Retired Woodbridge Police Officer Daniel James Fanelli, 63, of Cheshire, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the MidState Medical Center, Meriden. Born in New Haven on June12,1949; son of Margaret Salemme Fanelli of Woodbridge and the late Nicholas V. Fanelli. Daniel was a decorated police officer and was a member of the Policeman’s Hall of Fame in Miami, FL. He was founder of the Warriors of Justice Motorcycle Club and loved to ride his Harley Davidson. Brother of Angelina Fappiano of Woodbridge and Nicholas L. Fanelli Sr. and his wife Geri of Wallingford. Uncle of Brian N. Fappiano and Nicholas L. Fanelli, Jr.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 10:00 with the Rev. Gene Gianelli officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492 or the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech. Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Angie I am praying for you because I know how much you love your brother, Andrea always said he was a very nice man.He is an a place now that is no pain, and he is resting in peace. You have with you the memories treasure them because they don’t leave you. Dear friend I am with you.
He was a good and kind neighbor of mine for several years. Both Amanda Murray and I enjoyed talking with him whenever he came outside. How he loved his plants and motorcycle! God Bless.
Angie
My prayers and best wishes to you and your family. Sorry I could
not be with you at this time. Take care and we will talk soon.
Love
Pat Guarino
My cousin Danny and I grew up so closely and shared so many memories; he had the gentlest of souls even though he teased me mercilessly,but I always knew he loved me. My Mother passed away in February so it has not been a good year. I know my Mom will look after Danny as she did when he was little. He endured so much in his life-from the bravery he showed many years ago as a Woodbridge police officer up until his death; I remember visitng him in the hospital , praying for his recovery after the shooting and just last year he was at Yale and I used to visit him and the minute I walked in his room he would pick up where we left off as kids and all was well with the world. I told him we never should have grown up–we had so much fun with all of our cousins, unlces, aunts and grandparents. My life has been so blessed by Danny being a part of it.
I will miss you so much and love you forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with my very special Aunt Margo and cousins Angie and Nicky and their families. I know for certain I have one more angel looking over me.
Love, Shelly
Dear Angie, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your brother. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you. May all the wonderful memories you have of him help to sustain you during this difficult time. Take care of yourself, and we will talk soon.
Love, Ann Marie
Danny , peace be with you .
Danny , you are going 2 be missed . Peace be with you and your family .
Mrs. Fanelli, Angie and Nick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. My memories of my friendship with Danny always makes me smile. He was a wonderful person. May you find peace in your memories.
Danny, peace be with you.