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I was Danielle’s nurse at Sloan Kettering in commack. Her name popped up in my phone contacts and I had not heard from her in a while and I came across this memory page. I am so beyond sorry. I became very close with Danielle and her parents. Danielle made me a bracelet from her Etsy site and I will now forever cherish that bracelet. Thinking of her always.

Caitlyn

I worked with Danielle at LIHIA. We were office mates and I can’t think of anyone I’d rather share that space with. She was always smiling and fun to be around, even when people were driving us crazy. We spent way too many lunches at DSW shopping. I am heartbroken. She was so strong, a true warrior. My deepest condolences to her family. She will never be forgotten. 💔

From playing soccer as kids, to all the good times we had in High school. Your smile always lit up a room. Beautiful both inside and out, which is what I will remember most. Your artistic talent shined through in the beautiful jewelry you made. I will always treasure our friendship and am glad we got to reconnect in Florida. Rest easy my friend. Until we meet again….

Allyson (Hoelzl) Bateman

Danielle and I worked together at LIHIA about 18 years ago. Boy oh boy, she was the most beautiful ray of sunshine I had ever met. Her personality was larger than life and she just lit up the room every time she walked in. Danielle gave me the nickname “Buffy”because she thought I looked like Sarah Michelle Gellar from Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Before I knew it, everyone at LIHIA was calling me “Buffy” including all the program members. Her personality was contagious as she had a huge smile on her face every day and I could hear her laugh from all the way down the hall. I looked forward to her coming to my office to chat as we were always laughing and making inside jokes. I remember one day she came in and gave me an Alicia Keys CD that she had made for me along with a few other CD’s. I was so incredibly touched by her thoughtfulness and kindness. Over the years we stayed in touch mainly via Facebook. After all this time, she never changed. She was always the same beautiful person I remember her being. A few years back she made me a beautiful necklace and sent it to me in the mail. I will treasure it always the same way I will treasure the friendship we shared. She was the kind of person you meet once in a lifetime and I am blessed to have been friends with such an incredible person.

Danielle was such a breath of fresh air! I met her work in NYC. Something about her just drew me to her. I told her a story once about my brother who had, at the time recently passed and Danielle’s eyes just started well up in tears. She told me she had had a dream about him but that at the time she didn’t know who he was. She even knew how he died. Even now that story of our first real conversation gives me chills. We became fast friends! After my son was born, she came over to meet him and wanted to feed him. When my son started crying, she freaked out and asked why he was crying. I told her she wasn’t feeding him fast enough. She sped up the spoon feeding and we all busting out laughing. WOW How lucky we all were to know her.

Danielle was so talented. I loved seeing all of her stunning jewelry creations and what she was designing. She had the most beautiful smile which would light up the room. Her positive
attitude was contagious and nothing short of inspiring. She will truly be missed and
lovingly remembered always.

Andrea Desy Edrei

A wonderful smile, the biggest heart, such a creative talent, a laugh that lifts other up and a truly beautiful soul. I was lucky and fortunate enough to know you in this life, which was an immeasurable blessing. Your presence in my life had such a profound impact, it can’t truly be expressed in words and makes my heart ache because of it.
You taught me so many things, too many to list but you know what they are. You always carried yourself with such grace, humor, kindness, bravery, strength and love. I am forever grateful. May your family be comforted by the beautiful indelible mark you made on this world and may you be at peace.

Mason Caminiti

Danielle and my daughter Stacey were on same soccer team as very young girls , maybe 8 years old . While the game was going on, Gladys says to me “ look at her”. I looked over , she’s all by herself, rest of team was down to other end of field and sweet little Danielle was picking dandelions!!! Something I will always remember and it makes me smile every time I think of it. Rest In Peace beautiful little girl

Linda Milewski

Danielle and I were colleagues and friends. I just found out and I'm heartbroken. My deepest condolences to Danielle's family. I always thought you were so beautiful. Now, you're our beautiful guardian angel. #f***cancer

As so many have said, Danielle was kind, positive, and had a great sense of humor – a true joy. Our paths only crossed for a short time while living in NYC, but we are so thankful for our friendship and time with her. It’s rare to meet someone and connect so quickly, as we did, and that’s something we’ll never take for granted. We packed a lot of fun and adventures in during our stint in the same city; we only wish we could’ve had more time together. She was one of the most genuine, honest, and welcoming people we’ve had the immense pleasure of knowing and that is something we’ll always appreciate. We are better people for having you in our lives and will always miss you. Rest easy, dear friend. Sending our love to Danielle’s family and loved ones.

Logan & Valerie Betz

Many years ago, I had the privilege to work alongside of Danielle at Long Island Head Injury Association (LIHIA). I remember interviewing her and simply knowing right away that she was a bright, kind and funny spirit with strong work ethics. As our work relationship grew, so did our friendship at that time. I was able to see the young thriving artist in her youth! Her soul literally would brighten whenever she became involved with Art, whether drawing/sketching (fun fact-Danielle kept a small sized wooden manikin on her desk as a paperweight, or I like to think as an anchor, to remind her of her true creative passion). I became familiar with how important family was to her, as she would glow when she spoke of her loved ones: the favorite Aunt and Uncle that lived in the Hamptons, her Mom, Dad and Sister! She was persistent in her dreams, large and small. I remember all the work lunchroom talks of new “Weight Watcher” recipes she would hail over (specifically, Archer Chocolate cookies with cool whip in the center – saran wrapped and frozen for a special treat).
Danielle will be forever remembered by me as this young nonconformist full of spunk, stoicism and imagination. Quick witted, comical (Danielle could make me laugh) and loving soul. I wish I had remained in contact with her, and others for that matter, over the years. But, we drifted.
Danielle, your departure from this plane of physical existence has been yet another life lesson you impart, as profound as when I first met you as a young 20-something whipper-snapper wearing a silver nose-ring, cute toe-ring and multiple leather braided bracelets embarking on the curiosities of the philosophies of Buddha.
Family and friends (past and present) I join you all in paying tribute to this beautiful, brave and captivating soul. Danielle I will always remember you as an illuminating orange glow. I love you and will see you on the next journey. Thank you for our friendship.
Fondly,
Jamila

Danielle was 10 or 11 years old, we were driving out east to bike ride on Shelter Island, she wanted to ride in the back of our station wagon with Bobby and Michael, I see her right now, hair in ponytail, baseball hat on, looking through a pack of baseball cards with long fake stick on polished nails, referring to her parents as Joey and Gladys. I could not stop laughing at this little pip...Danielle you were always a beautiful, funny, adorable, pepper of a girl...my memories of you and all us together when you kids were little will never be forgotten, on the contrary, only remembered forever..because you beautiful, funny, loving, Danielle will never ever be forgotten because you were truly loved and will be cherished in our memories till the end of time...

Karen Ciaccio

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