Daniel (Dan) Anthony Howley, 44, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on July 14, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1982.

Dan lived life with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for his family. He met his wife, Heather, in the 5th grade, and they shared 22 wonderful years of marriage. Dan - whom Heather affectionately called “Babes" - was truly her perfect other half, providing a steady, gentle calm to her beautiful, organized chaos.

Dan was highly respected and well known by his coworkers, building a successful career through his intellect and natural leadership. He began his 20+ year professional journey at BAE Systems as a mechanical engineer before successfully transitioning into project management, where his ability to solve problems and guide teams could truly shine. One of Dan's true super powers was his incredible ability to plan and execute flawlessly - a gift he used daily in both his career and in organizing unforgettable family vacations.

He was passionate about traveling, with favorite adventures taking him to Hawaii, Switzerland, Alaska, California, and especially Disney. Affectionately known as "Disney Dan," he loved everything Disney and was always up for squeezing the magic out of every trip. He also enjoyed a good bourbon and loved spending time with his close friends. They gathered often for food and drinks, a tradition warmly known as "Parents on the porch." Dan used his planning skills to research and track down the absolute best places to eat in any place he visited. Above all, Dan was a dedicated father who cherished swimming with his children, teaching them how to ski, baking artfully crafted birthday cakes, and being a constant, proud presence on the sideline of every soccer game. He also took great pride in designing and building things to make his family's house a home.

He is survived by his loving wife, Heather Howley, and his cherished children, Grayson (16) and Greta (13) Howley. He is also survived by his devoted parents, Bill and Carole Howley; his mother-in-law, Patricia McGuire; and his father-in-law, Anthony Ambriano and his wife, Patricia.

Dan will be deeply missed by his siblings, Mike Howley and his wife, Jenny, and Laura Burk and her husband, Zach; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jon Ambriano and his wife, Heather, and Peter Sullivan and his wife, Jessica. He also leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephews: Regina and Elinor Ambriano, Joshua and Layla Burk, Maya and Theo Howley, and Gwenyth Sullivan; as well as 12 cousins.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover St, Manchester, NH 03104. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grayson and Greta Howley’s college funds. Donations can be made online at:

• Grayson Howley: https://digital.fidelity.com/prgw/digital/familygifting/mlgLandingPage?uuid=dbbae7d6f0f545fa91dcc57647d3818d
• Greta Howley: https://digital.fidelity.com/prgw/digital/familygifting/mlgLandingPage?uuid=bda9ffdcdda8411db11a8978f4b19b0a
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Assisting with arrangements is Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Manchester. To view Daniel's online tribute, send condolences to his family, or for more information, please visit www.phaneuf.net