Daniel A Neilson

January 1, 1956 - June 7, 2017

Daniel A.Neilson age 61, passed away June 7, 2017. Daniel was born in Buffalo on January 1, 1956, son of the late Kenneth Earl Neilson and Mary Lois (nee Murphy) Neilson. Beloved husband of Barb (nee Schamber) Neilson; loving father of Eric ( Kelly), Lindsay Neilson and dog Holly. Step son of Ann Neilson. Proud grandfather of Ju-ju; loving brother of Peter, Mark, Steven, David, Joe, Keith and Alan and uncle to all of their children. Daniel loved all his extended family including Connie and Gary, Mike and Pat, Tom and Phyllis, all his nieces and nephews, Andy, Ryan and Rob. He was a sports fan especially his Sabres, Bills and his NT Hockey Boys. He loved spending time in his lounge chair watching NCIS, Criminal Minds, or old war movies especially Tora- Tora- Tora and The Day After Tomorrow, he also enjoyed listening to his John Valby tapes and CD's as well. When Daniel wasn't in front of his TV, he enjoyed relaxing on the back deck overlooking the pool, admiring his birds and other "wildlife". At Christmas, you were not allowed to touch his TV remote, as you can never get too much of the 24 hour straight marathon of "Christmas Story". He loved his wife Barb's Spaghetti and Meatballs, Diet Pepsi, Coors Light, Twisted Teas, Pizza, Ding Dongs and Ho-Ho's, and of course Troyer Farms Plain Potato Chips. Daniel loved family trips to different islands (something about the onion rings n the Bahamas made them special). He was dedicated to his job and UPS for 30 years. The Family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday June 11, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda. Where a Memorial Service will begin at 12:00 PM.