South Ryegate, VT-  Daniel A. Florentine, 71, of Hall Road died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, following a time of failing health.

Dan was born on July 28, 1949 in Boston, MA to Daniel J. and Marie (Gallant) Florentine.  He graduated from Wells River High School in 1967.  While attending St. Michaels College in Burlington, he was drafted into the US Army and served actively from July 31, 1972 through October 1, 1977.  He continued his service in the VT National Guard from 1982 through 2001.

Dan worked for the State of Vermont Department of Corrections for over 30 years.  He began as a Probation and Parole Officer and worked his way through the ranks to Superintendent of Corrections at the Northeast Correctional Facility, St. Johnsbury, VT.

He was a member of the Ross-Wood American Legion Post #20 of Woodsville, NH.

An avid sports fan, Dan was passionate about all Boston teams.  He enjoyed playing cribbage and spending summers with his family at Old Orchard Beach, ME.  He liked do-it-yourself home improvement projects, even though his carpentry was a bit "rough."

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Beckley) Florentine of South Ryegate, to whom he was married on June 10, 1978; four children, Adam Florentine and fiancé` Kate Hadlock of East Corinth, VT, Jerod Florentine of South Ryegate, Seth Florentine of Newbury, and Margaret Florentine and  husband Keith Coburn of South Ryegate; seven grandchildren, Shannon, Tori, Temperance, Brodey, Colton, Izabella, and Beckley; a sister, Marianne Jordan and husband Arnold of Okatie, SC; two step-brothers, Trenholm Jordan and wife Mary of New York and Gerald Jordan and wife Betty of Accokeek, MD; a sister-in-law, Pamela Florentine of East Ryegate, VT; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Daniel J. Florentine; his mother, Marie Jordan; step-father, Clyde W. Jordan; his sister, Patricia M. "Pat" Demers; his brother, Gerard Joseph "Gerry" Florentine; a step-brother, Clyde Jordan; and a niece Michelle "Mitch" Demers.

A calling hour will be on Wednesday, April 28 ^th from 6-7 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville.

A graveside service will be on Thursday, June 10 ^th at 12 PM at Pinehurst Cemetery, South Ryegate with Melissa Gould as Funeral Celebrant.