In Memory of Daniel Vianale
Name: Daniel Vianale
Spouse: Waltraud Vianale
Children: SeungNam Alfonse, ChoongNam Victor, and Sean JeongNam
Birth Date: November 29, 1945
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension Date: October 11, 2020
Daniel was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 29, 1945 to an Irish/English mother Helen Wilkinson and Belmondo Vianale, an Italian father, as the first of 5 sons. His DNA profile shows large Northern European ancestry, even just 48% Southern European.
He grew up in Brooklyn, NY close to Coney Island Beach, where he loved to swim.
Daniel co-founded with Mr. Woo the Ilhwa Korean Ginseng distribution network in the USA. Daniel also helped with his own two hands to establish the Good Food Café on 5th Ave in Manhattan and eventually became its manager. Afterward, he established his own fashion jewelry business in Penn Station, NYC for 3 years. His business journey took him to manage, then own the New Yorker Hotel Gift Store in its basement from 1994 to 2001. When the Twin Towers came down in New York, it was the death blow to his gift store, because the hotel lost all its customers. While he closed the store, I – his wife – got the perfect opportunity to work full time as a pharmacist in a hospital in Queens, and we were financially secure again. Daniel retired at this point and devoted himself full time to the raising of our 3 sons.
Daniel and Waltraud Vianale were introduced by True Father Sun Myung Moon, in December 1980. On Dec. 31, 1980, we were engaged. On July 1, 1982, we received the Holy Marriage Blessing by our True Parents in Madison Square Garden. Daniel has three sons: SeungNam Alfonse, ChoongNam Victor, and Sean JeongNam. His only daughter, Hyo Jeung Jonica was adopted by John and Cathy Williams, who raised her excellently.
Daniel contributed wholeheartedly to the ACLC providence, driving our sister from Japan around to visit churches. He also made an 8-day MEPI trip to Israel in 2003 and rode on a camel. In 2005, he visited Korea where our couple received an award for our witnessing efforts.
In 2011, when Daniel had just discovered he had Hepatitis C, we were in the middle of moving to Kingston, NY. Daniel was always a diligent packer – we moved 8 times. On October 1, 2011, we arrived in the Mid- Hudson Valley, where he drove us himself, in a large U-Haul truck. He is a man of many good and perfect deeds.
He always had great concern for being healthy. He taught his wife, a pharmacist about the best foods, nutrition, and nutritional supplements. He spent his last 12 years of life supporting the Lyndon Larouche political action committee. He proved many times over that he was a patriot and beyond.
As his wife, I give him the crown of true husband, true father, and true patriot. That is Daniel Vianale. 10-14-20
Seonghwa Ceremony
Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Unification Theological Seminary – Main Chapel
30 Seminary Dr, Barrytown, NY 12507
Service may be viewed on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94086539911
Wonjeon Ceremony
Saturday, Oct. 17 directly following service
Montrepose Cemetery
75 Montrepose Ave., Kingston, NY 12401
Donations may be sent to:
Mrs. Waltraud Vianale
69 Andrew St., Kingston, NY 12401
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Irmgard Baynes
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As part of my hour of prayer I started with reading Daniel’s story told by his wife Waltraud. Reading this it made me smile. I smiled because I remembered meeting Daniel for the first time at the Good Food Cafe in Manhattan, I was so impressed. I had sold and promoted IlHWA ginseng in Germany. I also enjoyed buying Ginseng Up from his store in the New Yorker Hotel. I also smiled recognize the sincere and beautiful heart of his wife Waltraud behind the words I read. Praying for your safe passage Daniel to your true and eternal home. Praying also for your family you are leaving behind for a while. “GODSPEED” to you Daniel.
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Peter Reiner
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I didn’t know Daniel, but this testimony about his life is beautiful. God bless him as he makes his transition
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Peter Freund
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Dear Waltraud:
I worked with Daniel at Il Hwa Ginseng. He was a great brother and a great friend. He was always positive with a smile on his face. I met him few times while I was selling Sunglasses at the Ramapo Travel Spot where we would exchange comments. My wife Kimiko passed away over 2 years and he is one of the people helping members on their
transition. I will pray for her to Keep an eye on Daniel on his trip. God Bless
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Renee Corley
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Waltraud, thank you for your beautiful tribute to your husband. I worked together with Daniel in Il Hwa in Los Angeles in 1981. My favorite memory of him was that after he was matched to you, he was very serious about learning German. When he was driving around Los Angeles as a salesman for Il Hwa, he kept a little notebook in the car with German words, and when he was waiting at a stoplight, he used the time to study German. I really admired that about him.
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Steve Evans
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Prayer offered for the blessed smooth transition home and for his precious wife and family!
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Anne-Marie Mylar
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Thank you Waltraud for such a wonderful testimony about your husband. I have been a widow for 8 years now and my husband and I are still growing and becoming better individuals each day. What I discover, he benefits, and what he is learning I also benefits.
May each other’s love always protect you and help your family – children and future grand-children.
Sincerely,
Anne-Marie
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Joe Kinney
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Hey Danny!
It was a blessing to know you. You worked so hard and always followed your own inner voice.
Thanks for your kindness and service.
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Laura Taylor
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I couldn’t meet him in this world, but his brother Douglas was here in Miami. Prayers for blessed transition
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Barry Geller
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God Bless you Daniel
Thank you for all your good work.
Condolences to Waltraud an family
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Nora Spurgin
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Dear Waltraud,
Such a lovely testimony to Daniel’s life and contribution. I remember you both from NY. I knew you better through WFWP.
May heaven bring you much support as you adjust to the changes in your life.
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Julie Burgess
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Dear Waltraud,
I remember Daniel in Boulder, Colorado. I think he was working with Il Hwa, at the time. His brother Monte, also was there. Again, I worked with him in Los Angeles and Torrance, California in Il Hwa. I remember how well he ironed his clothes to look the business part. Also, I remember him saying it was good to always be improving yourself. I remember him selling jewelry at his sidewalk display on 5th Avenue, in NYC, and he was trying to get me to buy some earrings, so I wouldn’t look like a farm girl. Another time he expressed how he wished he’d had a better education. That makes me think he must be proud of your education as a pharmacist. Condolences to you and your family and I’m sure he is watching over you.
God bless!
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