Daniel “Danny” Sirkin
Sirkin, Daniel “Danny” of Sharon, MA passed away peacefully, with family by his side on October 6, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Kotarba) Sirkin. Born in Boston, Daniel was the son of the late Noah and Dora Sirkin, and devoted father of Diane Sirkin Brodeur and Debra Sirkin-Reinders. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Danielle, Anna, Jason, Aaron, and Abraham and many nieces and nephews. Proud great grandfather of Rylie, Cayden, and Fallon. Loving brother of David Sirkin and his late wife Thelma, his late sister Charlotte and her husband Alfred Mayer, and his late brother Julius and Barbara Sirkin.
Danny graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Business, and attended Dean College, receiving his certificate in Criminal Justice. Danny served in the US Army during the Korean War, discharged as a Finance Lieutenant.
He owned different businesses within the food service industry and was a traffic manager at Sharon Memorial Park for many years, where he supported families at a time of loss. Danny proudly served as the Captain of the Sharon, MA Special Police for many years, often assisting at community events such as “Family Day”, 1st Night, and other community parades. His dedication to the community was evident; his volunteer efforts reached the Sharon Council on Aging, the Sharon Finance Committee, Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee, and Summer Concert Committee. He was also the Hero of the Year by the Sharon School Children. Daniel had served as a Grand Chancellor for the Knights of Pythia and a mason of Blue Hill Lodge. Over the past 40 years he was a Notary Public and Constable.
He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
The funeral service will be held at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Following interment, Shiva hours will be at Danny’s home until 8 pm, continuing Thursday, Oct. 13. 2022 1-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Danny’s memory may be made to the National WWII Museum in memory of Julius H. Sirkin. 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130. A link to make a donation in Danny’s memory can be found here.