James Daniel Dean

James Daniel "Danny" Dean (November 25, 1966 — January 9, 2014) of Hollywood, Maryland, is remembered by family and friends for his steady hands, his love of cooking and his pride in a life of skilled work. A graduate of Leonardtown High School (Class of 1984), Danny built a career as a sheet metal mechanic and was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 100, where he worked for nearly three decades. He took satisfaction in a trade well done and in the camaraderie of colleagues who shared his commitment to hard work.

Outside of his trade, Danny enjoyed simple, heartfelt pleasures: riding his Harley Davidson, gathering around the table with family and friends, and tending to the everyday rituals that marked a life lived close to home. He married Angela Marie Dean on June 12, 2012, and family was central to his life. He is also survived by siblings Christy Dickerson, Debra Sharpe, Craig Cavalier, and April Gomez, and by other relatives who remember him for his warmth and easy company.

Those who knew Danny recall a man who loved to cook for people he cared about — offering hospitality in a way that made others feel welcome and grounded. His funeral service was held on January 20, 2014, with interment at Joy Chapel Cemetery. In honoring his memory, the family invited contributions to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, a cause close to their community.

Danny’s life was shaped by steady work, devotion to family, and small acts of care that became his legacy to those who loved him. He is remembered with gratitude by those who shared his table, his rides and his friendship.