FELTON - Daniel E. Twardus, Sr., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Wilmington on Dec. 22, 1953, son of the late Stanley J. and Frances (Buchanan) Twardus.
Dan was a caring and devoted husband, who took care of his beloved wife during her illness for the last 16 years. He loved fishing and bowling and enjoyed watching Nascar and occasionally a football game.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia (Boyer) Twardus; three children, Daniel Twardus, Jr. and his wife, Alethea, Bryon Twardus and his wife, Karie, and Amanda Tesoro and her husband, Wayne; and eight grandchildren, Matthew, Colin, Holly, Hunter, Isabella, Meadow, Owen and Abby.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Mar. 2, 2017, at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 109 Dixon St, Harrington. Friends are invited to a reception immediately following the service at the America Legion Post #7, 17448 S. DuPont Hwy, Harrington.
Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to help create a fishing trip for underprivileged children in Dan's memory. Checks should be made out to The Good Ole Boy Foundation and mailed c/o Mr. Bryon Twardus, P.O. Box 269, Felton, DE 19943, or given to any family member.
Condolences may be left for the family on line at www.rogersfhmilford.com
Arrangements handled by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.