Daniel J. McMonagle was born in 1929 and was first-generation Irish. While still a student at Holy Souls, he took a job bagging groceries at the local Acme to help support his family.
Dan attended Roman Catholic H.S. (Class of 1948) and always gave his alma mater credit for showing him positive male role models, teaching him responsibility and keeping him out of trouble.
A natural leader, he was a sergeant in the army during the Korean War and was able to earn a bachelor’s degree at LaSalle afterwards.
At all costs, he stood up for what he believed was right and always admitted when he was wrong. He wasn’t the funniest in the room, but he laughed the loudest at those who were. He was devoted to his wife and eight children, extended family, friends and work. He could really jitterbug and was immensely proud of his roots in Co. Derry and Co. Wexford.
Since May 2000, we have missed him every day, especially when we hear “The Fields of Athenry” and “Danny Boy” which he sang so beautifully. Happy Father’s Day Dad!