ARGYLE – Daniel R. “Dan” Needham, 49, of Argyle, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his home.
Born on January 5, 1966, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Joyce (Brileya) Mattison and the late Warren Needham.
Dan attended Hudson Falls High School and received his Associates Degree in Architecture from Adirondack Community College.
He was a self-employed contractor who owned and operated his own business, Daniel–Son Builders in Wilton. Dan was a talented contractor who could build a house from top to bottom, inside and out. He always was happy with a smile on his face. Dan was known for having a wonderful sense of humor. Anyone in need could depend on Dan for a helping hand and a warm handshake.
He loved feeling the wind on his face, riding his Harley Fatboy anytime he could. Most of all, Dan loved spending time with his granddaughter, Pebbles.
In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his nephew, William Joseph Younes and his four legged, furry son, Lieutenant.
He is survived by his son, Daniel Needham, II of Glens Falls; his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Ellis Mattison, Sr. of Gansevoort; two grandchildren, Leilla “Pebbles” Needham and Daniel “the Boy” Needham; his siblings, Susan Needham of Hudson Falls, Cynthia Cook and her husband, Larry of Glens Falls, Michael Needham and his wife, Tracy of Fort Edward, Debra Needham of Hudson Falls, Eric Needham of Hudson Falls; his step brother, Ellis Mattison, Jr. and his wife, Amanda of West Glens Falls; his nephew, Gary Needham and his wife, Jamie of Fort Edward; his extended family, Carol Martin, Mark and Joslyn Brown, his other grandchild “Marky”, Brandi Gitto, Jakob Pregent, the Wilson family, Richard, Jamie, Paul and Chaz, John and Debbie Martin, Nancy Martin, Helen Omiecinski and Brooke Shaffer; and several nieces nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Prayers will be offered at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Rest in Peace Dan, you will always be remembered as such a generous spirit and such a fun person to know and be around. I hope you and the “Big Dog” are up there throwing the Frisbee around. Although I hadn’t seen you in a while I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that your gone. Save me a seat up there and try to find my gramma, she thought you were pretty neat to. Until we meet again, fly with Angels…..<3 Daniella
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I am very sorry for your loss I grew up with Dan but moved away and grew apart I’m sorry for that but I have talked to him not to long ago via Facebook he was such a kind hearted person and a friend to everyone and I’m going to miss his smile and laugh. Love you Dan
I hung out with Dan in Jr high and ran into him not to long ago. He was always so nice and always smiling. So sorry for your loss.
I will always remember that great smile of his, I think that’s what stands out to most that knew him, his laugh and that smile. We shared some great times with mutual family and friends. I’ll never forget the day we met, it’s a story my children have heard countless times, because it’s the story of how I met their father 🙂 He will be missed by many, that’s a given. My heart goes out to you Danny Carol and family.
So sorry for your loss. Danny was a customer at Allerdice, and I always enjoyed him shopping at our store. He was always smiling and always had kind words to say. He touched my soul, and I will miss him. Ride in the wind and smile always Danny. May God Bless
Dan was always smiling always giving, and always thinking of someone else. I remember him letting me take that Fatboy for a cruise, without even thinking twice about it. I’m glad my family and I had a chance to meet him and share some good times together. He will be missed. Prayers to the family members
Cousin LT Dan, I remember when you were just a little tyke running, likely crawling, around in diapers. Then we grew up and began our adult lives and the decades flew by without ever seeing one another. Then at a family reunion back in, 2013, we were reintroduced and we all sat around till late into the night talking, laughing and reminiscing. And you came to the camp in Vermont a couple times while I was there from Florida; once you brought cute little Pebbles with you. I recall thinking how you’d matured into an extraordinary man; full of fun, laughter and of life itself. As I set here looking at your picture I still see a faint resemblance of your father but no doubt you have your mother’s mouth, eyes as well has her demeanor. It’s sad to think I’ll never get to know you better but from all I’ve read, from your friends, you really were an extraordinary man and indeed full of life itself. You will be Sorely missed by all your family and friends. Until next we meet I put you in charge up there to ensure everything and everyone is ready for our arrival. That means everyone will be laughing hysterically! RIP!
So sorry to hear about Dan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Been a long time since I last saw Dan but remember him from when I used to babysit. Another angel taken to soon. R.I.P Dan
May you find the peace you were seaking.
You will be missed.
Ginny
Too soon. So sad. We will miss Dan. He was a great guy.
MIKE AND ERIC and family sorry for your loss
EMMA
Dan touched my life in so many ways….such a beautiful human being he was, both inside and out. I will truly miss him but he will always have a special place in my heart. To all of Dan’s family and friends my heartfelt sympathies go out to you. I think it goes without saying what kind of an impact he left on all of our lives…I just hope he realized how much he was appreciated and loved by all whose lives he touched. Rest peacefully my dear friend – you will be loved and missed more than you will ever know.
So sad and shocked to hear about Dan’s passing. He did many jobs for us over the years and was a truly great person. He will be missed!!!
May you all find peace and comfort in your memories.
Dan was a great guy, I will always remember him for his smile.
So very very sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. He was just a wonderful human being. Winter always seemed just a little more bearable because we knew that Dan would be there, smiling, with a great story, and a big truck to get us out of our snow messes. Dan was also incredibly talented. There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t marvel over the fantastic job he did when he built our home. We’re going to miss that smile and contagious laugh..Rest peacefully and God bless his family