Daniel Arthur Moraca

Daniel Arthur Moraca Sr. was born August 31, 1943 in Detroit, MI. He passed away, peacefully, on our Saviors day, December 25, 2020.He was preceded in death by his precious daughter (Carleen), mother in law ( Stella), Mother (Rose), Brother (Ed) and Nephew (Jerry). All were very dear to him. He is survived by his wife of forty years (Carol), son (Daniel), Daughter (Nicole), granddaughter (Hayden), daughter in law (Gina) and son in law (Adam), who he loved like his own children. Also by his sisters ( Mary and Marge) and brothers ( Steve and Ron). He was a veteran of the United States Army Infantry Branch. He served for two years as an x-ray technician. While in the Army he helped to save the life of a fellow soldier who needed an emergency appendectomy. He was one of the people who helped to open the first Home Depot store in Arizona and became manager at that store. He then went on to work at Ace Hardware in Fountain Hills. He loved helping all the customers and was happy to go to work when he was there. He was a loving father, who loved to take his kids to the movies every week and would greet them with a big smile whenever he would see them. He loved puzzles, food, and movies. Most of all he loved seeing his family and having them all together. He is now at peace and will be truly missed. You may leave a message of condolence for the family by clicking on the "Share a Memory" link