Obituary of Daniel J. Lima

Daniel J. Lima Daniel J. Lima, 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, March 30, 2012. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late Gene and Jennie Lima, Daniel had resided in Jersey City and then North Arlington for a short time prior to settling to South Plainfield after his marriage in the early 1950's. He served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy during WWII and is a former member of the VFW. Daniel enjoyed a long career with PSE&G as a Marketing Representative initially working in the Plainfield offices, later working in Cranford before retiring from the Bridgewater office almost 25 years ago. He was a member of the South Plainfield Senior Citizens, a Communicant of Sacred Heart RC Church, enjoyed trips to AC, watching television and sports. He also had served as a trustee of the South Plainfield Pop Warner. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Geraldine (Paladino), two daughters; Deborah Erceg and her husband, Guy of Hillsborough and Kathy Appello of South Plainfield, a sister; Olivia Hannlon of Elizabeth and three grandsons who will always remember their "Poppy"; Vincent, Brandon and Daniel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the McCriskin - Gustafson Home For Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080. Interment services will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Family and Friends may attend the visitation hours on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM in the funeral home.