DANIEL SIRACUSA
November 20, 1961 - February 17, 2023
Obituary
Daniel C. Siracusa, age 61, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 17, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton. He was born November 20, 1961, in Atlantic City, NJ, the son of Frank J. Siracusa Jr. and Ruth Williams.
Dan moved to Wisconsin around 1980 to be close to his brother. He met Joanne Gabriel shortly after, and they were married on May 16, 1992. Dan was employed as a Diesel Mechanic, and he enjoyed his work. He also enjoyed history, turkey hunting, fly fishing, and the outdoors.
Dan was an active member of St. Thomas Church, where he served as the Acolyte Master, served on the Vestry, and worked with their Children's Ministry. In addition, he was a volunteer with the Red Cross for several years.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne; two daughters: Ashley (Humberto) Puga, Amy Siracusa and her fiancé, Eric Yahr; four grandchildren: Hailyn Yahr, Phenix Yahr, Avery Puga and Henry Puga. He is also survived through his step-mother, Andree J. Siracusa; seven brothers and sisters: Donna Lee Siracusa, Steven (Wendy) Siracusa, Diane Siracusa, David Samuelson, Donna Marie Siracusa, Carol (Bill) Siracusa-Little, and James (Jeannie) Baker.
Dan was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Baker; father, Frank J. Siracusa Jr; and sister, Joan Siracusa.
The Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023, at St. Thomas Church, 226 Washington St., Menasha, with the Bishop of Diocese of Fond du Lac officiating. The visitation will be held at the church from 4:00 PM until the hour of service, followed by a dinner. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for St. Thomas Church.
The family would also like to thank the staff at Thedacare Regional Medical Hospital – Appleton for their exceptional care during his stay there.