Daniel James”Danny MacNeil 63, of East Bridgewater, died unexpectedly on Tuesday March 1, 2022.
Born November 8, 1958 in Boston, he was the son of Diane (Orth) MacNeil of Whitman, and the late Alexander MacNeil.
Danny was a graduate and valedictorian of both Weymouth Vocational Technical High School and Franklin Institute and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern University.
He had a long and successful career in IT and took great pride in his work. He had worked as the Chief or Assistant Chief of IT in many businesses in the area including Spacelabs, South Shore Hospital, Dedham Medical Center, Codman Square Health Center, the DotHouse Health Center and the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center.
He loved Motor Cross Racing, and had raced from the 70’s through the 90’s and became a veteran expert and NESC alumni. While racing # 61 Danny had won many awards, consistently placing in the “Top Ten” of each race.
He had served as an assistant Cub Scout leader.
Danny had a great sense of humor and loved telling stories and jokes! Danny was very smart, was eager an willing to share his knowledge and experience.
In addition to his mother Diane, he is survived by his wife Eileen (Dolan) MacNeil, his children Alex, Hannah and Danielle MacNeil all of East Bridgewater, his brother Paul MacNeil of Whitman, his sisters Donna MacNeil of TN, Janet MacNeil of Plymouth, Karen McKenna and her husband Tom of Halifax and Catherine MacNeil of Bridgewater. He is also survived by his grandchildren Lucy and Ari many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews as well as his aunts and many cousins.
Family and friends are invited to attend his visiting hours on Tuesday March 8 from 5-8 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, and his funeral services on Wednesday March 9 at 9:45 AM from the Chapel, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will be at a later date.
Donations in his name may be made to your local food pantry.