Daniel Giuseppe Piccioni, 65, of Boonton, New Jersey, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Morristown after a brave battle with cancer. Known to many as Dan or Danny, he will be remembered for his boundless kindness, his love for his fellow man, and his gift for finding joy in life’s simplest moments.

Born on November 12, 1959, in Canada, Dan made Boonton his lifelong home. The loving son of Lina and Italo Piccioni, both deceased, he grew up with his brothers, David and Christopher, forging lifelong bonds that grounded him and shaped the man he became.

A graduate of Lincoln Technical School, Dan built a distinguished career in the automotive field. He earned recognition as a master automotive technician and later served as a technical support manager for Volkswagen Automotive Group, where his expertise, patience, and willingness to mentor others left a lasting imprint on colleagues and customers alike.

Dan’s heart beat in rhythm with his community. He served as Ward 3 alderman, Parks and Recreation liaison, and fire commissioner before proudly joining the Boonton Fire Department as a member of South Boonton Hose and Engine Company #3, as well as being on Boonton's Board of Education. A musician at heart, he began with the Harmony Drum Corps playing the fife and later served in the color guard. Outside of civic life, he pursued his passions with vigor as an 8th-degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate and a devoted motorcyclist.

Dan is survived by his beloved fiance, Susan, and his cherished brothers, David and Christopher. As well as his nephews, Anthony, Christopher and Dale and his wife Heather, and his great nephew Eli.