Daniel Lee Rose, 86, of Willseyville, NY, completed his journey in life on November 23, 2025.

Dan was born December 17, 1938, in Sayre, PA to the late Kenneth and Veda (Chestnut) Rose. Dan grew up in northern PA and graduated from Sullivan Highland H.S. in Sonestown, PA.

Dan enlisted in The United States Airforce immediately after high school, serving four years, specializing in tactical aircraft maintenance, traveling throughout the US and Puerto Rico.

Dan spent most of his career at NCR (National Cash Register) in Ithaca, NY, retiring in 1999.

Dan loved hunting, fishing, bowling, gardening with his wife and playing cards with friends. His favorite pastime was watching the NY Yankees, Penn State, the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a lifelong fan of Candor High School Athletics.

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Gloria Rose, his children Joseph and Terrance Rose, Rusty Chilson and Christeen (Chilson) Freeland.

Dan was a proud grandfather to: Jacki, Cody, Chad, Paige, Siarah, Nicholas, Makenzy, Haylie and Dustin.

Dan was a great grandfather to many. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

To honor Dan's wishes there will be no funeral services. We invite others to please privately celebrate Dan's memory in their own individual way.