Conesus, NY:  Daniel “Dan” Raymond Mulvaney II, 58, of Conesus, NY passed away from a brain aneurysm on Friday, April 16th, 2021.

Ask anyone in Livingston county (and the surrounding counties, too!), and they’ll tell you exactly what kind of man Dan was. He was a friend to all, always putting everyone else before himself. He was always willing to lend a hand, and he was always the first to ask how he could help.

Dan was a 1981 graduate of Livonia where he played football, volleyball, and sang in the Chorus, all while working to learn the ins and outs of the family farm. He was also a graduate of the two-year Agricultural Science program at Alfred State University in preparation to take over the farm.

He went on to run the family farm for nearly 40 years, milking cows twice a day, baling hay, harvesting crops, welding and fixing his own machines— 18 hours a day with no vacations. But the chores were never a chore for Dan— he loved being outside and was extremely proud to carry on the legacy of Mulvaney Farms. Even after making the decision to transition away from dairy farming, Dan maintained the land and the crops in partnership with his friend Adrian.

Dan was a lifelong resident of Conesus, and in 2019, he went to work for the Town Highway Department. This transition allowed him to continue working outside in the community he loved, while also affording him more flexibility in his schedule. He used that new schedule to his advantage, traveling to Europe, Chicago, and on many more local trips on the motorcycle with his beloved wife, Nancy.

His new schedule also allowed him to take up camping. Some of his fondest childhood memories were of camping with his parents and seven siblings, and he was able to rekindle that love in adulthood. Thanks to the guidance of his friends the Strollos, Sparks, and Loseys, he became an avid camper across the Finger Lakes region.

Dan loved everyone he met, but he held a special love for his children and especially his grandchildren. Of all his jobs throughout his life, his most cherished role was being “Papa Dan.” Tea parties in tiaras, hide and seek, flying kites, petting cows, and jumping in puddles were just some of his favorite activities. His home became known as “The House of Yes.”

Dan was predeceased by his father Daniel Mulvaney, his mother Shirley Donovan Mulvaney, and his dear cousin Jack Allen.

Dan is survived by his loving wife Nancy LoPresti Mulvaney; former wife Dawn Kornbau Mulvaney; children Kirstin Mulvaney, Tory (Byron) Danis, Jessica (Zach) Eason, and Donald (Stephanie) Hosie; grandchildren Kinley and Korbin Eason; siblings Marie (John) Henry, Ruthie (Fred) Nettnin, Becky Nau (Joe Zawadzki), Carol (Steve) Nichols, Margaret (Floyd) Watkins, Laura (Ken) Schoonover, and Robert (Bobbie Jo) Mulvaney; nieces and nephews Michelle Henry, Jennifer (Shane) Treuthart, Sheryl Henry, John Daniel “JD” Henry, Candy (Curtis) Gilley, Amy (Chris) Parsels, Mark (Melissa) Nau, Eric (Jesi) Nau, Josh (Sandra) Nichols, Dan (Shari) Nichols, CJ (Stephanie) Nichols, Sean (Hannah) Schoonover, Seth Schoonover (Kenzie Derleth), Makenna Mulvaney, Matthew Mulvaney, and Madelyn Mulvaney; beloved cousin and namesake Daniel “Dunk” Mulvaney; and many cherished grand nieces and nephews, loving cousins, neighbors, too many friends to mention, and one very special barn dog, Roxi.

A gathering of family and friends will take place in the summer. No formal calling hours or funeral service will be held. To honor Dan’s memory, the family asks that you have a beer, a glass of wine, or a cup of black coffee in his name; that you do something kind for someone in need; that you sign up to become an organ donor; and that you call the people you love and hold them close.

Dan’s activism and love of community stretched across so many different groups; it would be impossible to name them all. He lived his life to the absolute fullest, and he is now helping others do the same through his final gift of organ donation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to UR Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, 30 Corporate Woods, Suite 220, Rochester, NY 14623, referencing Daniel Mulvaney on the memo line. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com