Dan DiPasquale, 56, of Howell passed away on Thursday, June 11th,
2020 at home. Dan was born in Jersey City, NJ on May 30th, 1964 to his
parents Chuck & Kitty DiPasquale. Dan moved to Howell at 6 yrs old,
and lived in lived in Howell until his passing.
“Big Dan”, as
he was known, was a member of Laborers Union Local 77 and was an avid
Miami Dolphins fan. He graduated from Howell High School in 1982 where
he played football for the Howell Rebels. As a younger man, Dan even had
a tryout for the Miami Dolphins in Florida. He thoroughly enjoyed
Grateful Dead music, and would attend a concert with his friends
whenever the band was in the area. He also enjoyed playing his guitar,
and would regularly play at gatherings with family and friends.
Dan
was a big man, with a huge heart and a larger than life personality. He
always had a smile, a joke or a funny story to tell you when he saw
you. He was always willing to help out family and friends, and would
give you the shirt off his back.
Dan is survived by his parents,
Chuck & Kitty, and his brothers and sisters, Charles DiPasquale Jr,
John & Debbie DiPasquale, Pat & Rich Hawkins, Gary & Mona
DiPasquale, Susan & John Fagioli, Linda and Wally Clayton, Ray &
Marie DiPasquale, Gene & Tracey DiPasquale, Carolyn & Mike
Culloo, Chris and Tricia DiPasquale, adopted brother Bob & Carol
Johnston, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dan had a very large
extended circle of Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, and many close friends, and
will be dearly missed by all. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and
friend to many.
Arrangements are under the direction of the DiCostanzo family owned, Lakewood
Funeral Home, Howell, NJ. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be
no viewing. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
A Roman
Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St Veronica’s RC Church in Howell,
NJ. Due to COVID 19 requirements this will be a private family
ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org/donate).