DANIEL WILCHA (SCO)
1–OBITUARY WRITTEN BY DANIEL’S MOTHER:
With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our cherished Daniel Ryan Wilcha on Monday, June 09, 2025, at the age of 40 years old.
Daniel brought immense joy, laughter and love into our lives. Dan/Danny was known for his passion, great sense of humor, kind and caring heart and his adventurous spirit. In his younger years, he loved playing chess, board games, riding his bike with his twin brother Nick and their friends,.They both played on Pelton Baseball Team and Daniel’s shirt was player number 8. Dan was a devout, extremely talented/gifted lyricist, writer, hardworking rapper/musician. His music will live on forever. His passion for music started at age 15 and never ended. His music is for all and can heal and touch deep within his listeners hearts. He was extremly spiritual, loved to mentor, lift others spirits and tried to help in any way he can. He loved reading the Scriptures and merging them with some of his music. One of Dan’s favorite scriptures was Jeremiah Ch 29 verse 11. Daniel enjoyed spending time with his twin brother Nicholas (Nick). They had and will always have a loving bond that can never be broken. Dan also enjoyed spending time with his half-brother Michael (Mike). They made funny videos and music videos together and had precious times that will never be forgotten. Dan always was seen with his phone out filming something. He had so many fun and meaningful times with his closest and dearest friend Donna. They went on nature hikes and bike rides together. They loved to just go for long rides, talks and walks in various parks and near the water. Dan loved his Taco Bell, pizza, and potato chips (UTZ). His other favorite snacks were Honey Buns and Little Debbie cakes. One of Dan’s and Donna’s favorite waterfronts to visit was in Piermont. Dan said it was his “happy place.” Professionally, he worked as a Security Officer, which he loved, and dedicated many years to. Daniel was a fighter and a warrior, always ready to face battles that may arise. He was so outspoken that most just couldnt understand him and his point of views.Two quotes Dan used to say was, “FACE YOUR FEARS” and “FAITH OVER FEAR.” He always told us and those he met to “STAY STRONG” no matter what. He will be greatly missed and is at rest now. Peace has finally found Daniel. He has been called and taken to His Heavenly Home. His music will carry on forever and ever.
Dans Facebook Profile is
Daniel Wilcha ( SCO )
Daniel is survived by his mother Gayle, his twin brother Nicholas, his half-brothers, Michael and Steven, his loving uncle George Wilcha and George’s wife, Daniel’s loving aunt, Debra Wilcha (Aunt Debbie, whom he loved dearly).
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 at St. Ann’s Church, at 11AM., followed by burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
“Sudden loss reminds us of the fragility of life, urging us to cherish each moment.”
“Grief is the price we pay for love.”
Memorial service/tribute will be held at a later date by the waterfront.
“Dan, you made me, your mom, so very proud of you. I’m honored the Almighty Father gave you to me. You are a special gift that I will always treasure. You were such a strong man and you taught me how to be a stronger woman, yes you did ! I love you forever and ever and you will always be in my heart. We had many laughs and good times together, and that is what I will cherish. A mothers bond will never ever be broken, ever .”
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to research the links below and consider donating to the foundation of your choice in Daniel’s memory and legacy.
The two music foundations listed, are for people with various disabilities.
The gift of music can bring much joy, healing and happiness in each ones world.
Daniel’s Music Foundation
1595 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10029
(212) 289-8912
Save the Music Foundation
1515 Broadway
21st Floor
New York, NY 10036
(212) 846-4391
With thankfulness and love, from Daniel’s family.
2–OBITUARY WRITTEN BY HIS TWIN BROTHER NICK:
Daniel Ryan Wilcha was born on April 4, 1985 to Gayle and Nathaniel. Dan passed away on June 9, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers, NY.
Known to many as “SCO”, short for S.till C.arry O.n. He was a very strong young man, who had been through so very much, but his faith, strength and resilience in times of uncertainty and doubt, is what we will remember him for.
Survivors include his mother, Gayle, his identical twin brother, Nicholas G. Wilcha of Yonkers, his uncle, George P. Wilcha of Warwick, his aunt, Debra Wilcha of Warwick, his half-brother, Michael A. Fannelli of Yonkers, his half-nephew, Theodore Williams of Westchester, a half-brother, Steven Williams, of Westchester, as well as countless hosts of cousins and others who considered themselves family to Dan. Dan was predeceased by his step-dad, Pablo A. Torres Jr., in 2023, and his biological father, Nathaniel Williams, in 2016, maternal grandparents, Ruth Wilcha, in 1990 and George Wilcha, in 2003., and by his paternal grandmother, Jeanette Williams, in 2014.
Dan is loved by so very many and will never be forgotten. We love you. Until we meet again.
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO DUCHYNSKI-CHERKO FUNERAL HOME