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Daniel E. Nifeneger, 72, employed with Busch Gardens for 16 years

Daniel 'Dan' Nifeneger
Daniel ‘Dan’ Nifeneger

Daniel E. Nifeneger, 72, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Emily Nifeneger; as well as a sister, Linda Didio.

Dan was a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Following his move to Virginia, he worked for Montgomery Ward and then Busch Gardens for 16 years. He loved animals and his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Dan is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Brian; sister, Alice (Richard) VanHanehem; sisters-in-law, Eileen Carbrello and Norah Molinari; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be offered at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Saint Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg or Heritage Humane Society.

Share online condolences with the family at Nelsen Funeral Home.

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