OBITUARY: U.S. Navy Veteran Daniel Hugh McNerney, Sr. 90, Passed Away Peacefully on June 7

By  //  June 12, 2020

joined US Navy as Seaman Recruit at age 17 in 1947

Daniel Hugh McNerney, Sr. 90, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home in Mims, Florida.

BREVARD COUNTY • MIMS, FLORIDA – Daniel Hugh McNerney, Sr. 90, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home in Mims, Florida.

He was born in New York City, to Margaret (Hutchens) and Hugh McNerney. Dan joined the U.S. Navy as a Seaman Recruit at age 17 in 1947 and retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in 1976.

Upon retirement, Dan and his family moved to Mims, Florida.

He enjoyed golfing, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Christine P. McNerney; 3 sons – Steven (and his wife Brenda), Daniel (and his wife Maria), Patrick, 1 grandson Brian (and his wife Jessica) and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was a member of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Titusville. No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of St. Francis in Titusville, Florida.

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