Daniel J. Mitchell's Obituary
Daniel J. Mitchell, age 64 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 28, 1958, in Downey, CA, son of Shirley L. and the late Richard C. Mitchell, Sr.
Danny was well known around the Lewes-Rehoboth-Dewey area. He was a bar manager at the Rusty Rudder and a general manager at the RoadHouse for a time. He worked as a dispatcher for Dewey Beach Police for several years before transferring to Rehoboth Beach Police, with whom he was employed for 17 years, up until the time of his passing. His lifelong dedication to the community he so loved was evident in the volunteer work he did since the age of 18. Danny was active in the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, where he was President since 2017. In the past he also held the offices of Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Ambulance Secretary, and Ambulance Lieutenant. Danny was also a past president and member of the Sussex County Volunteer Firefighters Association. Danny could always be found sitting on the bench in front of Station 1 on Rehoboth Avenue, selling t-shirts and raising money. He was always involved with the annual Dewey Beach Running of the Bull, as well; greeting everyone with a smile ~ for a donation, of course. He was a great leader and role model to all.
Danny had many hobbies and interests. He loved to cook and was a dedicated UD football fan, cheering on the Blue Hens and tailgating before the games since the 1960s, and his golf trips to Myrtle Beach with friends were among his favorite memories. Danny’s light and laughter could fill a room, and his great sense of humor was unmatched. To know Danny was to love him. He will truly be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
In addition to his father, Danny was preceded in death by his brother, Donald “Donnie” Mitchell, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Shirley L. Mitchell of Lewes, his brother, Richard “Dickie” Mitchell, Jr. (Don) of Lewes; his sister, Shellie Simmons (Billy) of Lewes; his sister-in-law, Nano Mitchell of Rehoboth Beach; his nieces and nephews: Katy Miller (Harry) of Rehoboth Beach, DonDon Mitchell of Rehoboth Beach, Brett Simmons of Rehoboth Beach, and Brittany Simmons of Lewes; and his great-nieces and great-nephews: Morgan Howard (TC), Ashley Catts, Blake Catts, Alexis Hall, and Ayden Hall.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Station 1, 219 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM.
An additional viewing will be held the night prior, Friday, November 18, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE.
Burial with Fireman’s Honors will follow the funeral service at Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
All who cannot attend the funeral service in person, are invited to attend via live-stream by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/10755805/LTWebcast.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be may to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Station 1, PO Box 327, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
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