Daniel Martin Essig
May 27, 1924 - August 6, 2012
Daniel Martin
Essig, born on May 27, 1924, passed away on
August 06, 2012.
Beloved husband of the late Eleanor. Loving
father of Daniel Jr., Loretta Pichardo, Joyce Hanau, Janet LiDonni, Connie
Kraker and Lisa D'Amore. Cherished grandfather
of twelve and great-grandfather of
one.
Lifetime member of the Steamfitters Union Local 638. Served
in U.S. Navy during WWII. Dan was a plank owner of the U.S.S. Laffey, (DD
724), and survived the battle of Okinawa on April
16, 1945. The USS Laffey was attacked by kamikaze planes and was hit by
six planes and four bombs. Although the USS Laffey took extensive
damage, she survived, but thirty-two men lost their lives and seventy-two were
injured.
Daniel loved his family, friends and the
USS Laffey.
Reposing at the FREDERICK FUNERAL HOME
192-15 Northern Blvd. 193rd Street.
Flushing, New York 11358
Phone: (718)
357-6100
Visiting hours: Weds. and
Thurs., 2-5 and 7-9 P.M.
Funeral Mass Friday: 9:30 A.M. at St.
Nicholas of Tolentine RC Church.
Interment: Calverton National
Cemetery.