Obituary of Daniel Nuñez

Daniel was a father and devoted husband of 65 years, married to our late mother, who he adored.  Their love was a true testament of unwavering commitment and deep affection.  A proud father of four, grandfather of seven, and great-grandfather of three, he built a legacy of love, strength, and resilience.  Deeply hardworking, he instilled in all of us a relentless work ethic that we are forever grateful to have inherited. Though strong and determined, he carried himself with humility, nobility, and a gentle kindness — a rare balance that made him both a guiding force and a comforting presence.

To his family, he was a five-star chef— He had a masterful touch with the seasonings, turning every meal into a feast that we eagerly looked forward to. When he wasn’t in the kitchen, he found joy in watching both action and scary movies, boxing matches and doing crossword puzzles—interests that brought him excitement and laughter and kept his mind active.

Always a great dancer, he never shied away from the dance floor. He made every step look elegantly effortless, and was always the last one standing, dancing long into the night.  His laughter was contagious, and his stories and jokes filled our lives with warmth and joy.

Later in life, Daniel made the most important decision of his life—he chose to be right with God. He dedicated himself to his faith and found peace in reading his Bible. His gentle soul and steadfast spirit will be deeply missed, but his love and lessons will live on in all of us forever.

We love you, we honor you and will carry your memory with us always.

Daniel Nunez entered into rest on February 3, 2025.

Visitation will be at The Riverdale Funeral Home 5044 Broadway New York, NY on Monday, February 17, 2025 from 3pm to 7pm.

Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 W Stevens Ave, Hawthorne, NY on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11am.

Daniel fue padre y esposo devoto durante 65 años, casado con nuestra difunta madre, a quien adoraba. Su amor fue un verdadero testimonio de un compromiso inquebrantable y un profundo afecto. Orgulloso padre de cuatro hijos, abuelo de siete y bisabuelo de tres, construyó un legado de amor, fortaleza y resiliencia. Profundamente trabajador, nos inculcó a todos una ética de trabajo implacable que siempre estaremos agradecidos de haber heredado. Aunque fuerte y decidido, se comportaba con humildad, nobleza y gentil bondad, un equilibrio poco común que lo convertía a la vez en una fuerza guía y una presencia reconfortante.

Para su familia, era un chef de cinco estrellas. Tenía un toque magistral con los condimentos, convirtiendo cada comida en un festín que esperábamos con ansias. Cuando no estaba en la cocina, le gustaba ver películas de acción y de terror, combates de box y crucigramas, intereses que le provocaban entusiasmo y risas y mantenían su mente activa.

Siempre un gran bailarín, nunca rehuyó la pista de baile. Hacía que cada paso pareciera elegante y sin esfuerzo, y siempre era el último en pie, bailando hasta bien entrada la noche. Su risa era contagiosa y sus historias y chistes llenaban nuestras vidas de calidez y alegría.

Más adelante en su vida, Daniel tomó la decisión más importante de su vida: eligió estar bien con Dios. Se dedicó a su fe y encontró paz al leer su Biblia. Extrañaremos profundamente su alma gentil y su espíritu firme, pero su amor y sus lecciones vivirán en todos nosotros para siempre.

Te amamos, te honramos y llevaremos tu memoria con nosotros siempre.

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