Reverend Daniel M. Fonseca

Rev. Daniel M. Fonseca, Jr., 53, of Danville, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, September 18, 2015 at his residence. Pastor Dan was born on June 19, 1962 in Brockton, MA. He had been a Vermilion resident for 8 years prior to relocating to Danville in 2008 as the Director of Camp McPherson in Danville, Ohio. Pastor Dan graduated from Life East Bible College with a Bachelors of Theology and has been an ordained minister for over 20 years. He had been a leading figure within the Harbourtown Community Foursquare Church, along with his wife Rev. Della. Pastor Dan was a District Youth Representative within the New England territory and Senior Pastor in his hometown of Attleboro, MA. He loved music, art, and photography, but it was his faith, wife, children and being "pappy" to his grandchildren that were most important. He also enjoyed going on various adventures and had a comedic sense of humor, which made him the best storyteller, ever! He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rev. Della (nee Markley); daughters, Becky (Nate) Ortiz and Rachel (Bryan) Powers; son, Jacob Daniel Fonseca; grandchildren, Aimee Powers, and Ariana and Xavier Ortiz; sister, Linda Rodrigues; brothers, Michael and Timothy Fonseca; mother, Jean Fonseca; father, Daniel Sr. (Bev); and many nieces and nephews. A Life Celebration Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., with refreshments to follow, on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Harbourtown Community Foursquare Church, 873 State St, Vermilion. Pastor Jim Cooper will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Harbourtown Community Foursquare Church for the Camp McPherson memorial fund in memory of Pastor Dan. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.