Daniel
G.
Holom
Obituary
Daniel G. Holom, 87, lifelong Fort Wayne resident, died February 28, 2021, at Parkview Hospital. Dan was born February 19, 1934, and was the son of the late Philip and Elizabeth Holom. He graduated from Central High School and served in the US Navy. He was the District Manager at Plibrico Sales & Service for 40 years and also owned his own business, Holom Industrial Furnace, before retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion. Dan loved taking his kids on family vacations, attending at least a million of his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events, and was a father figure to many. Dan is survived by his children: Debra (Christopher) Pieri, Granger, IN; Teresa (Jeff) Holom-Schneier, Kittery, ME; Dana Franke, Fort Wayne; Kathryn (John Sweeney) Holom, Indianapolis; Mark Holom, Austin, TX; Nicholas (Penny) Holom, T or C, NM; Michael Holom, Indianapolis; David Holom, Spring, TX; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters Susan (Doug) Law and Diana Pape; brothers-in-law Jesse Barta and Gerald (Diane) Swinford; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Joan (Swinford) and daughter Nancy Beth; his siblings Philomena Barta, Helen Gochenour, Philip Holom, Jr. and Victoria Benecke. Due to Covid-19, a private service and mass will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to pinkribbonconnection.org
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I am so sorry, I didn’t know your father had passed. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. May your beautiful memories comfort you. Love, Debbie
Thank you, dear Debbie! So fortunate that he still had clear and amazing stories to the very last day of his 87 years!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Had some good memories of the Holom family.
I treasure my memories growing up with the Holom family. I can picture Mr. Holom cocking his head to the side and his eye opening wide along with smile. He was kind, strong, fun, caring and so full of love for his family. As hard as it is to say goodbye, thinking of him being back with Mrs. Holom is comforting. Although years have past and distance between us, I will always hold Dan and his family near and dear in my heart. Love to all. Pam Primeau Potts
My condolences and prayers to the Holom family. Blessings and healing love to you all
Ohhh what a Special Man you were. Mr. H, I will treasure very fond memories of the times we shared laughing & talking together about your life & your children & entire family. I was honored to meet them ALL. You made an impression on my life, forever. I’ll miss those “funny” drawings you would draw for me, I still have them ♡ So go on now, & Rest Your Soul….
Thank you for your condolences, EVERYONE, Dad was simply a GRRRRREAT man!!!
Missing him much, but ECSTATIC he is with Mom again, 48 long years later!
On his 70th birthday, we sung this parody to the tune of The Eagles “Peaceful Easy Feeling.”*
*NOTE: To understand this song, one needs to know that his signature holiday dish was pronounced “ga-loosh’-tay”- and I still have no idea how to really spell it … galu’ste? His were the most delicious because he soured the cabbage for a month and ceremonial “rollers” sat and packed love into each roll. Romanian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Sarmale) is the recipe to look up.
This song was sung on behalf of Dad’s rock-steady kitchen table:
“I like the way the galushte juice feels
Running down my legs so brown.
And I hope they all get together
And play Euchre again tonight,
With a million kids running all around.
I love being
Dan’s kitchen table
And I know I won’t let him down.
‘Cause there’s a birthday or a holiday
Comin’ round.
Many mornings I held him up
While he held his head,
Asking me “How’m I gonna raise these kids?”
Faith, love, hope, fudge, bologna,
And a whole lotta ham salad.
Gloria sure would be proud of him.
I loved being
Dan’s kitchen table,
And I know I won’t let him down.
‘Cause there’s a birthday or a holiday
Comin’ round.”
Love you all,
Dana Marguerite Mary Holom Franke
Thank you Dan for being so embracing of me as a child. I always felt welcome in your household and at the many Romanian weddings. I remember you dancing with all the kids and how wonderful that was.
My Dad was the one person I knew to be unwavering in his beliefs, solid as a rock in his support when I needed his help, gave when he himself was needing a hand yet still gave his best, and regardless of how many wrong doings I did through the years he told me he loved me dearly. I wish I had been home for the last days, weeks, months, year, of his life to give him my support through his tough bouts of health problems, I know how hard his life was and he never faltered or failed our family once. Ever. He loved my mother and losing her must have been the worst card in the hand that fate dealt him. I would not have the family of sisters and brothers that are a standing legacy of the love our Dad and Mom shared, if it were just a moment different in our lives. I wish fate had been kinder to them, blessings more abundant, wealth plentiful and sustaining, for all of the sacrifices they made to create a loving and caring home for us kids. I know that he loved seeing us grow up, did all he could to hold our family together, gave 1000% of his ability doing so. H e loved us enough for the both of them. He is my hero. I know he has found peace and is keeping an eye on us. I love my Dad. I should have said it much… Read more »
Mark, I was trying to locate you and this popped up. I am truly sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your father and wanted to live closer to him. God bless you sweetheart and your whole family.
I miss you and still live where I have forever. I hope you are well.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mike, and the rest of the Holom family. The Holom household was a home-away-from-home for me as a child. Mr. Holom always made me feel welcome, and like part of the family. He has left a wonderful legacy of kids and grand-kids. He will be missed!
Mr H as I always called you. Thank you for including me in many Holom events growing up. You were so kind and so much fun. You will be missed by so many and thank you for always including me. You were the best.
My condolences to the entire Holom family. I’ll always remember how Moshu and I joked around, and can still hear him say “oh, you again?” every time I’d show up to a get-together. Rest In Peace, Dan.