Daniel J. Warren, 73, passed away on March 30th, 2026.
A lifelong resident of East Rockaway, he lived in a bungalow in Bay Park that has been in the family since the 1930’s.
Best known as Doc, Dan was a woodworker, sculpture, and avid art collector of unique pieces. He remodeled many local restaurants, bars, and churches. His passion project was the renovation of the Grist Mill Museum.
Dan will be remembered for his creative talents and his unique sense of humor. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 958 in East Rockaway
He is survived by his son Matthew (Samantha) Warren, and daughter Faith (Thomas) Ingenito. He leaves behind five grandchildren, three sisters – Patricia, Mary and Therese, and many other devoted family members and friends.
Visitation Services
Tuesday April 7
2:00 – 4:00 PM,
and
7:00 – 9:00 PM.
His funeral mass will be celebrated at St Raymond RC Church
263 Atlantic Avenue , East Rockaway NY 11518
Wednesday April 8 th
9:45 AM.
Interment
Holy Rood Cemetery
111 Old Country Road
Westbury, New York 11590
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the Grist Mill Museum, 376 Atlantic Ave, East Rockaway, NY 11518. Attention Regina Cunningham. A special project will be done in Dan’s name.
Will miss you dear brother, love you so much. Send some white feathers
From heaven..
Peace out Bro ✌️
Dear Mary,
Condolences on your loss. I did not know your brother but I knew you and your sister Therese from many years ago.
Just wanted to pay my respects to you and your family.
You will be missed.Please send white feathers from heaven. Peace out bro,
Love Mary
God bless "doc" dan he was an amazing person very smart and his wood working was amazing too I was with him almost every Saturday and he would always tell me stories he was also very kind and very appreciative for what he had i will miss my Saturday's with him
Dan's sister Mary here. I want to thank you personally for all the kindness you extended to Dan. He talked very highly of you. You were truly a blessing to Dan.
DANNY WOULD COME TO MY SHOP AND WE DID SEVERAL JOBS TOGETHER, ALTHOUGH I AM A CABINET MAKER AND CONTRACTOR DANNY TAUGHT ME ALOT ABOUT TYPES OF WOODS AND HOW TO APPLY FINISHES MADE BY POWDERED DYES AND OTHER MEDIUMS, HE WAS VERY SKILLED WITH ALL TYPES OF WOOD, AND CREATED BEAUTIFUL OBJECTS, HAD GREAT TIMES BACK IN THE SEVENTIES HANGING OUT IN THE BACK OF HIS SHOP WITH HIS COUSIN KEVIN AND I,GREAT MEMMORIES, REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.
- Kahlil Gibran, On Death
I see you dancing on the moon Bro. Throw some stardust this way.
x
Therese
He helped me so much restoring some of my oak pieces after Sandy..He was a very talented man...
Will miss you Uncle Danny. You were truly one of a kind. I have so many good memories to last until we meet again.
Love,
Monica