SSG Daniel H. McCoy Jr. SSG Daniel McCoy Jr., known to many as "Dan" or "Danny", passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 25, 2018. He was 33 years old. Dan was born on June 9, 1985 in Marquette, MI, son of Daniel McCoy Sr and Christine (Filetti) McCoy. As the oldest of six children he took on the role of protector and mentor for his brothers and sisters. He was always willing to offer guidance and support to help them reach their goals. Dan went above and beyond to make sure each of them chased their dreams. Family meant everything to him and his brothers and sisters always looked to him for leadership and advice. Danny enlisted in the United States Army. Through hard work, determination and love of his country, Dan was one of the few to be selected for Special Forces. To be selected, a soldier must be highly intelligent, adaptive, creative, physically fit, and most importantly show a very high level of motivation, all of which he met. After his initial training, Dan trained as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, a rewarding career helping people. In 2013, Danny earned his Green Beret and Special Forces tab. Dan LOVED being a Green Beret on Special Forces Operational Detachment - Alpha 5136. Dan also recently graduated from George Washington University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinic Health Science. Dan Jr is survived by his parents Daniel Sr and Chris McCoy, his siblings Derrick (Caitlin) McCoy and their children Shelby and Marley, Darcy (Roger) Pare and their children Sophie, Jameson and Greyson, Gina (Kyle Wilcox) McCoy, Carly and Caden McCoy. He is further survived by his grandparents Bea McCoy, Nathalie McCoy, Robert Filetti Sr and Elizabeth Filetti as well as aunts and uncles Mike (Claire) McCoy Jr, Colleen Mihailovich, Dennis (Mary) McCoy, Jo Ann (Tom) Ross, and Robert (Claudine) Filetti Jr, his cousins: Stephanie Ortmeier, Ryan, Kerry and Conor McCoy, Lukas, Alison, Max and Owen Mihailovich, Ethan, Cassidy, Quinn and Shea McCoy, Lauren Allen, Alyssa Logisz, Charlie and Mikey Ross, Jordan, Bradley, Brandon Bestcha and Madeline and Tyler Filetti. Dan Jr was preceded in death by his Grandfather Mike McCoy Sr and Aunts Brenda McCoy and Angela Bestcha. Dan's life will be celebrated on Thursday, July 5th at Kettlebrook Church 2378 W. Washington St., West Bend. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, with funeral services to follow at 6:30 PM. Pastor Mike Moran will preside over the service. Dan will be laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (www.give.chop.edu) or the Special Forces Charitable Trust (www.specialforcescharitabletrust.org/donate/) The Eernisse Funeral Home is honored to assist the McCoy family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com