Daniel P. Bork

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Irondequoit, NY – Bork, Daniel P. (Dan) 67 Years, Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018.  He is survived by his Beloved life-partner, Birgith Dachtler (son, Kalika), Rochester; Loving father of Alecia (Pete) Bork, Lindsay (Gordon) Landrigan, and Megan (Judd) Bork; Loving parents, Eleanore F and the late Daniel M Bork. Preceded in death by grandparents John and Bertha Barczak and Joesph and Victoria Borczynski. Dan was a loving grandfather of Everett Paul Landrigan; Loving brother of Kathie A (Ernie) Gerber; Loving Uncle of Jennifer (Jason) Ellmyer, Erin Gerber, and Eric (Jessica) Gerber; Loving Great Uncle of Madison and Ethan Gerber and Jacob and Jillian Ellmyer. Also survived by many cousins and countless friends. Dan had been a Siddha Yoga center leader in Rochester for several years and also volunteered as a hospice caregiver at Teresa House with daughter Megan. Dan was a Reiki Master, was active in Healing Light group, and practiced creative healing and enhanced awareness with his beloved Birgith. Dan’s gentle, peaceful spirit and pure heart drew people to him. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

30 Condolences

  1. Fr Deacon Finbarr-Peter Brandt-Sorheim on April 21, 2018 at 10:43 am

    The world is a poorer place for your absence! You are a warm memory in the heart. We pray to see you again yonder.

  2. dawn on April 22, 2018 at 9:07 am

    the world indeed lost someone special. may we keep our hearts filled with beauty and love in memory. you are loved and will be missed dan.

    dawn

  3. Karen on April 22, 2018 at 10:42 am

    I loved Dan’s presence, his smile, his caring nature. I knew him as a person always trying to help those around him in a quiet, unobtrusive way. It is obvious he will be sorely missed, and the face of time will take it’ toll. We all feel in our hearts that a good man has just left us for better pastures, and we all needed him to stick around longer….but one of the reasons I appreciated him so much was that he exuded a deep knowing of what lies ahead; that he has now forged onward to make way for all of us.

  4. Gaylene Middleton-Stewart on April 22, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    Dear Megan and family,

    That summer that I worked for your Dad has always been a treasure in my memory. He certainly is a peaceful man and exudes kindness always. I thank you for the opportunity to have gotten to know him and be positively affected by his goodness.
    Peace & Blessings to you & your family.

    Gaylene

  5. Paulette Elberti on April 22, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    Dan! One of the most gentle, centered, patient, spiritually grounded and ego-less beings I’ve ever known. He embodied deep wisdom, and lived from that place. It feels like he is still here among us, and I am so grateful to count myself as one of his friends in life. He “did his work” in this lifetime. His spirit lives on, as he soars on the wings of freedom!

  6. Lauren Sherwood on April 22, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    Dan, I didn’t know you well but your spirit was always so Loving and Peaceful and Gentle! You will be Greatly missed but we all know that your Spirit lives on in all the hearts of those you touched! Honored for the time we had together! <3

  7. Claryss Nan Jamieson on April 23, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    I met Dan and Birgith on a trip to Arunachala, India in 2013. I loved getting to know them both. Dan held space for kindness and intently listened with such warmth. It was a difficult moment in my life and I appreciated Dan’s warmth and kindness. The world was definitely better for him having shined his life with me and others. Rest in peace and love.

  8. Kathie Gerber on April 23, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    Dearest Birgith, Alecia and Pete, Lindsay, Gordon, and Everett, Megan and Judd, and Kalika,
    There are no words to express our deep sorrow to each of you. We will each experience Danny’s loss in a myriad of ways. Ernie and I are grateful we could all be together during this time. I missed my brother living so far away. I can’t believe how much more I long to see him. I know he is with me and I will wait for my lessons from him. Our love and prayers to each of you, always. We are always here for you.
    All our love and prayers,
    Ernie and Kathie

  9. Matt M. on April 23, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    Dan was a great man. Such kindness. Such light. That smile. My condolences to his family, whom I love dearly, and all those that knew him best. While heartbreaking for all of us left here without him, let there be comfort knowing his journey is far from over…

  10. Roxanne on April 24, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    Worked with Dan at ARKEMA.
    Condolences to his friends and family.

  11. Laura Volk on April 24, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    Dan set a loving example by how he lived as well as how he died. We sense that he is has just turned the corner into a dimension from which he can still be present to continue to assist in our healing work.

  12. Jen on April 24, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    So so so sorry for your loss!!!!!

  13. Sheryl Infantino on April 25, 2018 at 11:32 am

    You are and will always be remembered … Your radiant Spirit, Thirst for knowledge, love for sharing, helping others, always smiling! Much love to you Dan… You are one of the most special individuals I have ever known! Rest in the arms of love and peace my friend.
    Love to you forever,
    Sheryl

  14. Jean Hennessey on April 25, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    I’m deeply saddened to hear of Dan’s passing. He really was a gentle, peaceful spirit with an understanding of what truly mattered. Our paths crossed from time to time at Teresa House where working with him was always enjoyable. I will miss hearing his insights and his laughter. Although I didn’t know him well, my world feels a bit dimmer knowing he’s no longer here. May all who loved him find comfort and peace.

  15. Bob Schiltz on April 25, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    Megan and Family, We cannot tell you how sorry we are to hear of Dan’s passing. It was a complete shock when I read the notice from Teresa House. I saw him in November just before we left for Florida for the winter and he told me about moving to Rochester. I will always remember you and your dad opening up your house for my friend David Parhalo who used to live there so that he could walk through and go down memory lane once more. Dan was a great man and I will always remember our long talks during volunteer time at Teresa House. With our sympathy, Bob and Mary Schiltz

  16. Tom Matthews on April 25, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    I worked with Dan at ARKEMA in Geneseo for a number of years. It was a pleasure to work with him. I was sorry to hear of his passing.

  17. Marilyn K Fisher on April 25, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    Reading the notice of Dan’s passing
    Brought tears to my eyes. I am a volunteer
    At Teresa House and I loved my shifts
    With Dan. I have known Dan for 14 years.
    His smile and gentle caring ways made him so valuable to Teresa House. I tried to visit him but it was family only.

  18. Marilyn K Fisher on April 25, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    My heartfelt sympathy to all of Dan’s
    Friends and family. I will miss him so very much.

  19. Maxi Wachholder on April 25, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    I only volunteered with Dan a few times but I could tell he was a wonderful caring person. My deepest condolences for your loss. He will be missed.

  20. Cathy on April 25, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    I work at Arkema and knew Dan! Always a smile, such a good person! We all had so much fun whitewater rafting with our co-workers that spring, years ago, he was a blast!! His face could turn red at the drop of a hat! So sorry to loose this gentle soul so young!

  21. Chuck Morris on April 25, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    Dan & I worked at Arkema for many years. I am saddened by his passing . Please accept my condolences.

  22. Ramana on April 26, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    Dan, you were one of the original people in Rochester who first welcomed me here way back in 2002 when I lived in Buffalo. Now a beautiful, heartfelt sangra has grown from that welcome, and you have been cental in that family. You have been my wingman since the beginning, always, always being there for me. Your selfless service, generous heart and gentle spirit proceeds you, and i miss you dearly.

    I join you both here and in the light,

    Your soul brother Ramana

  23. Dhyani Maria Kovar on April 29, 2018 at 4:19 am

    You will be missed, Dan. Would have loved to see you in Prague. With love, Dhyani, Mirek & Josho

  24. Phil (Buzz) Baker on April 29, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    I’m one of Dan’s “countless” friends. I worked with/around him for over 20 years and loved the guy. Always full of humor in most any situation. I’m sure he will be greatly missed by those closest to him. I missed him after he retired and more so now that he’s not physically here. Earth is a poorer place without you. Godspeed Dan.

  25. Nicole-Daniel-Luis on May 4, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    Das einzig Wichtige im Leben sind die Spuren von Liebe,
    die wir hinterlassen, wenn wir weggehen.

    Danke, dass wir Dich und Dein großes Herz kennenlernen durften, dass Du Birgith und Kalika ein zu Hause warst.

    In unseren Herzen nie vergessen

  26. Mike Stockmeyer on May 16, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    I grew up with Dan, 4 houses away on Fontaine dr., in Cheektowaga Ny. I’m 66 he would be 67. I haven’t seen Him in about 45 years, but I recognize Him in the picture here. When I knew Him He played the saxophone in the HS band, adored animals, and had visions of becoming a veterinarian. I remember He worked for the railroad. He had kind and loving Parents, and Kathy was also wonderful. His dad was a volunteer fireman. Dan kind of disappeared from the neighborhood in High School and became close friends with piers at the the Polish Catholic National Church on the East side of Buffalo. However I did run into Him here and there during leave at home when i was in the Navy. My condolences to you!! Tell me what affliction caused his passing if you are comfortable with that. He died too soon, and too young.
    Mike Stockmeyer
    Mike Stockmeyer

  27. Jack Kosek on June 20, 2018 at 8:40 am

    Kathy,
    Just found out about Dan’s passing yesterday. My condolences to you, your Mom and all of Dan’s family. Living in New England I never had the opportunity to meet any of Dan’s family. I remember all the good times we had together in Youth Club, Scranton, Spojnia Farm, etc. Dan had a wonderful sense of humor and was just a fun person to be around. He was also very kind, gentle and caring.
    May he rest in peace forever more.

    Jack

  28. Dhyani Maria Kovar on July 12, 2018 at 10:23 am

    I am happy that Dan enriched so many people with his presence, his beautiful and gentle soul, and I am so glad that he became life-partner of my beloved friend Birgith, as well as friend and step-father to Kalika. Mirek, Josho and I will be with you in thought, and send all our love to the celebration. ***

  29. Gaby und Bernhard on July 18, 2018 at 8:44 am

    Das schönste, was ein Mensch hinterlassen kann, ist ein Lächeln im Gesicht derjenigen, die an ihn denken.

    – Es war schön, dass wir Daniel kennen lernen konnten –

    Liebe Birgith, lieber Kalika,

    wir sind mit unseren Herzen und in Gedanken bei euch – alles Liebe

    Gaby, Bernhard und Ursula

  30. Lauren Sherwood on July 19, 2018 at 7:57 am

    Heaven gained an amazing Angel the day that Dan left this earth! Rest in Peace Beautiful Friend! You were Loved and gave so much of your Love to all that you encountered! Happy I got a chance to be one of them! <3

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