Daniel William Lappostato
6 January 1980 - 15 October 2020
Daniel William Lappostato passed away on October 15th 2020 at 40 years of age from heart failure diagnosed in 2017. Daniel was a former all-state football player at West Essex High School and collegiate athlete at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison. Daniel was known for his loyal spirit and unparalleled generosity to all. He was an avid sportfishermen, animal lover and automotive enthusiast. Daniel also enjoyed showing off his culinary skills to family and friends. Visitation will be at the Biondi Funeral Home of Nutley, 540 Franklin Ave on Wednesday October 21, 2020 from 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. There will be a funeral service celebrated at 4:00 p.m. by Father Anthony Randazzo. As per his wishes Daniel will be cremated and his ashes mixed into a pyrotechnic display.
Daniel was born in Belleville, NJ and was a long-time North Caldwell resident before moving to Nutley in 2016. An electrical engineer by trade, he was forced to retire in 2013 due to diabetic complications. He was passionate for building things new, and fixing old things.
Daniel is survived by his loving parents Frank and Theresa (nee Markulin) Lappostato; his beloved paternal grandmother, Rose (nee Cauca) Lappostato and his beloved maternal grandmother Edna (nee Suiter) Markulin; his dear brother Victor Lappostato; his caring sister Elissa Cuellar and her husband Michael and his cherished niece Angela Lappostato. He is also survived by his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Daniel is predeceased by his paternal grandfather William Lappostato and his maternal grandfather Theodore C. Markulin.
For everyone who may not be able to come to the visitation, the family is offering a zoom meeting, the information is below.
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87278879663?pwd=Q3krSVFhV2ZRWGdqYlRlWHpxUDhVdz09
Meeting ID: 872 7887 9663
Passcode: Zj1v4T
In Lieu of flowers please make a donations to the Nutley Family Service Bureau in Daniel's name.
https://www.nutleyfamily.org/donate/
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