Lydia P. Daniel

Lydia Paulina Daniel, age 94, of Northville passed away peacefully in her home on April 19, 2017.   She was born on July 24, 1922 in San Nicandro, Italy; daughter of Guistino and Maria (nee Eusanio) Calderone.  Lydia has lived in Northville for 16 years; she was previously of Prudenville and Wyandotte. She worked as a beautician for most of her life; she began a second career as a real estate agent focusing her sales in Wyandotte and Prudenville.  Lydia was very social and active with Allen Terrace. She was the past President of the Resident Council and loved participating in games and clubs. Among some of the games she played were Left Right Center and Bingo. Every Wednesday night she enjoyed an evening out with the Allen Terrace dinner club. Lydia was a world traveler who went overseas several times, but she also liked the serenity of going up north. She was loved by so many; her smile and laughter would light up the room. Lydia was beautiful inside and out and had an uncanny way to be everyone’s best friend and will be deeply missed. Lydia is survived by her children, Frank (Lynette) Socha, Linda (Richard) Jaworski, Mary (Dale) Cantrell, and Deborah (Louis) Ronayne; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson Frank Socha, her parents, her brother Geno O. Calderone, her first husband Frank S. Socha, and her second husband Neil Daniel.   A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 4:00pm at the First Baptist Church, 217 North Wing Street, Northville, MI 48167. Pastor Jonathan Wilkes will officiate the service. She will be laid to rest at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock. In lieu of flowers contributions would be appreciated to the First Baptist Church of Northville.