Daniel M Wisnewski of Fairport, NY, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at the age of 36 after a long brave battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He was loved and supported dearly by his loving parents, by his cherished sister Tara and by his huge and loving extended family.
Dan is survived by his proud parents Darlene and Michael, his loving sister Tara and his brother-in-law Rob Gilchrist. He is also survived by many, many aunts and uncles and many, many cousins. He will also be missed greatly by his dog Teddy, who was almost always at his wheelchair side.
Dan was a graduate of Fairport High School and Rochester Institute of Technology where he majored in Computer Science.
Dan loved his golden doodle dog Teddy. They were never far apart and had a special bond. He loved watching his antics and Teddy made him laugh. Dan loved all sports but his favorite was football. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He watched every Bills game on TV more than once. He was also able to attend quite a few Bills games in Buffalo in person. For many years he loved to play video games over the internet with his cousins and other video gaming friends he met from all over the world. One of his favorite things to do was to run the Wisnewski Family Fantasy Football League. He took it seriously and was very happy keeping it up and running.
Dan’s other interests included watching older movies especially the Die Hard Series, Indiana Jones, the Walking Dead series, and Harry Potter movies. He also was a big fan of all of John William’s music.
His family would like to thank his CP of Rochester Therapy family for their kindness, friendship and hard work in keeping him as well as he could possibly be for these past years. We’d also like to thank the nurses and staff at Strong’s 8-3600 unit for their kindness and for the wonderful care he received.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to CP of Rochester, 3399 Winton Road South, Rochester, N.Y. (www.cprochester.org) or the Muscular Dystrophy Association (www.mda.org)
Dan’s family will be having a “Celebration of Life” service in honor of his memory on Saturday, Sept 17, 2022 from 12-3 at Keenan Funeral Home, Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY14450.
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5 responses to “Wisnewski, Daniel M.”
My sincerest condolences to the Wisnewski family and all who loved Dan. I was his MSC many years ago and remember many visits with him. I was always so impressed with his strength, his smarts, and his perseverance. My thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
So sorry to read this. Our families prayers are with you at this time.
Sorry for your loss. I remember Daniel from Brooks Hill. May your memories comfort you. Our prayers are with you and your family.
I am sorry for your loss. Dan was one of my students that I had the pleasure to work with in the therapy pool at BOCES #1 many years ago. He was such a good kid and I have many fond memories working with him. My prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to read this. I remember your family from Brooks Hill School days . I will keep you in my prayers.