Daniel Joseph Derian

Daniel Joseph Derian was born on November 17, 1955. He was the second of five children born to Jack and Joyce Derian. Dan grew up in Southwest Detroit and attended Holy Redeemer, St. Gabriel and Southwestern Schools.

In 1975 Daniel voluntarily joined the Army. While in service to our country, he was stationed in Germany and drove a MAB (mobile assault bridge). He was very proud of his military service.

When he returned from duty, he was employed as a DJ most of his career. His last job was a caregiver, to his mother, until her death in October of 2021.

Last July Dan was able to take a trip out west to attend the wedding of his cousin. While there, he connected with many family members and enjoyed it very much.

At the time of his death Dan was living in the Trenton Towers, in Trenton Michigan, where he enjoyed meeting new people and loved playing Wii bowling. Dan passed on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 of natural causes. He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Joyce Derian. He is survived by his siblings, Jackie and Bob Schaffer, Paul and Mattie Derian, Mary Sautter and Beatrice Liburdi. Dan also has many nieces and nephews, Jeremy and Ashley Schaffer, Robert Schaffer II, Rebekah and Daniel Smith, Danielle and Cody Whiteley, Nathaniel Sautter, Nicholas Sautter, Darienne Sautter, Jack Liburdi, Gina Liburdi, Julia Liburdi, Zachary Derian, and 5 great nieces and nephews, Cecilia, Luke, and Bennett Smith, Isaac Sautter and Liam Vimr.

Dan will be remembered for his infectious smile, sense of humor and kind heart. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

There will be a celebration of life on June 17th, 2023. Please contact Paul Derian at (313)-550-0809 for more information.

Donations in honor of Daniel may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.