Daniel “Danny” Vincent Tricarico, 37 of Massapequa Park, NY passed away on Sunday, January 26th 2025.
Danny was born on January 12th, 1988 to parents Helen Jane Tricarico and Vincent William Tricarico in Rockville Centre, NY at Mercy Hospital. Danny is the second born child, joining big brother Christopher Tricarico. Danny welcomed little sister Katharine Tricarico in 1991, and little sister Sarah Tricarico in 1996. Danny loved being a brother, and was so happy and proud of his family. Danny welcomed sister-in-law Heather in 2015 to his brother Chris. Danny loved becoming an Uncle to Logan Tricarico in 2016 and William Tricarico in 2019. Danny welcomed brother-in-law Nick to his sister Katharine in 2020. Danny was excited to soon welcome brother-in-law Brendan to his sister Sarah. Danny loved his dog Ginger.
Danny attended AHRC school. He graduated from AHRC in 2009 with his high school degree. Danny loved Disney, especially Mickey Mouse and going to Disney World. Danny enjoyed puzzles, home alone movies, and baseball. Danny did 1,000 piece photomosaic puzzles. Danny played on the Massapequa Challenger baseball team, earning many trophies and MVP awards. Danny loved going to sleep away camp during the summers, the beach, and swimming in his backyard pool. Danny loved his friends and staff at his group home. Danny touched the lives of many, and made the world a better place. Danny had a beautiful smile that would light up any room.
Danny was welcomed to heaven by his grandma, Jane Oliviero and grandpa John A. Oliviero. His grandparents, Virginia Tricarico and William Tricarico. His Aunt Linda Tricarico. His uncle Ernie Olivero. His uncle Joseph Giambalvo. His cat Pebbles. His dear friend Ken Rohrs, and many others. Danny was a spiritual person, and we are know he is being welcomed with open arms. Danny loved Jesus, and made his communion at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Services will be held at Massapequa funeral home on January 29th from 4-8 PM. The family requests donations be made to the Prader-Willi syndrome association, in honor of Danny.
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