Birth date: Oct 11, 1976 Death date: Jul 26, 2025
Daniel Neale, age 48, of San Diego, California, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2025, in San Diego. Born on October 11, 1976, in San Diego, Daniel was known for his warm heart, quick wit, and generosity toward others. He is s Read Obituary
Dan,
Your little sister made sure that the world knew your impact at your memorial. Nelson and I were brought to tears remembering you. You left us all way to soon. I will hang the cross that was provied to me in my car in your memory.
Rest in peace BRO. I wont forget you.
Love Mel, Nelson and your Staples family.
2nd through 6th grade, Daniel was my best friend. We did everything together. Any hobby a kid could take up, we took it up together. Bikes, Skateboarding, comics, Baseball cards, toys....everything. We did it together. His family was so kind to me. His mom Susan, His brother Robert, His baby sister Debrah, his aunt Barbra. I even remember his dad. That man took Daniel everywhere and he let me tag along. I spent the night at his house almost every weekend. Robert on the top bunk, Daniel on the bottom bunk, and me on the floor. It was one of those friendships that you see in movies like "Stand by Me". Every great memory I have of being a kid, Daniel was in it.
but junior high came, and we slowly faded away from each other until we only saw each other as we pass through the halls. Losing touch of him as a friend is one of the greatest regrets of my life. As an adult I thought of him often and hoped that life was treating him well. I will miss dearly. God bless you, Daniel
Your Childhood friend,
Giovanni Madrid
Most of my memories of Daniel is when we were kids. Daniel was always a happy little guy with a big smile. I think he was the baby in our group of cousins until Debra came along. I remember when we were kids, we would be playing, and sometimes Daniel would get in a hyper crazy mood. This would happen when his blood sugar was too low due to his diabetes. Us kids would also act hyper and crazy along with him and make it a game that we called Too Low Land! I am sure our parents all loved it when we all acted hyper and crazy at the same time. Daniel and Robert both left us way too soon. It is comforting to know that they are now reunited with each other and also with their loving mama, Susan 💜. You are all very missed.
My Condolences to Daniel’s family and close friends. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing I had the pleasure of working with Dan at Staples for a few years My memory of him was our simple conversations about coffee I understand that he was a passionate coffee lover he even shared a couple of coffee drinks with me and he laughed that I was an instant coffee drinker Again I’m so sorry for your loss and may he RIP🙏 God Bless you all and may God bring you comfort and peace
Tony Romero
One memory that stays close to my heart is the day we were in Chula Vista, and Daniel took me on a walk to the mall. We stopped at Burger King for a quick burger, just the two of us, and then wandered through the mall together like we didn’t have a care in the world. It wasn’t a fancy day, but it was one of those simple, perfect moments. a reminder of how safe and loved I felt with him by my side.
Now, as I stand here without the family I grew up with, I carry Daniel in my heart. I hold onto the stories, the laughter, the quiet understanding between us, and all the little things that made him who he was.
Though I am the only one left from our immediate Moms side of our family, I am not truly alone. I carry their memories with me, especially Daniel’s in every step I take, in every breath of strength I find.
“Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear.”
Rest in peace, Daniel. You are loved beyond words, missed more than you’ll ever know, and remembered always ❤️
Love,
Your little sister Deb
Daniel was my first love, my first long term relationship, and my first heartbreak. Together we learned adulting for the first time. Our first place being a modest studio in downtown San Diego. We both worked at Horton Plaza and he would meet me after work and we would enjoy the walk home with conversations about our day. Sometimes we would stop at Cafe Bassam on the corner of 5th Ave & Redwood where he found a love for exotic coffee. To have been loved by him was a gift that he didn’t give easily or to many and I will forever hold that close to my heart.
Always,
Samantha
