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Daniel Francis McKay, 68

08/27/2022

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Daniel Francis McKay, 68 of Sarasota, FL, died on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at his treasured family camp in Rowe, MA.

Dan was born in North Adams, MA on July 17, 1954, a son of the late Frank J. & Cecile H. (Fournier) McKay. He attended local schools including St. Joseph’s and Drury High School.

Dan was first employed as a young new father at The Pennysaver Press and eventually made a career as Vice President for Ski America Magazine. He went on to own and operate Florida Marine Times. In retirement, he engaged his interest and talent working with friends buying and selling cars. Dan had a passion for life; he was full of energy and loved spending time with his family, friends, daughters, and grandchildren. He also enjoyed downhill skiing, boating, riding his motorcycle, listening to live jazz & blues music and sharing all those passions with others.

Survivors include his beloved daughters, Sheri Kelly (Drew) of Williamstown, MA, and Katie McKay (Jason) of North Adams, MA. He also leaves his grandchildren, Two Kelly, Thomas Kelly and Elizabeth Kelly as well as his brothers, Brian McKay (Janice) and David McKay (MaryLou), his best friend, Bob Nackoul (Valerie),his former wife Denise (Pisano) Krutiak (Philip), and many loved nieces, nephews, friends, and family. He will forever be loved and deeply missed.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Daniel Francis McKay will be on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 3-5 PM at Flynn & Dagnoli – WEST CHAPEL 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247. A Celebration of Life will follow. Donations may be made to POPCARES through the funeral home.

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Dear Sheri and your family, our deepest condolences with your lost. I will remember Dan with big smile on his face and great fun stories. We praying for you and Dan.
from: The Polotai Family	on: 09-01-2022

Dan was one of the first people I met at Leesburg Bikefest in 2016. He was such a sweetheart! Even helped me with my hair by getting me a headcover! I was new to riding and he helped me over newby passenger jitters. I toast you, Dan, with the finest of wines! Will miss your smile and humor in the future! I know you are smiling down on the family you loved so much. I send prayers of strength and love for the coming days.
from: Melissa Salyer	on: 08-31-2022

so sad to read of Dan's passing, my deepest condolences to his family and friends. i saw him not long ago at the open mic nights where we had beers and talked/laughed about the old times at Ski Amecica. you will be missed, rip my friend
from: jim sauve'	on: 08-31-2022

My sincere condolences to Dan’s family. Dan was always a wonderful friend, a perfect gentleman and great confidant. When ever I was visiting from Norway he made sure I could enjoy the music scene in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Always ready to be our “Dan Everywhere”, we always had a laugh about that. I know we are many Who will miss his smile and great sense of humor! Forever in my heart, RIP Dan??
from: Wivi Selmer	on: 08-31-2022

Sheri, Katie Bob and all Dan's loving family - Deep condolences for the sudden loss of a good man and a great friend. It has been my joy and privilege to enjoy Dan's friendship from Drury and Dutch Hill to his last days. I was never more proud as when I joined him at Ski America when he described me to the comoany owner as "being cut from similar cloth" as him. We shared many, many adventures in life and business (and lunch at Joe's Diner) and Dan's caring and integrity was always at the center of his actions. I am so deeply sad to say, Sail on, Dan McKay.
from: Bruce Whitney	on: 08-30-2022

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