Daniel Amado Martinez

Daniel Amado Martinez, born on January 9, 2010, in Northampton, MA, was a beautiful bright light whose spirit touched the lives of everyone around him. On April 6, 2025, Daniel suddenly passed away, leaving behind an irreplaceable hole in the hearts of family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know him. Daniel's journey through life was marked by a passion for learning, an extraordinary love and talent for music and a fierce love for his family and nature. He attended kindergarten in Belchertown and then attended The Dual Language program at Metcalf School in Holyoke, where he thrived for four years before returning to Belchertown. He had recently been enrolled at Pathfinder Vocational High School, where he was known for his kind heart and sweet soul and fabulous sense of humor. Daniel had a rare gift for music; he was a great drummer and could pick up any instrument and within a short period of time figure out how to play something. Although not often shared, he had a beautiful voice.  

 Beyond his passion for music, Daniel was a young man of many loves. He found great joy in skiing, skateboarding, fishing, hiking, dirt biking and baseball. He was a history buff and he loved to travel. Provincetown was his/our happy place. He planned to live there with his sister for part of this coming summer and was excited that she was going to teach him how to drive. He traveled to Cuba, Mexico, Canada and the Bahamas and had plans for traveling to many countries. He had a special bond with his beloved cats and dogs and chickens. He loved all animals and would do anything to help one in need. Daniel had a special ability to communicate with cats and was often referred to as the cat whisperer by those close to him.    

Daniel had a love for languages, different cultures, religions and foods. He loved to cook and create new tasty dishes. Known for his kind heart, Daniel would go out of his way to connect with others. Daniel loved little children and could easily make them giggle. He had one of the silliest, most infectious laughs. 

He was particularly close to his beloved sister, Gabriela, forging a deep and unbreakable sibling bond. He followed her everywhere and they were inseparable.

Daniel's love and memory will be forever cherished by his mother, Eileen, his sister, Gabriela, his beloved abuela Aleida, his aunts Caridad and Melissa, his cousins Chelsea and Janae. His uncles Jason and Gerardo and his father Bernard Alvarez and the large circle of extended family, dear friends and community who cherished his gentle spirit and infectious smile. 

There are no words for how much he will be missed. He blessed us with 15 years. His beautiful soul and loving nature will be profoundly missed, as will his contributions to the lives of those fortunate enough to call him their friend or family.

We love you forever Daniel.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Belchertown Recreation Department for the Skate Park.