ILION - Mr. Daniel Iglesias passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday July 13, 2015. A native of Stamford CT, Daniel was a graduate of Holy Name Academy and J.W. Wright Technical School. Daniel was a skilled carpenter in Stamford before his Spinal Cord injury in 1978. As a result of his injury Daniel relocated to Upstate NY, where he met his wife Jenlynn. She was his nurse in the ICU, then became his wife, caregiver, and soulmate for 36 wonderful years. Daniel is predeceased by his parents Frank and Eleanore Iglesias, and his beloved sister Patricia Fuentes. Daniel is survived by his wife Jenlynn Iglesias of Ilion and their daughter Kaylynn Iglesias, her boyfriend Robert Jensen and granddaughter Madison Krauss of Frankfort. His sisters Lisabeth Iglesias of Rome, Francine Iglesias-Tosti and her husband Gaetano Tosti of Rome, his niece Sophia Iglesias-Tosti and nephew Tyler Tosti of Rome. A brother in-law Abraham Fuentes of Rome, his nephew Mark Fuentes of Martha's Vineyard, Phil Fuentes and his girlfriend Erika Weron and their family of Martha's Vineyard. Along with many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins that meant the world to him all over the East and West Coast. Along with Daniel's family, he leaves his wife's family that he considered to be his brothers and sisters along with many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins. Daniel also leaves behind many close friends that became family including Kathy Buckley and family of Ilion, and a very dear friend and "best man" Michael Galvin of Schenectady, and many others that he loved dearly. The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to those who cared for Daniel over the years, including Dr. Le & Dr. George Markwardt of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group, the Doctors of St. Lukes Medical Center, and former Public Health Nursing program that took care of Dan and became family for many years. A special thank you to Ashley Schorer who also spent many years with Daniel as both a niece and caregiver. Finally to Oneida HealthCare Facility Vent Unit for taking such great care of Daniel during his stay there. Daniel was as an avid sports fan along with collecting sports memorabilia. As a NY Jets fan you would hear Daniel say "It's go time." Finally he enjoyed listening to his Salsa Music. Calling hours at The Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road (Town of Frankfort), Ilion, NY will be held on Saturday July 18, 2015 from 1 o'clock until 4 o'clock PM. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM at the conclusion of calling hours in the funeral home chapel. His family has planned all funeral arrangements with The Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd Ilion, NY under the direction of Funeral Directors Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea (315) 894-8000.