Daniele
Edmond D. “Chico” Daniele, 78, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona, following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph Louis and Carmel Marie (Santa Croce) Daniele.
Ed married Sue A. Davis on Sept. 2, 1995, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Ed is survived by his loving wife; his four children: Eric J. Stoehr, Erik C. Daniele, Yvonne M. Prevost and Yvette M. Daniele; four grandchildren: Zachary Stoehr, Zen C. Baudoux V, Chantz E. Baudoux and Samantha A. Daniele; four siblings: Daniel D. Daniels, Leonard Daniele, Jennifer M. Musser and Carolyn M. Stout.
He was a graduate of Altoona High School and attended Shippensburg State College. Ed then joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
He retired from Appleton Paper of Roaring Spring, where he supervised various departments. Ed previously worked for F.L. Smithe. Following his retirement, Ed had been a van driver for STA where, during his 15 years he became very fond of the staff, students and his co-workers and vice-versa. They all became very fond of him as he loved to give holiday treats to the children. He was known for having fantastic attention to detail and it could be seen in his immaculately clean van.
Ed was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He was an avid baseball fan and a former baseball and softball player. Ed enjoyed trips to the beach at Ocean City, Md., and Wildwood, N.J., liked taking casino trips and playing pinochle, but especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a very thoughtful and generous person to everyone who knew him.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 511 20th St., Altoona, PA 16602.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
