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Daniel Thomas Mayers, or "Danny" as he was affectionately known, was born on March 6, 1990 in Brooklyn, NY to the Rev. Dr. Thomas W. O. Mayers and Mrs. Altagracia Paulino Sanchez de Mayers. Daniel is the beloved younger brother of Luis and Denisse Mayers. The Mayers Family moved to Boston in 1991 and resided in Dorchester, MA. Rev. Dr. Thomas W. O. Mayers served as the Reverend at St. Mark's Episcopal Church for 17 years where Daniel was confirmed and was an active member, serving as an acolyte and in the church youth group. During his years in Dorchester, Daniel attended Parkside Christian Academy, The Advent School and Boston Latin Academy.
Raised in the church, Danny knew much about the importance and value of service, which he took on in many different ways. He served as a pastor at his local congregation, Family of God in Haverhill. His spiritual impact touched and changed the lives of those around him through his superior management skills to coordinate everything from prayer groups to set lists for the worship team where he also played the drums, piano and sang. He also served the city of Boston for over 10 years as an employee for the Boston Public Schools Welcome Center, Transportation, and Special Education Departments. He always tried to do everything within his means to assist any colleague, parent, or student he ever came across that reached out to him for assistance, navigating with ease between English and Spanish.
He graduated from UMass Lowell with 3 majors in Business, Accounting, and Finance. Daniel had a very strong entrepreneurial spirit and he manifested his passion for physical fitness into a small yet powerful business called IO Workouts, with a roster of clients throughout New England. Danny dedicated his time to training friends and clients, and was characterized by his lightheartedness, sense of humor, and kindness.
The passing of Daniel leaves behind a void that is deeply mourned by all who knew and loved him, including his parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, Godson, friends, church family's, past and present coworkers, clients, and mentees ranging from the United States to the Dominican Republic to Guyana and beyond.
We cherish the memories and impact he made on our lives. We know his spirit lives on in our hearts, forever inspiring us. Rest in peace, dear Danny.
We are extremely devastated and this loss is unfathomable as we try to understand the details of this tragedy and find who took the life of someone who impacted so many others in nothing but the most positive ways. Danny's life was taken in broad daylight. As a family, we are all hurting, and the lack of information that would help with the ongoing investigation leaves us with an even deeper sense of loss. If anyone in the public has information that may be helpful in finding the person who committed this heinous and senseless act, we plead with you to please come forward and assist the authorities in helping our family seek justice for Danny. We also request that the media be respectful of our privacy during this difficult time, to allow us space for peace as we grieve. He will be immensely missed and he is truly irreplaceable in our heart and the hearts of others.
- The Mayers Family
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We invite family, friends, and acquaintances to join us as we gather to celebrate the life of our beloved Danny. The funeral arrangements have been scheduled as follows:
Funeral
Date: June 7, 2023
Time: 11am ET
Location: St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Address: 73 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
Memorial Service
Date: June 11, 2023
Time: 10:30am ET
Location: Family of God Church
Address: 76 Merrimack St., Haverhill, MA 01830
Live Stream: Facebook Live
During this time of mourning, we aim to honor and remember Danny in a heartfelt ceremony. We kindly request that attendees observe the solemnity of the occasion.
For any inquiries or to offer your condolences, please contact The Mayers Family at contact@danielmayerslegacy,org. We appreciate your understanding and compassion during this difficult period. Please visit the website often for updates and new information.
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In memory of Daniel, contributions can be made in lieu of flowers. Your kindness and generosity will help in the following ways:
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Funeral and memorial expenses: Funds will be used to cover the costs associated with the funeral service, burial, memorial ceremony, transportation, and other related expenses.
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Support for the family: Funds will be used to provide financial assistance and support to the surviving family members. This includes helping with immediate needs, providing long-term support and other expenses. Additionally, there are close family members traveling from outside of the country and funds will be used to support their travel expenses.
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Charitable donations for Family of God Church: Funds will be used to support Family of God Church in Haverhill, MA to help cover costs of rent, operations and programming including an After School Program for the youth in Haverhill, MA. Creating this program is a mission that was very important to Daniel that he and the church have been working on for years. Creating this program is a very important mission that Daniel and the church have been working on for years.
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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has assisted and supported us during the investigation into Daniel's tragic passing. Your dedication, kindness, and commitment to seeking the truth have been a source of comfort and strength during this challenging time.
To the law enforcement officials, detectives, and forensic experts who have tirelessly worked to unravel the details surrounding this incident, we extend our deepest appreciation. Your professionalism, expertise, and unwavering pursuit of justice have not gone unnoticed. We are grateful for your thoroughness and dedication to finding answers.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to the friends, neighbors, community members and leaders who have provided invaluable assistance and support. Your willingness to lend a helping hand, share information, and offer comfort has meant the world to us. Your acts of kindness have shown us the power of unity and compassion in times of adversity.
Additionally, we would like to acknowledge the City, State and Federal US Government officials, professionals, including counselors, victim advocates, pastors and many more who have guided and supported us throughout this process. Your expertise, guidance, and empathy have been instrumental in helping us navigate the complexities of this. We also thank The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald for beautiful full page articles highlighting Daniel’s impact on the community as a Pastor, City of Boston employee, local entrepreneur and so much more.
Lastly, we want to thank our family and friends for standing by our side, offering their unwavering love, support, and compassion. Your presence and encouragement have provided us with the strength to endure the difficult moments and move forward together.
While we continue to mourn the loss of our dear Danny, we find solace in the knowledge that we are not alone. Your unwavering support has reminded us that even in the darkest times, there is light to be found in the goodness of humanity.
With sincere appreciation,
The Mayers Family