1982 and Daniel continued to work for 3M until his retirement in 1991.

In the mid 1970’s Daniel developed a passion for distance bicycle riding and continued to ride into his 70’s. Daniel also enjoyed reading and genealogy research.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents and sister Evelyn and his beloved wife Philippa.

Daniel is survived by his son Daniel W, daughter Elaine and son-in-law Kelly.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills, 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750, US.