AREA – Daniel Sulimowicz of Rochester, formerly of Spencerport, died March 15, 2023.
Dan was born October 24, 1970, in Brockport, and lived his entire life with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, confined to a wheelchair. He is predeceased by his parents, Eugene Sulimowicz and Barbara (Walter) Clark. Dan is survived by his step-mother, Katherine Sulimowicz; siblings, Richard (Susan) Sulimowicz, Adeline Montgomery, Sharon (Jen) Robinson-Sulimowicz, Brian Sulimowicz and Theresa Sulimowicz; aunts, Karen Pelow and Claudia Sulimowicz; uncle, Stanley (Karen) Jeffords; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many dear friends.
At an early age, Dan endeared himself to just about anyone who met him. He met local legendary newscaster, Don Alhart during a telethon back in the 1970’s, and to hear Don tell it, Danny took over the show. As he grew older Danny fell in love with sports – all sports – including baseball, football, basketball and hockey. Locally, he went to Red Wings and Amerks games. Everyone at the stadium knew who Danny was. Danny lived a rich full life, experiencing more in his shortened life than most of us. He visited Hawaii. He traveled to NYC to see his Yankees play, and he was even able to visit the locker room. He went to many Buffalo Bills game. His only regret was not seeing his Bills win the Super Bowl.
Dan was a special person. What made Dan special is that despite having the incredible physical burden of his disorder, he never complained or felt sorry for himself. He was upbeat and positive. He knew he had physical limitations, but did not let them limit his life and was positive despite those physical limitations. He was also incredibly smart. To know Dan was to love Dan. Dan was a force of nature. He lived life! In the example he set, and in the friendships he made, he improved many lives.
His Funeral Service was held March 24 at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Rochester. His Graveside Service was held March 25 at St. Cecilia Cemetery, Oakfield, NY. Donations can be made Special Olympics New York in his memory.
