Daniel J. Cifonelli, 30, of Pennellville, NY passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020.  Born in Syracuse, NY, he was a 2008 graduate of Baldwinsville High School.  Danny attended Florida Atlantic University and Onondaga Community College. He was a fashion model and business assistant and worked in interior design and hair styling. He had a gifted eye for fashion, style, and interior space.  He was a former resident of Miami, Florida and New York City. His modeling career required travel notably to Milano, Italy, London, England and Los Angeles. He was an insightful and sensitive man with a witty, contagious sense of humor. He has an all-embracing, gentle, old soul.

Danny is survived by his parents, Daniel A. and Lynn Cifonelli of Pennellville, NY; a sister, Andrea (Brandon) Rhea of Manlius, NY; maternal grandfather, Joseph Rizzo of Oneida, NY; paternal grandmother, Marguerite Parelli of Buffalo, NY; two nephews, Simon and Oscar Rhea of Manlius, NY and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will celebrate Danny's life at a private funeral service at the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in Daniel's memory to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 917 Avery Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204.