LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Daniel J. Trotto, age 89, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, NY passed away in the presence of his loving family on Friday evening, the 14th of February 2014 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY. Daniel was born in Little Falls, one of seven, on January 21, 1925, a son of the late Michael and Nellie (Urgo) Trotto. He was raised and educated locally. He worked at Melrose Shoes, UNIVAC, and Remington Arms. Daniel was a member of the American Legion, Dolgeville Rod & Gun Club, and the Sprite Club. He was a communicant of Holy Family Parish. Dan is survived by his sisters, Elvira and (Frank) Ferjanec and Barbara and (Kenneth) Palmer. Although he never married, he had an abundance of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and one great-great niece. He was the biggest kid of all of them and was always happiest when he was around "his" children, or fishing for those "Big ones" at camp on Kesper Lake. Daniel was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Nellie; a brother, Louis and (Alma) Trotto; and sisters, Mary and (Wishy) Colangelo, Josephine and (Sam) Zambri, and Louise and (Albert) Guisto. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls. The Little Falls American Legion Post #31 will gather on Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM at the funeral home for services. Dan's funeral will begin with prayer at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the funeral home. The Reverend Terence Healy will celebrate his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in Holy Family Parish Church, E. Main Street.. Burial will immediately follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer, where Daniel will be laid to rest next to his mom and dad. Dan's family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the nursing staffs of St. Elizabeth's Third Floor and the ICU, especially Samantha, the Emergency Department and the wonderful staff of the Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, which he has called home for many years. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation in Dan's memory to Holy Family Parish Church, E. Main Street, Little Falls, NY 13365, the Herkimer County Humane Society, P.O. Box 73, Mohawk, NY 13407, or a charity of choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Arrangements for Dan are in the caring guidance of Harry J. and Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Directors, Enea Family Funeral Home. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit our website at www.eneafamily.com.