Daniel Michael Lydon

Daniel Michael Lydon was born on February 10,1971 in his cherished hometown of Fremont, Ca. He was the first born son to Dan and Pat Lydon, arriving only a year behind his older sister Bridget. He was the consummate big brother to his younger brothers Kevin and Michael, and his sister Maggie. Danny was passionate about football, playing it throughout high school at Mission San Jose, and Chabot College. He was equally passionate about his love of the Oakland Raiders (always a fan of Al Davis’s Raiders…Just Win Baby!). Most of all he loved being a Lydon, and all the built-in love, laughter, storytelling, and his impressive network of extended family that came with his Irish heritage.

Danny will be forever loved and missed by his colorful cast of friends, coworkers, aunts and uncles, and his extraordinary number of cousins, nephews, nieces in whom he felt so much pride. He lived a life centered in community service. He dedicated twenty-six years to various waste management companies for the city of Fremont. Of all his accomplishments, he was most proud of the friendships and the sense of brotherhood he forged with his co-workers throughout the years. Danny possessed a heart of gold, which he shared graciously within his community.

After complications from his long battle with COVID over this past year, Danny passed away unexpectedly at the tender age of 50 in his sleep at his home in Niles.

He is survived by his mother Pat Lydon (Daniel deceased), his siblings Bridget McGrath (Dennis), Kevin Lydon (Olivia), Maggie Lydon and Michael Lydon, and his cherished partner in life Jenny Cutter. He will be missed by his Nephews Finnian McGrath, Aidan and Elias Greathouse, his beloved nieces Claire and Maggie McGrath. And as well as an extended family of countless god children, cousins, and friends. It’s far too soon for Danny to be gone, but he will never be forgotten. The Lydon family takes solace in the faith that he is now reunited with his father and hero Dan, his uncles Jim Lydon and John Brosnan, and a long list of characters that have gone before him.

Services will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont) on Friday, February 11th at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception to be determined. The Lydon family hopes people will join in the celebration of Danny’s life and ask that you adhere to Danny’s preferred dress code which was always casual attire.

In Lieu of flowers donations can made to St. Jude’s hospital, or Sister John Marie’s pantry of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.