John George Daly, Jr. 82, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2012 at Peconic Bay Medical Center, surrounded by his devoted family.
John was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Oct. 23, 1930 to Christine (Walker) Daly and and John G. Daly, Sr. His dear sister Margaret, her husband Bill and their five children survive him.
John attended Cathedral Prep High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. After high school, John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from Dec. 1951—Aug. 1952.
He married the love of his life, Rose Ann McManus of Brooklyn, N.Y. on June 14, 1952. They were fortunate to have had a fulfilling marriage and joyfully celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2012.
John is survived by his wife, Rose Ann, and seven children; Thomas (Rose), John (Maria), Mary Beth (Leo), Patrick, Christine (Jim), Matthew (Laurie) and Ann (Thomas).
John raised his family in Brooklyn, N.Y. and moved to Hampton Bays. He retired to Naples, Fla. and recently returned to Baiting Hollow, N.Y. to be closer to his family.
John was a devout Catholic. He had many family and friends who adored him. In Florida, John volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul. John enjoyed fishing and collecting coins but loved most his dear wife, Rose Ann, and his family.
John leaves behind beloved grandchildren, Erin, Thomas, Kristin, Jenna, Matthew, Michael, Ashley, Brittany, Corin, Tyler, Owen, Liam, Connor, Meghan, Mackenzie, Ariana and Gianni. John also leaves behind his beloved great grandchildren Kaleigh, Copelynn, Brooklynn, Noah and Aubrey.
A wake was held on Nov. 5, 2012 at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral mass was on Nov. 6, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead. Burial followed at Calverton National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, it was John’s wish to have donations made to the American Red Cross, the Wounded Warrior Foundation or to Parkinson’s Research.
