On Wednesday, October 12 th , Daniel John Paesani, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed  away in the comfort of his home. He was 86. Dan was born on April 21 st , 1936 to Columbia and Biagio  Paesani in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Dan was preceded in death by his sister Virginia and  brother John.

Dan is survived by his wife Jane Sharp Paesani of East Norriton, with whom he had been married since  1991, his daughter Donna and her husband Duane Norris, grandson John Fugelo and his wife Krissi, and  great-grandson John Anthony Fugelo, and his grand-daughter Danielle and her husband Joe Tomaselli.

Dan is further survived by his stepson David Sharp and his wife Rebecca, grandson Spencer and grand daughter Natalie, stepdaughter Kathleen Sharp, stepson George Sharp IV, grandson George V and  granddaughters Jenna Sharp, Rachel Canigiani, and Heather Canigiani.

During his career Dan worked in production planning at UNIVAC, operated a home remodeling business,  became a tavern and restaurant owner, a builder, and a real estate investor. Dan was an avid jazz piano  player, a skillful card player, a tennis coach and player, a chef, a gardener, and was well-versed in  classical philosophy. He enjoyed travelling through the U.S. and Canada by car, especially in the  autumn.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations in Dan's memory be made to the Wounded Warrior  Project or the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.