Daniel D. Olympia of Newburgh, New York and Edgewater, Florida passed away peacefully at the age of 90 with family by his side on Saturday morning, April 12, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh. Daniel was born January 18, 1924 in Cedar Cliff, New York. His parents were the late Maria Vincenza Perillo and Federico Maino Olympia. One of five brothers and four sisters, his family moved to 396 Washington Street in Newburgh in 1924, and he continued to live at this address until he married Alice Thuesen, and eventually built the family home in New Windsor, NY. He graduated from Newburgh Free Academy High School in Newburgh where he played football, earning the nickname "Bombo" for his tackling skills. He served during WWII in the US Merchant Marine in Atlantic and Pacific theatres, and returned to become a member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 5 Union and a mason contractor. He retired with Alice to Edgewater, Florida, and returned to Highpoint Senior Apartments in Newburgh in 2009 to support his wife Alice in her final years. Daniel lived for the last seven months with the loving personal care of his son Dean and daughter-in-law Linda, the staff at Elant Nursing Home of Newburgh and Dr. James DiLorenzo, MD. Disabled by age and respiratory problems, Daniel maintained his spirit and good humor for all, often greeting visitors with "hey, good looking" or "you're looking good". He will always be remembered for his avid fishing skills, strong work ethic, concern for others and his love of tootsie rolls. He loved to reminisce about bricklaying, his wife and the "old Yankees" and oft repeated a favorite story about meeting Joe Dimaggio. Survivors include his sister Irene (Parisi) of Endicott New York his sons: Daniel (Kathy) of Salt Lake City, Dean (Linda) of Pine Bush, Scott of Newburgh, Jay Olympia (Lorie) of Daytona Beach Florida; his daughter Nanette, of Oakland California; six grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and six great grandchildren. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife Alice in 2011, daughter Terry Anne, grandson Daniel P. Olympia and his brothers Dominic, Peter, Joseph and Gerald Olympia and sisters Anna, Rose, and Josephine. The family will receive friends from 9-11 am on Saturday, April 26 at the Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A memorial service will follow, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor and luncheon to follow.