Daniel Stuart MacDonald Jr. passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 peacefully. He was 86.
Dan, or “Big Mac” as he like to be referred to was born on April 29, 1935 in San Francisco, CA. He was student body President of Sacred Heart High School and graduated in 1953. After high school, attracted to the priesthood, Dan went on to study at a seminary in Menlo Park California and then studied at Maryknoll Seminary in New York. He was ordained a Maryknoll Priest in 1963. He was then stationed in Tokyo, Japan for the better part of the next eight years working as International Liaison for the Japan Junior Chamber of Commerce. In this capacity he traveled extensively through America, Asia, and Europe. After leaving Maryknoll, Dan stayed faithful to his Catholic foundation and was lucky enough to meet and marry his love, Kathleen Vouté, in May 1972.
Dan’s love of finance and helping people, helped shape his career as Senior Vice President and National Sales Manager for Oppenheimer, to President of NSR Distributors, to opening his own financial services fund MDIC in Bronxville, which specialized in mutual funds. This gave Dan the independence to run his own firm, spend time with his family and be an active member of his community. Dan held an MBA in Business Administration, was a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Estate Planner, and held licenses in real estate, insurance, and general securities. Big Mac, was President of the Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe in 1991 and President of the Bronxville Rotary Club in 1998. He might be the most well-known for his whistle which put a smile on thousands of faces.
Dan is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years Kathleen, his children, Daniel (Siobhan) MacDonald, Christy (Tim) Pandekakes, his five grandchildren, Timmy, Hailey, Lia, KC and Dylan, his sisters Dolores Bagshaw and Patricia MacDonald, his brother Noel MacDonald as well as many loving, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Dan was preceded in death by his mother Rose, and father Daniel as well as his brother Kenneth.
Dan was so full of life, loved playing tennis and watching sports especially watching his children and grandchildren compete through the years. He also loved his beloved 49ers and NY Yankees. He jumped at every opportunity to lend a hand, volunteer, and have meaningful conversations with anyone. He was a friend to everyone.
Visitation will be Wednesday April 20 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at Fred H. McGrath & Son, funeral home, 20 Cedar St, Bronxville, NY 10708. Funeral services for Dan will be at St. Joseph’s Church 15 Cedar St, Bronxville, NY 10708 on Thursday April 21 at 9:45am. Dan will be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, in Hawthorne NY.
Donations may be made to Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers in Ossining, NY 10562
1-888-627-9566
https://donate.maryknoll.org/
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Suganth Moni says
April 18, 2022 at 10:08 amSo very sorry about your loss Dan. Hope you and your family find the courage and power to take you through this very tough time.
Gregory P Tanno says
April 19, 2022 at 9:17 am“Big Mac” was loved by everyone who knew him. I had that pleasure as a fellow Bronxville Rotary. What a wonderful mentor and friend. God bless his lovely wife Kathleen and family.
Antonina Asaro says
April 19, 2022 at 11:50 amMy deepest condolences to the family.
Elana Pirov says
April 19, 2022 at 2:52 pmSo sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family.
Pat Bartolomeo says
April 20, 2022 at 7:37 amDear Kathleen & family. So sorry to hear about Dan’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad and difficult time.
Bob Dobbin says
April 20, 2022 at 2:01 pmOur deepest sympathies to the MacDonalds. We contributed to Maryknoll in Dan’s memory.God Bless, Rosie & Bob Dobbin
Kirsten Black says
April 20, 2022 at 4:01 pmMy thoughts are with Christy and the whole MacDonald family. Very sorry for your loss.