Daniel Marsano

We are planning a virtual memorial service with pictures and short video memories. For information or to contribute a memory please email intrepid.sleuth@gmail.com. Daniel Thomas Marsano (he would often say that the "T." in his name stood for "Terrific"), 69, of Shelby Township passed away on February 14, 2021. He was born May 30, 1951 in Detroit, son of the late Leonard Robert and Lillian Ruthell (Rhodes) Marsano. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Joseph (Denise) Marsano and Lisa (Billy) Finateri. Proud grandfather of Derek, Zoey and Lily. Predeceased by brother Leonard, brother-in-law Bill and brother-in-law Scott. Survived by mother-in-law Jeanne, sister-in-law Laura and sister Sherrie. Daniel graduated from Berkley High School and then went on to study philosophy at Eastern Michigan University and Oakland University. He then began his career as a police officer, and later became a detective, for the Sterling Heights Police Department. It was there that he met his beautiful bride, Linda ("wifey"). He knew from the moment he saw her that he loved her and wanted to marry her - and he eventually did. After seven years, he took a position at the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, Organized Crime Strike Force and was there for two years. He then completed his career as Vice President, Special Investigations for Prudential, where he worked for 37 years. In his spare time, he was also an Instructor and Trainer for the Michigan State Police and the Oakland Police Academy. He often consulted on unsolved homicide investigations and worked as a consultant to John Reid and Associates on the development of a course on Telephone Interviewing Techniques. In addition, he was an accomplished author. He wrote numerous published papers and articles on Interviewing and Linguistic Analysis Techniques as well as several books - the technical book "In Search of Truth" and children’s books "Sir Day the Knight" and "Sun Day, the Not-Quite-Knight." He dedicated each of his books to his children. Finally, he was able to enjoy five great years of retired life - and he was really good at that! He worked out at the gym every other day for his entire life - even when he wasn't feeling well. He always said, "Nothing can hurt steel." He spent his days doing a Puzzle Page every morning with Linda, playing pinochle with Linda, Jeanne and Laura, going to breakfast with his friends, playing Words with Friends and chess with friends and family, watching football, visiting Joe, Denise and Lily in Chicago, and spending several days per week at Lisa and Billy’s house playing with Derek and Zoey. Daniel deeply valued his relationships with others. He was a beloved friend and mentor to many. But above all else, he was the world's most wonderful husband, dad and grandpa. He loved his family with every fiber of his being, and he lived to "make little hearts glad." He loved nothing more than to swing and read books to Lily, play with babies and lambchop with Zoey and have Nerf wars and do school with Derek. His family was his happy place, and he was ours. We will forever miss our Eternal Sleuth in the Search of Truth. In remembrance of Daniel’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made in his memory to the Fraternal Order of Police Foundation.

Daniel Marsano

May 30, 1951 - February 14, 2021