Michael J. Daniels, 56, of Wappinger's, NY passed away at home on March 4, 2015. He was born on March 28, 1958 in Poughkeepsie, NY. to Bonnie and Anna Lawrence Daniels.

Mike was employed as emergency mgt for the Castle Point VA Hospital. He was educated in the City of Poughkeepsie school district and was an avid basketball player in high school. He served in the US Air Force from 1979 – 1980 receiving an honorable discharge.

He is survived by his daughters; Tanaya Hodges and Alaysha Mayo-Cromartie of Poughkeepsie, NY, 4 grandchildren, siblings; Jeffrey Daniels, Karen Daniels, and Brenda Daniels all of Poughkeepsie, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation is Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10-11AM at the Beulah Baptist Church 92 Catherine St. Poughkeepsie, with a funeral service to follow at 11AM. Burial is private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangement are entrusted to the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, 39 So. Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.  (845) 452-1840.To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.darrowfuneralhome.org .