Obituary of John J. Daly

Troy, NY John Joseph Daly, Eighty-Eight years young, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family on July 3, 2020 after a short illness. He was the son of Mary F. Kerwick Daly, and Christopher Daly. John is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Maryann Hurlburt Daly, loving father of Christopher (Marlene Hyer) Daly of California, Heather Daly, Jennifer (Craig) Davids of Schodack, and Stephanie (Daniel) Cahill of Troy. John was the proud adoring Papa of Haley Milos (fiance Frank Schroeder), Isabel Cahill, Hamilton Davids, Lilly Cahill, and Daniel Cahill Jr. John is also survived by his brother Robert (Louise) Daly and his deceased sisters Anna Canfield, Frances Aubin, and his brother Christopher Daly. His nieces and nephews Christine Ladd, Maxine Canfield, Sandra Canfield (deceased), Michael Canfield, Jimmy Charron, Robert Daly Jr. and Michelle Daly. John is also survived by his cats "Princess" and Lucy. From 1953-1955, John served his country as a private 1st class in the US Army, stationed in Germany. John was a self-employed sign painter for over 52 years and Eucharistic minister with Samaritan Hospital for 23 years. He loved to travel with Maryann and his family. His favorite destinations were Alaska, Ireland, Cancun, Florida, Savannah Georgia, but there were too many others to list. He enjoyed the sunshine on his face, elephants, drawing, painting, and other art related hobbies, fishing, cooking, eating, playing cards, and to study world history and religion. His most precious love was being with his family. John was very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His compassion towards others, and most importantly his family, was beyond compare. He always gave far more than received, and when he loved, he never expected more love in return. John never said good-bye. John would always end his visits with until we meet again. It is an understatement that we will be lost without him, but until we meet again, "I love you all with all my heart, do what you have to do be happy in life. Go and be well my family". A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for John on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 119 Broad St. Waterford, NY at 11 am. Those in attendance will be limited to 100 people, facial coverings and social distancing within the church are mandated also everyone will need to register at the door of the church, providing name and contact information. The family of John would like to acknowledge Maryann's devotion and dedication to John throughout the last few years, which made it possible for him to remain at home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to JDRF (www.jdrf.org) in hopes of a cure for type 1 for his granddaughter Isabel, or the Capital City Mission P.O. Box 1999, Albany New York, 12202. Memorial Mass 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, July 9, 2020 St. Mary of the Assumption 119 Broad Street Waterford, New York, United States 12188 I lieu of flowers donations are encouraged to: JDRF (www.jdrf.org) or Capital City Mission PO Box 1999 Albany, NY 12202