Daniel Thomas Fitzhenry, Esq.
Age 67, of Penn Hills, formerly of North Huntingdon Twp., Westmoreland County, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. Born on August 7, 1955, son of the late John F. and Mary Elizabeth (Weisgerber) Fitzhenry.
Beloved husband of Diane (Gionta) Fitzhenry; loving father of David John of Penn Hills and Daniel Patrick (Jillian) of Stephen’s City, VA.; proud grandfather of Mariah Lynn, Benjamin Robert, and David Liam Fitzhenry, with a new grandson due in December 2023; loving companion to two loyal beagles – Lucky and Romeo; brother of Kristina Hoffman; brother-in-law of Ann Marie (George) Stover of Plum and Pat (John) Winklmann of Healy, AK. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.
Dan was a practicing attorney having graduated from Duquesne Law School. He also holds a Master of Public Administration and Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dan was a part-time adjunct professor at Point Park University. He was a member of the Penn Hills Zoning Hearing Board since 1982 and a chairperson for 32+ years.
Dan worked in emergency services since the 1970s – first in North Huntingdon then in Penn Hills. In 1981, he became the Allegheny County EMS Coordinator until 1988 at which time he worked at Forbes Regional Hospital/Allegheny University Health System as director of EMS/Prehospital Services.
He was a forming member and Deputy Commander of PA-1 DMAT, part of the National Disaster Medical System and continued working as an intermittent federal employee under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services. He served in these capacities at several major disasters across the country – World Trade Center, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, Border Reunification, and the Covid-19 pandemic to name a few.
Dan was a Norwin Class of 1973 graduate. He was an avid reader and he enjoyed boating.
Dan was an Eagle Scout and continued scouting with his sons, who are both Eagle Scouts. He served in many capacities including Troop Committee Chair for former Troop #7139 – Verona/Penn Hills.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 1 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 7 p.m. Interment Private.