Daniel D. Cerce age 94 of Middleboro died Wednesday September 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family after a period of failing health. He was the devoted husband of the late Angelina (Mattoli) Cerce for 60 years. Dan was born and raised in Brockton, a son of the late Bartholomew and Lucia (Morrela) Cerce and had resided in Middleboro for over 20 years.
A graduate of Brockton High School, Dan retired as a custodian with the Brockton Public School Department after many years of service to the system. He loved to sing, dance, cook and eat. He was a people person who loved parties and the holidays. Most importantly he loved the time spent with his family. Dan was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in Middleboro where he was a daily communicant and volunteered around the church.
Dan is survived by his children David Cerce husband of the late Jo Anne of Middleboro; Marie Cantelli and her husband Ronald of Tiverton, RI; Lucinda Schiff and her husband Ken of Freetown, MA; Joan Cerce and her partner Barbara Cobb of Brockton and Daria Cerce-Hunnewell of Walpole. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was the brother of William Cerce of Florida and the late Pasquale “Pat”, Anthony and Jack Cerce, Bessie Alfieri and Ethel Metta. Dan was also the longtime companion of the late Ulla Murphy.
Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton on Friday 4-8 pm. Those wishing to join the funeral procession from Conley Funeral Home should arrive at 8 am on Saturday. Otherwise join the family at Sacred Heart Church 340 Centre St, Middleboro at 9:30 am for the Funeral Mass. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Please consider donations in Dan’s name to Sacred Heart Church or the American Heart Association 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.