Daniel F. Midgley

Daniel F. Midgley, 64, of Phoenixville, PA, beloved husband of Angela (Martosella) Midgley, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Born on February 14, 1960 in Abington, PA he was the son of David R. Midgley, II (Carol) and the late Edythe (Mitchell) Dixson (Robert).

Dan graduated from Temple University where he played ice hockey. He began his career as an HVAC Mechanic in the family business with David Midgley & Company. He stayed in the oil heating business through the rest of his career until his retirement from Petro Home Services in October 2021.  He spent many summers in Cape May, NJ with his family while growing up, and continued his love of vacationing at the shore with his wife and children. Dan was a wonderful Father who would tell anyone who would listen how proud he was of his children. He was a huge Philadelphia sports fan, loved bike riding, and was a history buff, especially everything related to The Battle of Gettysburg and Pennsylvania history. Dan and his wife spent much of their retirement together exploring historic Pennsylvania sites. Dan loved music and played guitar, and attended many Folk Festivals with his friends. He had a great sense of humor and was affectionately known as ‘Uncle Knucklehead’ a name derived from his love of The Three Stooges.

In addition to his wife Angela Midgley of 34 years he is survived by his 2 children:  Son, Daniel F. Midgley, Jr. (Rebecca Bagasevich), daughter, Grace K. Midgley (Stephen Menkes), brother, David R. Midgley, III (Robin), sister, Kathryn Ruth (Harold III), father-in-law, Peter A. Martosella Jr. (Joy), sisters-in-law Lisa May (John), Nancy Whitby (Stephen), and Carla Rubert (David), nephew David Midgley IV, nieces Jenna Ryba (Matthew), Christina Hurley (Peter), Hannah Whitby, Emma Rubert, and many great nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 8:45am-10:45am, followed by his Funeral Service at 11am in St. Ann Chapel, 604 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA.

Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company, 630 Valley Park Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 and Wounded Warrior's Project at www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org.