Daniel Michael Cassidy was a godly man. He was a devoted church member, serving in many capacities over the years. His passion was sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. His gift was helping the poor and anyone in spiritual or physical need. During the final year of his journey he became a Gideon and always had a Bible or New Testament to give to someone who was hurting or seeking.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandy; daughter Shannon and her husband Clark and son Brandon; granddaughter Audrey and grandson Parker; brother Chris; sisters-in-law Cherie and Christine; brothers-in-law Mike B and Mike S; 5 nieces and 3 nephews, 3 great nephews and 1 great niece; father-in-law, Allen; as well as cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends. Daniel was predeceased by his father Harold, mother Mary, and mother-in-law Shirley.
After graduating from high school, Dan attended Oakland University where he met his future wife. He attained his BS in Business from Baker College years later. He was employed by DTE for more than 30 years and worked as a contract employee for DTE for several years after retiring.
Other organizations he was associated with over the years were The Detroit Police Reserves, Leadership Oakland, Deaf C.A.N. (board member) and the Presbyterian Villages (board member).
His hobbies included tending the small apple and peach orchard on his property, bird watching, rock collecting, model railroading, writing, and sharing his ideas and vision with others.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideon's https://www2.gideons.org/ or First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac http://www.fpcpontiac.com/.
A gathering will take place following service.
Modetz Funeral Home in Orion was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandy; daughter Shannon and her husband Clark and son Brandon; granddaughter Audrey and grandson Parker; brother Chris; sisters-in-law Cherie and Christine; brothers-in-law Mike B and Mike S; 5 nieces and 3 nephews, 3 great nephews and 1 great niece; father-in-law, Allen; as well as cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends. Daniel was predeceased by his father Harold, mother Mary, and mother-in-law Shirley.
After graduating from high school, Dan attended Oakland University where he met his future wife. He attained his BS in Business from Baker College years later. He was employed by DTE for more than 30 years and worked as a contract employee for DTE for several years after retiring.
Other organizations he was associated with over the years were The Detroit Police Reserves, Leadership Oakland, Deaf C.A.N. (board member) and the Presbyterian Villages (board member).
His hobbies included tending the small apple and peach orchard on his property, bird watching, rock collecting, model railroading, writing, and sharing his ideas and vision with others.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideon's https://www2.gideons.org/ or First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac http://www.fpcpontiac.com/.
A gathering will take place following service.
Modetz Funeral Home in Orion was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Daniel Michael Cassidy was a godly man. He was a devoted church member, serving in many capacities over the years. His passion was sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. His gift was helping the poor and anyone in spiritual or physical need. During the final year of his journey he became a Gideon and always had a Bible or New Testament to give to someone who was hurting or seeking.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandy; daughter Shannon and her husband Clark and son Brandon; granddaughter Audrey and grandson Parker; brother Chris; sisters-in-law Cherie and Christine; brothers-in-law Mike B and Mike S; 5 nieces and 3 nephews, 3 great nephews and 1 great niece; father-in-law, Allen; as well as cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends. Daniel was predeceased by his father Harold, mother Mary, and mother-in-law Shirley.
After graduating from high school, Dan attended Oakland University where he met his future wife. He attained his BS in Business from Baker College years later. He was employed by DTE for more than 30 years and worked as a contract employee for DTE for several years after retiring.
Other organizations he was associated with over the years were The Detroit Police Reserves, Leadership Oakland, Deaf C.A.N. (board member) and the Presbyterian Villages (board member).
His hobbies included tending the small apple and peach orchard on his property, bird watching, rock collecting, model railroading, writing, and sharing his ideas and vision with others.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideon's https://www2.gideons.org/ or First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac http://www.fpcpontiac.com/.
A gathering will take place following service.
Modetz Funeral Home in Orion was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandy; daughter Shannon and her husband Clark and son Brandon; granddaughter Audrey and grandson Parker; brother Chris; sisters-in-law Cherie and Christine; brothers-in-law Mike B and Mike S; 5 nieces and 3 nephews, 3 great nephews and 1 great niece; father-in-law, Allen; as well as cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends. Daniel was predeceased by his father Harold, mother Mary, and mother-in-law Shirley.
After graduating from high school, Dan attended Oakland University where he met his future wife. He attained his BS in Business from Baker College years later. He was employed by DTE for more than 30 years and worked as a contract employee for DTE for several years after retiring.
Other organizations he was associated with over the years were The Detroit Police Reserves, Leadership Oakland, Deaf C.A.N. (board member) and the Presbyterian Villages (board member).
His hobbies included tending the small apple and peach orchard on his property, bird watching, rock collecting, model railroading, writing, and sharing his ideas and vision with others.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideon's https://www2.gideons.org/ or First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac http://www.fpcpontiac.com/.
A gathering will take place following service.
Modetz Funeral Home in Orion was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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