Daniel Aloysius Greenwell

Daniel Aloysius Greenwell, age 71, and living in Hollywood, MD, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born March 20, 1953, in Leonardtown, MD, to Ignatius Valley Greenwell (Nace) and Laura May Greenwell. On November 25, 1972, Dan married the Love of his Life, Sandra Ann Greenwell (Sandy), at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Morganza, MD. Together they were married for 51 years. Dan is survived by his children Daniel Ryan Greenwell (Melissa) and Laura Kaitlyn Greenwell, grandchildren Kristin Greenwell, Mason Greenwell, Ashley Greenwell, Megan Greenwell, and Logan Roberts. Surviving siblings are Janet Jenkins, Sharon Booth, and Lisa Elphick (Brian). Dan is predeceased by his parents and brother, Ret. Major Gerry I. Greenwell (Margo). Dan was a House Painter early in his career, then worked 33 years for the paint companies Duron Paints and Wallcoverings, and the Sherwin-Williams Company as a technical writer. Dan also attended St. Mary’s College in Maryland, graduating in 1976 with Honors, and with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Development, with an emphasis in Psychology. Dan also took specialized courses at Essex Community College in North Baltimore, MD, and at Kent State University in Ohio. He excelled in learning and teaching Paint Technology, Paint Technology Writing, Paint Product Development, and Customer Service. He achieved the reputation of “Paint Expert” within the Residential Paint and Light Industrial Coatings Industry. After retirement from Duron and the Sherwin-Williams Companies in 2010, Dan worked several jobs. Including 5 years at Wood’s Paintin’ Place in the Wildewood Shopping Center., California, MD. Dan was a Parishioner of St. John’s Church in Hollywood, MD, and served as an Usher at the 7:00 a.m. Mass. He was a Lifetime Member of the St. John Francis Regis Knights of Columbus Council #7914 and served as Grand Knight and several other Officer Positions, and as Chairman of many Council activities. Dan was also a member of the Patuxent Moose Lodge #2393, where he became friends with many members there. Dan’s hobbies included yardwork, woodworking, woodcarving, fishing, boating, playing Pitch, and especially singing Karaoke. He was told he had a good Elvis voice and loved singing ballads. Above all, he loved spending time with his wife and family, and found pleasure in talking to all the others with whom he worked with and met. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 13th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Greenwell, Joseph Hall, Francis Hall, Jim Daugherty, Jamie Wilson, and Justin North. Honorary Pallbearers will be the St. John Francis Regis Knights of Columbus Members. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. John’s Church, or St. John’s Charitable Society, 43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or Hospice of St. Mary’s, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.