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Dan Miorelli Obituary

Dan Miorelli
Dan Miorelli, 54, of Tamaqua died Saturday, September 14, 2013, at St. Lukes Hospital-Fountain Hill. He died unexpectedly and much too soon, but Dan will be remembered by all who knew him for his sense of humor, his love of laughter, and a heart big enough to match his six-foot-six frame. He was a big man, with a gentle touch. Dan loved all sports, but especially Tamaqua Area High School football where he played and later enjoyed watching his sons, Ryan and Austin, play as well. He could be found on Friday nights in the fall, cheering on the Blue Raiders with a bellowing voice from the top of the bleachers and a bugle to lead the charge. Dan graduated from Tamaqua Area High School in 1977, excelling in football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to graduate from West Chester University with a business degree and played several sports, including boxing, where he finished second in the country as a heavyweight. Dan was active in the community and was never shy about giving his opinion. That served him well on the Tamaqua Area School Board, where he served from 1992 to 1996. He was also president of the Tamaqua Boosters Board and a member of the Tamaqua Football Boosters. Dan was the husband of Cathy (Milot) Miorelli. He was born January 27, 1959, the third son of the late John and Kate Miorelli. Survivors: Dan is survived by his wife, Cathy; his sons, Ryan and Austin, both of Tamaqua; his brothers, Thomas of Arvada, CO and Michael and his wife, Terri, of Allentown. Services: A memorial service for a life well-lived will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 19, at Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church, 44 W. White St., Summit Hill. Calling hours will be 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, in the church. The Zizelman-Roche Funeral Home, Tamaqua, is handling the arrangements.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 17, 2013.

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Terina Oman

September 10, 2022

Dan always had a great laugh & was fun to be around!

Anna Mary Milot

September 10, 2020

Life goes on, but Memories live on forever. I hope you & the boys have many good ones. God Bless & keep you safe.

Margie Simmons

October 2, 2013

Worked with Dan @ Lowes in Lehighton, am friends with Dennis, and my husband Ryan used to see him when he visited Demnis. He was a nice man...I didn't know him well, but he made everyone smile & LAUGH! Soooo sorry for your family's loss!! ?? Sincerely, Margie & Ryan Simmons

September 23, 2013

Cathy & sons, I am so very sorry for your loss!!! I pray for comfort & peace in this most difficult time. I will call. Terina

Robin Post

September 22, 2013

Cathy,
We are so sorry for your loss of Dan.
Our prayers are with you, Ryan and Austin.
Robin, Wilson, Joe and Willy Post

Sue Billig - Coombe

September 20, 2013

Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with you all

Brittany Heffelfinger

September 19, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers your way to be strong during this hard time.

Anna Mary Milot

September 19, 2013

Dear Cathy, Ryan and Austin,
We are deeply saddened to know of your loss. May your memories help to ease the saddness you are feeling. God Bless you and keep you strong now and always. Dan will be a shining star whenever you are looking up in the heavens.
Sincerely,
Jim and Anna Mary

September 19, 2013

Dear Mike, Terri, Matt, MJ,

We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Bob & Claire Aylward

Clare Mengel, Harakal Gonder

September 19, 2013

Cathy, Ryan and Austin, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the great times Dan gave us at Ocean City and the fun we all had. My you know he is your angel and will be watching over you.

Schaeffer, Bernadyn, Suzadail families

September 19, 2013

Cathy and family. Although all the words cannot take away the pain in your hearts may they bring some comfort to you as days go by. Carry your memories close to your heart and Dan will never be far away from you. Prayers and thoughts for you all.

Jim Woodring

September 18, 2013

I idolized Danny when I was a kid growing up in Tamaqua. As an adult I was glad I could call him a friend. Rest in peace my friend.

Michael & Janice (Ceci) Mazur Family

September 18, 2013

Cathy, Ryan and Austin, Mike & family, & Tom,
We extend our deepest sympathy upon your loss. May God and the memories you have with Dan help you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Sue & Ted Clemson

September 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.

Traci Dannenfelser

September 18, 2013

Cathy and The Boys
From our family to yours our most sincere condolences. I know there is such a huge void in your lives right now. We are thinking of you and sending alot of extra prayers.

Joey & Linda Petrole

September 18, 2013

Cathy, Our memories of Dan will always be those of a great friend, golf buddy, and a guy that had the nerve to think out of the box. He will always be with us.

September 18, 2013

Cathy and sons, I am so sorry to hear of Dannys passing, what a sad time in life for a good man to be taken from all of us. I will always remember his smiling face and infectious laugh. God will grant you and the boys the strength to get through this. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cheryl(Inama)and Scott Swinburne and Danielle and Jared Beers

Wendy Dunkelberger

September 18, 2013

Cathy,
May God be forever in your presence and watch over you and your sons providing you with the strength you will need in the days ahead of you. Dan gave you all wonderful memories to hold close in you hearts. God Bless all of you.

Michele Mourey Chamberlin

September 18, 2013

Cathy,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your sons will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you.

Terry Houtz

September 17, 2013

My deepest condolences to a great guy and family. I will always remember the fun times we had so many years ago.

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

September 17, 2013

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS W/U & UR FAMILY. GOD BLESS .

September 17, 2013

Cathy and boys-
So sorry for your sudden and tragic loss.. Sympathy and condolences to you all.
Ingrid Benjamin DeBellas

FAMILY OF ALFONSO AVALLONE

September 17, 2013

Cathy So sorry for your loss

Jamie Folweiler

September 17, 2013

Cathy,Ryan & Austin:
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Husband & father. Dan was a great man that I wish I would have spent more time with (when I had the chance).

He helped me and guided me so much when I was going head to head with the accessibility issues at the High School School Sports Complex. Not sure I would have accomplished as much as I did without his guidance.

His loss is & will be felt by MANY.

REST IN PEACE DAN!!!

Dan Heisey

September 17, 2013

My thoughts are with your family. Keep the memories alive and Dan will always be with you.

Ron and Mary Clemson

September 17, 2013

To the Miorelli family,
So sorry for your loss, Dan was a wonderful guy and surely will be truly missed. We have many fond memories of him. Our prayers are with you and may God help and guide you through this most difficult time.

September 17, 2013

Dear Cathy and Family,
Extending our deepest sympathies to you at this sad time.you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Cheryl O'Connor and Family

Kathy Frey

September 17, 2013

Cathy,
I'm so very sorry. You and your children are in my prayers at this very difficult time. LFS
Kathy (Walko) Frey

Dan and Rose Plesniarski

September 17, 2013

Kathy, Ryan and Austin, we will remember Dan's sense of humor most. This news was most shocking. He will be missed.

Dylan Matsago

September 17, 2013

To Ryan, Cathy, and Austin, I am sorry for your loss. You guys are in my thoughts.

cathy veronsky

September 17, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. May god give you strength and guide you. Cathy, Tamra and Travis Veronsky

Paula Hornberger

September 17, 2013

Dear Cathy and family,
Sending our deepest condolences at the loss of Dan. May God afford you comfort in knowing He has a place for him in Heaven. You are in my prayers. Love, Paula Jo (Lawson) Hornberger

Diane Romano

September 17, 2013

Cathy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God be with you.

Thom Ritter

September 17, 2013

I am very grateful to have known Dan during my time at Tamaqua. My thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and the boys.

joey milot

September 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ryan, and Austin. May the good Lord help you through this time.

Margaret Mollick

September 17, 2013

I met Dan in 1981 - out of college and checking out Texas. He lived with us for a few months -- what a dear! We had sons, too, in college and on their way ... another good guy in the house! I KNOW Cathy and the boys will be comforted forevermore by their sweet memories.

Joe McDonald

September 17, 2013

Mike,

I am very sorry about your brother

CarolAnn Hoppes - Gelder

September 17, 2013

Cathy and family
Mike and family
May you find comfort in your memories and faith.
May angels wrap the arms around you and provide you comfort.
In the coming days when a thought or event brings memories of Dan think of them as hugs from heavens....

Debbie Conrad Johnson

September 17, 2013

Dear Carol & family ..and Tommy too..Please accept my condolences and my prayers for God's comfort for you all. I was so sorry to read about Dan's death.
sincerely..Debbie

Cindy Rygiel

September 17, 2013

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful and loving cousin. Godspeed Dan. The world is a better place because of you. ???

Krista and Chris Casey

September 17, 2013

Mike and Terri and Family: You will be in our throughts and prayers during this time. Sincere condolences.

Sue Bellucci

September 17, 2013

Mike and family; so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. God Bless.

maryann and dora proudlock

September 17, 2013

cathy ,, our hearts go out too you n ur boys,, we are soo sorry too here this ,,dan was a very nice man when we met ,, our prayer go out too u,,,

Janis Pruett Keich

September 17, 2013

Cathy, so sorry for your loss.

September 17, 2013

Although I have not seen Dan in many years, he was a high school friend and will be sincerely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. Sincerely, Ralph Bennett

Jan Miorelli

September 16, 2013

Dan has been a treasured cousin since I married into the Miorelli family 31 years ago. He was a gentleman of conviction with a heart as big as he was. We fondly recall meeting for dinner at the Palma Maria during their Star Wars convention vacation in Orlando. We will miss him terribly.

September 16, 2013

Cathy, So sorry to hear about and the boys loss, we only met Dan once, but we both liked him a lot. God Bless you all.
Carolyn & Charles Martienssen

Holly (Sassaman) Brennan

September 16, 2013

Cathy, So sorry for your loss.

tolan

September 16, 2013

Dan was an amazing person. Freindly,caring,kind,generous,always willing to help anyone. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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