Daniel J. Longenberger age 88 of Davie, Florida, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on August 7, 2022. He was born in Elmira, New York on May 26, 1934 to the late Richard and Bernice Longenberger.
He went on to serve his country from 1951 to 1971 in the United States Air Force. Once he retired, he worked in the private sector, testing military simulators for the United States government.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Longenberger and his sister, Elaine Daily.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Marie Gotowala; children: Linda Rothwell and her husband, Marty and Daniel J. Longenberger, Jr. and his wife, Allison; grandchildren: Lory Wells and her husband, Daniel, Jeremy Cox and Meaghan Longenberger; great-grandchildren: D’Shaun Wells and Tristian Wells; step-children: Teri Sadler and Edward Gotowala and step-grandchildren: Joseph W. Sadler, Jenevieve Sadler, Anthony Gotowala and Alexandra Williams and her husband, Dylan and their baby, Charlie.
Member of St. David Catholic Church, Hollywood, Florida and St. Gregory Catholic Church, Plantation, Florida where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Life After 50.
Memorial Gathering to be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with Tributes of a Lifetime and Prayer Service at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.
For those unable to attend, the family is offering LIVE streaming of the service on Friday, August 26th, 2022 beginning at 5:00 PM. The link to attend LIVE is on the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page at: Hover & Click to the Right of the Arrow —> BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE
Memorial Mass to be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 200 N. University Drive, Plantation, Florida 33324.
Urn committal to be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 South State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida 33449. Please meet his family in Lane #3.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the DAV, where Daniel has been donating since 1983, at:
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 (833)-829-7066
DAV Honor Guard – ID # 21014322; reference # 22GNS1A0000NA2
Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel
Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel
St. Gregory Catholic Church
South Florida National Cemetery
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Claire Clemente
August 15, 2022, 12:45 pm
Marie and Family,
Our sincere condolences. Dan was such a great man and will surely be missed. Ron and I enjoyed being with him during Life After Fifty dinners. He was a friendly and kind individual.
Ron and Claire Clemente
Jim, Mary and Ian Parry
August 15, 2022, 2:44 pm
Dan was one of our best friends and we enjoyed many wonderful cruises and life experiences with him and Marie. He was an exceptional man and patriot. His warmth, his smile, his generosity and total devotion to his wife and country will never be forgotten. We will be here for Marie to share our remaining years until we can all be reunited in Heaven. Rest in Peace, Dan. We love you.
With deepest sympathy to Marie, family and friends,
Jim, Mary and Ian Parry
Adrienne J Kern
August 20, 2022, 8:52 pm
Dan was a wonderful husband and companion for Marie. we used to play crazy poker games once a month and also go out to dinner once a month. My husband died this past November and I always thought Dan and Dick were so much alike. My husband died on A Sunday Morning the 7th day Dan also died on a Sunday on the 7th day of the month. They both were in the Air Force so will be both in the military cemetery. My deepest sympathy to my longtime friend Marie
and her Family. R.I.P Dan till we meet again. Love and prayers Adrienne Kern
Joseph Cavallo
August 26, 2022, 9:17 pm
Dan was a wonderful human being, a loyal friend, faithful husband, father and grandfather. They don’t make them like him very often and we were honored to have been his friends.
May God rest his beautiful soul.
Joseph Cavallo
Barbara Kiousis