Daniel Paul Koslicki

‘Firefighter at Niagara Active Hose Volunteer Fire Company’

Daniel Paul Koslicki, 28, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2020 at Sister’s of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, NY.  He was born on February 8, 1992 in Amherst, NY.

Danny, as he was affectionally known, was a lifelong resident of the Town of Niagara, graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 2010 and earned his Associates Degree in Diesel Mechanics from Ohio Technical College. Danny was currently employed as a diesel technician for Cassens Transport.  He proudly served as an EMT and active firefighter for Niagara Active Hose Volunteer Fire Company up until his passing. Danny loved spending time with family and friends at the Cottage in Ontario and the hunting camp in Short Tract, where he never had the chance to shoot a deer. Danny never hesitated to help anyone at anytime with anything or life situation. He was always there, whether fixing a car or family and friends projects. Danny had a heart of gold, was unbelievably selfless and had the most contagious smile. He took pride in being the best ‘Big Brother’ to Cody, especially when he smoked him in Madden. Danny enjoyed Country Music, the Tragically Hip, the movie ‘Contact' and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. After the Bills played, Danny loved to talk to Cody and analyze what they should have done.  

Danny leaves behind his mother, Judylynn (Steve Neilson) Sparks; father, Dennis R. (Gina DiNatale) Koslicki; stepfather, ‘Dad,’ Leon A. Guiliani, Jr.; fiancé and love of his life, Lindsey Basile; siblings, Cody (Melanie Carr), Heather (Richie Runge) and Craig (Ania Catlin) Guiliani; paternal grandmother, Jean (late Leon A.) Guiliani, Sr., nieces, Aleseah, Camryn, Briana and Natalie; his god parents, Dan and Julie Curtis; his beloved dog, Aurora and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  In addition to his paternal grandfather, he was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Paul Sparks and maternal grandmother, Judy Sparks, who Danny deeply cared for and adored; paternal grandparents, Daniel and Dorothy Koslicki and a brother, Michael Z.

The family will be present on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (297-9007) where Danny’s funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. with his Godfather and Chaplain, Daniel Curtis officiating.  Prayers of committal and interment will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery.  A Firefighter Prayer Service will be offered on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral chapel with Chaplain Steve Keller officiating. As you prepare to attend please be mindful of face coverings and be prepared for delayed entry as COVID restrictions will be enforced. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Active Hose Volunteer Fire Company, 6010 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Arrangements are under the direction of Michael R. Goodlander.  Share condolences and memories and view Danny’s tribute video at GOODLANDERCARES.com

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