Daniel F. D’Aloia

Daniel F. D’Aloia, age 85, of Wayne, passed Tuesday, April 9, 2024 with the comfort of his family by his side.

Dan was born in Passaic County to Paul and Anna D’Aloia and resided in Nutley NJ growing up.  He graduated from Nutley High School in 1956 and went on to get a Bachelor of Science degree in Business at Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He landed his first job out of college at Prudential Life Insurance but spent much of his career as a General Sales Manager at Bell Atlantic in Newark NJ.  

Dan served in the United States Army Reserves from 1961 to 1967 during the Vietnam war.  He met the love of his life Gail Sylvester at the beach in Point Pleasant NJ in the summer of 1963.  They married in 1968, settling down as a married couple in Nutley NJ, and started their family a few years later when little Danny was born in 1971.  Wanting to grow their family, they purchased their first house in Wayne NJ which would end up being their forever home.  They welcomed Danielle and Darren soon after but the family grew even further when Dan and Gail took Nikki and Kristen Kalooky under their wings.  Dan’s family wasn’t complete until loving daughter-in-law Carina joined the family and brought Ava and Thomas into the world making him a proud grandpa.

Dan was a fun-loving soul with the brightest smile who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.  Dan had a passion for fig trees, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, pepsi cola and sports of which he was often found talking to friends and family about.  But more than anything, he loved his cars, especially his Jaguar XKE.  He loved spending time on the deck at his shore house with family and friends, and loved going out for a ride on his boat where you could hear his music blasting through the lagoon.  A lover of animals, Dan always had food ready to welcome and feed a walking neighborhood dog, a stray cat or a family of deer.  He also had a talent for music and singing, celebrating joyous milestones in others' lives with a personalized song accompanied by his guitar.  Dan loved to travel and went on the trip of a lifetime to Italy where he visited the town of Bovino Italy to see where his father grew up.  But he was just as happy at home watching his favorite TV shows including Happy Days, Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, Two and A Half Men and Family Feud.

He was dedicated to maintaining and fostering relationships. He remained close with his childhood best friend as well as all the best friends he made along the way.  Dan looked forward to his annual trips to Sanibel Island, as well as attending his high school reunion every year.  Dan's love knew no bounds and welcomed everyone he met, making them feel like part of the family.  He went above and beyond to care for others in need.  Dan made sure to stay connected with phone calls and visits always ensuring that loved ones felt his presence in their lives.

He had a way of keeping memories alive through his storytelling, ensuring that the legacies of those who had passed continue to live on today.  Dan will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His kindness, love, laughter and zest for life will forever be remembered and cherished by those whose lives he touched. May he rest in peace, knowing that his legacy of love and compassion lives on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Daniel is survived by his wife Gail of Wayne, their three children; Dan and his wife Carina; Danielle; Darren and his partner Abigail Zagariello;  his two grandchildren; Ava Grace and Thomas James; his two beloved ‘bonus’ children; Nicole Stegen and her husband Brian; Kristen Kalooky and her partner Tom Walsh; his sister; Lucille Tabasso; his brother; Carmine D’Aloia and his partner Debbie Bellucci; his brother-in-law; George Sages; and a large, extended very close family of beloved sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Daniel was predeceased by his sister; Margie Sages and his brother-in-law Sal Tabasso.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Judes or FOWA Rescue (Friends of Wayne Animals) would greatly be appreciated.