Daniel J. Geelan

Daniel J. Geelan, 75, of Suffern N.Y. and East Hampton, Long Island, died on September 21, 2012 following a stroke. Daniel was surrounded by his devoted family at the time of his passing. He was the son of John Geelan, Bailieboro, County Cavan and Mary Geelan (nee Mannion), Glennamaddy, County Galway. Daniel was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen Geelan (nee Doyle), to whom he was married for 50 years. He is also survived by his sons Daniel A. Geelan (Resabel), John D. Geelan, daughters Marie T. Lacey (Frederick) and Courtney A. Geelan, and his grandchildren Isabel, Walsh, Clara, Daniel and Conor. His sister Catherine Cooney, brothers John and William Geelan and many nieces and nephews also mourn his passing.

Daniel was a retired Senior Executive Vice President of Marketing of Comdisco, Inc. He grew up in Washington Heights, St. Rosa Lima Parish, Manhattan and went on to Cardinal Hayes High School, Manhattan College ('59) and earned an MBA from New York University. He served his country and was Honorably Discharged as a Specialist with the U.S.A.R.. Committed to his community, he was the co-Founder of the Rockland County A.O.H. Feis., an Irish festival that brings thousands each year to Rockland County to celebrate their Irish heritage. Daniel also served as Rockland County Aide to the Grand Marshal, New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade.

In retirement, Daniel focused on serving those in need and pain. A daily communicant, and parish member at Sacred Heart Church, Suffern, NY, Daniel was also a Eucharistic Minister to prisoners at the Westchester Correctional Facility and patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Daniel also founded DonateA.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DonateA.com, a charity that provides sports tickets to children and families battling cancer. DonateA.com principally provides tickets to children being treated at Hackenscak Hospital, Ronald McDonald House and Memorial Sloan Kettering. The fact that these children and their families could enjoy a few care free hours in the sun brought Daniel great joy. He was inspired to create this charity as a result of his own battles with the disease.

The wake will be held Monday evening from 7pm to 9pm and Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern N.Y.. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern. Daniel will be interred at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, East Hampton, NY. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Daniel's name to Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, New York.