Rev. Daniel V. Palmer, 60 of Bradford passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.
Daniel was born in Dansville, NY on November 10, 1960. He was a son of David L. Palmer (deceased) and Shirley (White) Palmer (survives). On June 27, 1987 in Dansville, NY he married Robin E. (Baker) Palmer, who survives.
He was a graduate of Dansville High School, class of 1978, and later graduated Summa Cum Laude receiving his Bachelors in Business Management from University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Daniel was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving six years aboard the USS Billfish SSN-676 (submarine) as a Nuclear Chemist. He was honorably discharged in 1986.
In 1989 Daniel was ordained as a minister and began missionary work in Jamaica, West Indies. After four years on the island he returned to the Bradford area and pastored Cyclone Community Church for eight years. Thereafter he supported, served, associate pastored, and was an active member on many boards of various ministries.
Throughout his time in ministry, he continued his professional career at several local businesses, culminating with his position at American Refining Group in 2010. Daniel took pride in his work and created countless relationships and partnerships while participating in a number of supportive boards.
Daniel was an active member in the local community through multiple volunteer positions. He was coach of winter and summer soccer for the youth of Bradford. He sat on several boards in support of the Bradford area. Elected City Councilman in 2015, in charge of the Parks and Recreation Department. He was currently in his second four-year term overseeing the Department of Public Works.
Daniel was survived by: two brothers – David Palmer and Dennis Palmer; six children – Nicholas (Cierra) Palmer, Destiny (Thomas) DeCasper, Ariel (Quinton) Quick, Jonathan (Amelia) Palmer, Charles Palmer, and Ryan Palmer; three grandchildren – William DeCasper, Adelaide DeCasper, and Theodor DeCasper.
Daniel was preceded in death by his daughter Jewel Palmer – deceased June 12, 2000 and father David L. Palmer – deceased February 6, 2021.
Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday February 28, 2021 from 2-6pm at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Ave Bradford, PA. There will be a private funeral service but friends are invited to livestream it on Monday March 1, 2021 at 3:00 pm. Captain David Means will be officiating. To livestream this service go to, https://www.facebook.com/groups/348611909600008
Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
On behalf of our entire family, we would like to thank you all for your love, support, prayers and kind words.
Also, for those who would like to live stream the funeral there is a typo in this obituary. The time of the funeral is 3:30 PM.
It was a pleasure to have worked with Dan , he was a generous man and will be missed by his A.R.G family.
Rest in peace Dan. Thoughts and prayers for Robin and his family. I’ve known them since he was a pastor in Cyclone and volunteered with Hilltop ambulance. He was a wonderful man. We haven’t seen each other in years. But , when we did over the years,it was like it was just yesterday. Will cherish the memories.
We were very close friends growing up the Palmer family in the Holbrook family stuck together him and his dad are really going to be missed my prayers going out to you Robin
Dear family what a beautiful legacy you have from your father and husband . His entrance into glory will leave such a void in your lives but rejoicing will come in the morning . My sweet friend Robin I wish I could hold your hands and cry together as we did so many years ago . From Rhema to Believers . We have stood with you thru this journey in prayer . It was not the outcome we were standing on ,but you know well his thoughts and plans are above ours . Dan will meet so many that are in heaven bc of him . What a rejoicing that will be . You have a such beautiful brood that will keep their arms around their mama .