Daniel Anastasi

November 9, 1940 - September 29, 2017

Daniel Anastasi, 76, of Galloway, passed away at 4:51 PM on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center in Galloway, NJ. Dan was born on November 9, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to Mary and Mario Anastasi. He married Joan Bal on January 13, 1958. Dan resided in Brigantine for 32 years with his wife, Joan and his parents. He and his wife raised five daughters together. The couple was married for 59 years. They ensured every birthday and holiday was celebrated with the family. He was a devoted, hard-working family man who was thankful for every blessing he had. Dan was a longtime employee at Caesar’s Casino. Dan and his late father had a very close bond. They shared passions in fishing, hunting, and gardening. He loved boating and being surrounded by nature. Fitness was a major part of Dan’s life. He was an avid weightlifter and jogged on the beach many mornings with his beloved dog, Ginger. Dan was a lung cancer survivor, but unfortunately lost his battle to COPD. Despite struggling with his health each day, he made a point to acknowledge how lucky he was to have his family, and to simply wake up each morning. Joan was a dedicated caretaker to her husband, especially as his illness progressed. Daniel spent a lifetime being surrounded by loyal and loving family members, even in his final moments. Daniel Anastasi leaves his wife, Joan Anastasi. He also leaves his five daughters, Deborah Ficca, Darlene Olivieri, Sharon Campolo, Sandi Riccio, and Joanie Anastasi. He is survived by nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A mass will be held on Thursday, October 5th at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish – Church of the Assumption, 146 S. Pitney Road, Galloway. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Rd, Galloway 609-641-0001. For condolences and directions, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, his family’s wishes are to donate to the Bacharach Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, Attn: Becky McGill, PO Box 723, 61 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd, Pomona, NJ 08240, 609-652-7000.