Daniel Peter Zaczyk

Daniel P Zaczyk, also affectionately known as “Poppy”, died August 9, 2026 of cancer. Born in Erie, PA on July 11, 1943, Daniel was a graduate of Cathedral Prep, class of 1961. Daniel worked as a structural Ironworker until he retired and loved to hunt.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilee Dennington; their 3 children, Randall Zaczyk of Waterford, Terri Zaczyk of Cary, and Melissa Vandervort of McKean; 6 grandchildren, Steve (Karen), Kailee VanDamia (Adam), Jerraca Davis (Brent), Alisha Clement (Joe), Derek Brown (Meaghan), and Kyler Vandervort; 11 great grandchildren and his brothers, Patrick, Gary, Mark, Philip, Roger, and Christopher.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Leona Zaczyk, and his brothers Michael, Timothy, Joel, and Nathan.

“Poppy was the grandfather I wished I had.”

“He was one of a kind."

“I still have the ripped up $5 bill that uncle Dan gave me because I needed change!”

“Rest in peace big brother."

He will be sadly missed.  A private spreading of Daniel's ashes will be determined at a later date.