Michael Daniel

July 10, 1987 - February 25, 2012

Michael Patrick Daniel, 24, of Farmington, Connecticut died Saturday at Hartford Hospital. Born July 10, 1987 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of Joseph and Nancy Doyle Daniel. Michael was a 2005 Valedictorian of James M. Coughlin High School and continued his education at the University of Connecticut where he earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in accounting in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Michael was a Senior Accountant with Deloitte in Hartford, Connecticut and recently became a licensed Certified Public Accountant. An enthusiastic fan of UCONN and Duke basketball and Philadelphia's Phillies and Eagles, Michael enjoyed playing many sports, especially golf. His grandparents, Joseph and Mary Daniel, and Joseph Doyle, and aunts, Rosemary Daniel and Peggy Doyle preceded him in death. He will be greatly missed by his parents, Joe and Nancy, sister, Katie Daniel of Newington, Connecticut; brother, Joseph Daniel of Downingtown; grandmother, Catherine Doyle of Plains; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held Friday at 9 AM from McLaughlin's - The Family Funeral Service, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre with Funeral Mass at 10 AM in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Interment will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township. Visitation will be held at McLaughlin's on Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Michael's family proudly chose to include him as a participant in the Life Choice Donor Services program in order to share his life with others in need. Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to the charity of your preference. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Michael’s family at www.celebratehislife.com