Daniel M Viccione

Dr. Daniel M. Viccione died peacefully June 17 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Carol, and his three children and their spouses, Darrin and Melissa Viccione, Dr. Todd and Kristen Viccione, and Kerilynn Viccione and Robert Gaglione. In addition, his legacy and spirit survive through his beloved grandchildren: Ariana, Seth, Bryce, Ethan, Morgan, Spencer, Ben, and Cole. His love for his family – his treasures – guided him through all things. He was a source of inspiration, comfort, laughter, and joy for his entire family, including his nieces and nephews, whom he adored.

A resident of East Greenwich, RI, Dan grew up in Providence, RI, where he was one of seven siblings. He graduated from Classical High School, received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from New York University, and his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.

Dan was a decorated war veteran who served in Vietnam. He began his distinguished career in engineering and scientific research upon his return home from the war. Dan commenced his career at Raytheon where he created several scientific patents in the field of underwater acoustics and sonar. For most of his career, however, Dan worked for the Department of Defense where he served as part of the Senior Executive Service in the Pentagon, as well as technical director of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Keyport, WA, and the Naval Surface Warfare Centers (NSWC) in Indian Head, Maryland and Dahlgren, Virginia. His research promoted travel throughout the world including the Ice Camp in the Arctic, a collaborative exploration to measure sonar performance under the ice. Additionally, in his pursuit of scientific advancement, Dan conducted research through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and collaborations with Johns Hopkins University.

While working for the Department of Defense, he received numerous awards including the Rank of Meritorious Executive by the President of the United States, the prestigious Navy Decibel Award for research in underwater acoustics, and the Martell-Bunshell award for exceptional contributions of scientific achievement in Undersea Warfare Systems.

Dan will be remembered as a scientist, an educator, an innovator, but even more so for his kindness, compassion, and love. His patience was unparalleled; his sense of humor brought light to the darkest moments. He had an endless enthusiasm for life. Dan was a talented pianist, runner, tennis player, watercolor artist, and windsurfer. On windy days he was often seen sailing along the waters of Narragansett Bay. Above all, he constructed the foundation upon which this family safely and proudly rests. His spirit, his laughter, and his love will be missed every day.

“Fair winds and following seas”

Calling hours will be offered on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Nardolillo Funeral Home 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 from 2pm-4pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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