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It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Philip Lundy, a long-time resident of Hopkinton who left us unexpectedly on August 15, 2025, at the age of 63. Daniel was born on June 15, 1962, in Syracuse, NY, the beloved son of Edward and Janice Lundy. He grew up in Liverpool, NY, where his warmth, quick wit, and gift for making others feel seen and valued became the qualities that defined him throughout his life.
Daniel had a way of lighting up every room he entered. His charm, humor, and easy smile drew people in, while his generous spirit made them feel at home. He truly had a heart of gold.
He graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a degree in accounting and soon after earned his CPA designation. He began his career working alongside his father at Bieling & Lundy, CPAs in Syracuse, NY. After a few years, his wanderlust and love of adventure took him across the country — living in Texas, California, Connecticut, and finally Massachusetts.
Combining his accounting background with his outgoing personality, Daniel built a
tremendously successful career in sales. He spent the majority of his
career working at Oracle Corporation, both in New York City and Boston.
During his years at St. Bonaventure, Daniel formed friendships that became the foundation of a lifetime. His “Bona buddies” and their families were by his side through every season of life — weddings, the arrival of children, countless reunions, and all the celebrations in
between. These friendships were a source of constant joy and support, and they remained among his most cherished connections.
A devoted father, Daniel’s greatest joy was his children — Allison, Ryan, and Katie. They were his world, and he cherished every moment with them. His love for them was boundless and unwavering.
Daniel had many passions and talents. As a young man, he taught himself to play the piano, filling countless gatherings with music and joy. He was also an avid golfer and long-time member at Hopkinton Country Club, where he enjoyed men’s league and formed meaningful
friendships. He was also passionate about skiing, and nothing made him happier than passing along those skills and experiences to his children. His presence enriched the lives of all who knew him, and his absence leaves an ache that cannot be filled, but his memory will
forever live on in those who loved him.
Daniel is survived by his children, Ryan and Katie, and their mother, Maureen Lundy, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage and a lasting friendship as devoted parents, his siblings, Michael (Joanne) Lundy, Canandaigua, NY, Sharon (Larry) LaBella, Bonita Springs, FL, Mark (Jill) Lundy, Bonita Springs, FL, and Kathleen (Chris) Stafford, Marblehead, MA, and many cherished nieces and nephews. His parents predeceased him, Edward and Janice Lundy, and his beloved daughter, Allison Patricia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 22, at 10am in St. John the Evangelist Parish, 20 Church St., Hopkinton, MA, with burial to follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Matarese Funeral Home,
325 Main St., Ashland, MA. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island: https://wish.org/massri
Above all, Daniel will be remembered for his laughter, his love, and the joy he brought to everyone who knew him.
Dan was one of the very first people I golfed with at HCC, and had been a wonderful friend from that day on. He was a wonderful soul who will be missed by many. He was very impactful to me as he dealt with the tragedy of the passing of his daughter Allison. Maureen and the kids are in our thoughts during this trying time.