Daniel H. Henderson Sr.

Daniel H. Henderson Sr., 57, of Meriden, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2022 as a result of injuries sustained in a fall. Daniel was born in New Britain on July 28, 1964 and was the son of Genevieve (Cazzetta) Henderson and the late Donald J. Henderson. After finishing high school, he entered the United States Marine Corp. where he proudly served his country. While serving in the Marines, Daniel was awarded a distinguished medal for being a sharp shooter and was considered for a position on the protection detail for the President of the United States. Daniel worked alongside his son as a carpenter in his son’s business. Dan was a simple man, but most of the time he was the life of the party, either doing funny thing or telling jokes to make people laugh. Daniel was a gifted musician who loved to play the drums and piano. He also loved to study history and fly light winged aircraft such as hang gliders. But it was spending time with his family that Daniel truly loved to do. Family was everything to him and he loved hard! A truly religious man, Daniel has now earned his angel wings. Besides his mother, Daniel is survived by his children; his daughter, Julie Henderson and her boyfriend Brandon Moss of New Britain, his sons; Craig Henderson and his wife Pamela of Southington, Justin Henderson of New Britain, and Daniel Henderson of Meriden. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Anthony Henderson and Joseph Henderson of Southington and by a new baby Henderson who will be joining the family soon. Daniel is also survived by his siblings; his sister, Donna McManus of Meriden, his two brothers, Donald and Jocelyn Henderson of Southington and David Henderson of Meriden and by several nieces and nephews and many great friends. Calling hours for Daniel will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, CT 06489. Burial with military honors will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Oak Hill Cemetery, Flanders Road, Southington, CT 06489.