Daniel Decker passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Horizon Hospice of Fresno at the age of 48. Dan was born on August 10, 1960 in Madera, to Dan and Pat Baccelli Decker and was a lifelong resident of Madera. He graduated with the Class of 1978 of Madera High School, and furthered his education both at Fresno City College and CSU Fresno. Dan was a former employee of Canandaigua Winery in Madera for 19 years. An extremely private person, Dan is remembered as a very warm and brave person to those that knew him. Dan was also a devoted fan the Dallas Cowboys.
Dan is survived by his parents, Dan and Pat Decker, a grandmother Anita Baccelli, a brother Michael Decker and his fiance Kathleen Moosios all of Madera, and by his sister Diana Aoki and her husband Jon of Pearland , Texas and their children Michael and Kiana Aoki. He is the nephew of Donna Ogeltree of Friant, CA and Jean Gomes and her husband Ernie of Salinas, CA.
A Memorial Service for Dan was held on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Jay Chapel in Madera.
Remembrances may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 690 East Bullard, Suite #103, Fresno, Ca 93710
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Linda Chavez (Espinoza)
Dan may you rest in peace...you will be deeply missed by everyone here on earth, but never forgotten. My prayers to his family & friends.James Kline
Yes Dan was a close friend during my time at MHS and will be sadly missed, my hope is to be reunited with him again someday, and as Linda has said you will be in my Prayers also.