Daniel Brandon Edelstein, age 26 years, of Whitehouse Station, NJ, died on Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home.
Daniel was born in New Brunswick, NJ on June 29, 1994. He attended Hunterdon Central High School (2009-2013) where he was a member of the lacrosse and ice hockey teams. He received his undergraduate education from Rutgers University Business School where he was an active participant in the Financial Engineering Club, Rutgers Finance Consultancy Club, Little Investment Bankers of Rutgers (L.I.B.O.R), and a proud member of Delta Chi Fraternity. Upon graduation, Daniel was employed as a Financial Planning Specialist by the Roettger Group at Morgan Stanley of Morristown, NJ. Daniel also holds a Financial Economics Certification.
In addition to Daniel’s educational and career accomplishments, he had a passion for volunteering his time at Gigi’s Playhouse Down’s Syndrome Achievement Center, where he served on the Board of Directors for several years. Daniel’s love for helping others carried into his brave work as a Junior Fire Fighter for the Annandale Hose Company #1.
Daniel is survived by his mother Denise Cioffi, and his father Bart Edelstein. Daniel will be greatly missed by his sister Dina Filippello and her spouse Cathleen. Daniel is also survived by his niece, Presley Grace, his niece and goddaughter, Andi Rae, his grandparents, Grace and Rocco Bollaro, his godmother Maria Bollaro, his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his girlfriend, Michelle Johnson.
Daniel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Surala and William Edelstein.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.
Funeral services officiated by Rabbi Ellie Miller will take place following the gathering at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home and to which all are welcome.
Burial will follow at B’nai Abraham Memorial Park, 2600 US-22, Union, NJ 07083.
You are encouraged to visit Daniel’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a candle of hope, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of his life.
No flowers please. To honor Daniel, please consider making a donation to Gigi’s Playhouse, via mail to 450 Amwell Road, Suite H, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, or online by clicking HERE.
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