Daniel E. O’Heath, 78, of Algonquin, died peacefully on August 28, 2021.
Daniel was born on November 17, 1942, in Chicago to parents Edward and Michealine (nee Podosek) O’Heath. As a devoted man of God, Daniel was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1968, and served millions of people from 1968 to 1981. He married Barbara Rozewski on July 18, 1981. Daniel was incredibly dedicated to his wife and daughters and loved to spend time with them. He enjoyed fishing, reading, and Westerns. Daniel was a patient, peaceful, and kind man who will be missed by all who knew him.
Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Barbara O’Heath, his daughters, Cheryl O’Heath, and Erin (Kurt) Lindeman, his brother, Thomas O’Heath, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and his two pets.
He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Mary O’Heath.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Mass will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake.
Interment to follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, 1185 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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My deepest sympathy to Barbara and family on the loss of Dan. My prayers for the repose of his soul and for comfort and consolation for the family.
Barb I am so very sorry to hear of your husbands passing, god give you strength in this difficult time
Barb, As I read of Dan’s passing I had so many fond memories of the time I shared with both of you. The last time we all spoke was in front of the St. Mary of the Lake Chapel at our 50th Anniversary in 2018. I remember: our many Christmas letter exchanges; the many times that I ran into Dan at SHRM conventions; the good times we all had together in the early days before Judy and I moved to CA. Most of all I remember the love, support and prayers you gave me when I lost Judy. Now I can only give you and the family my deepest sympathy, love and prayers at the loss of a truly great man. May God be with you and get you through this time of loss and sorrow. Please stay in touch, Love, Jim
My deepest sympathy to you and your daughters on the loss of Dan.
I am so grateful of our 40 years plus friendship. I always enjoyed my time spent with Dan, our many conversations at the kitchen table and on the patio, and on the phone, our many, many card games when my husband Ray was alive and the years after, even very recent when Dan was feeling better after his many hospitalizations in recent years. Dan was special, gentle and always ready to share words of wisdom. I knew he wanted to be there for you Barb and Cheryl and Erin, how much he tried to help when his body was tired. I will always remember and Dan and all the special memories we shared. Barb, you and the girls are in my daily prayers. Love you!
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband Dan. My prayers are with you and your family. I pray you are recovering from your own surgery.