Daniel A. St. Amand, 77, of New Bedford died April 11, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Jeannette "Jan" (Landry) St. Amand.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Romeo and Loretta (Daniel) St. Amand, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. St. Amand was formerly employed by Harve's Shoe Box both in downtown New Bedford and at the Swansea Mall for 36 years until his retirement.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of V.F.W. Post 5392 in Tiverton where he enjoyed playing his drums for dancing every Thursday and Sunday until his illness.
Mr. St. Amand attended Berkley School of Music in Boston and was a member of American Federation of Musicians Local 216. He played with numerous bands including the Crazy Kats and Art Perry before becoming the leader of the Aristocrats Orchestra.
Survivors include his widow; 2 sons, Wayne Paulino and David Jalbert, both of New Bedford; a daughter, Carol Jalbert-Foster of New Bedford; 2 sisters, Barbara Lewis, and her husband Roland, of New Bedford and Beverly Peirce, and her husband David, of Fairhaven; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 14th at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. His family will receive guests on Monday from 9 AM - 10 AM prior to the service. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.