RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT – April 2025
Our Resident Spotlight shines on Mr. Dan O’Neill for the month of April. Dan is from New York City and grew up with one brother and one sister. His Mom was a seamstress and Dad was a city bus driver, who moved here from Ireland in the early 1940s. Dan went to an all boys Catholic school and at age 18 joined the Army. Three years later he was sent to Vietnam.
After returning from Vietnam, Dan went to Hunter College in New York City and graduated with a degree in Communications. He then became an Advertising Director doing International Marketing campaigns after moving to Atlanta in the 1990s designing ads for large companies like Coca-Cola, Burger King, Wendy’s, and many more. He earned many advertising awards over his career. Dan met his wife when they both worked for the same advertising company. They went on to have 3 children, 2 daughters and 1 son.
Family is what Dan loves above all else. His daughter, Clare, remembers when she forgot about having a project due and her Dad ran off to Kroger at 5:00 am to get the supplies she needed to do the project. She says he also made her an egg and cheese bagel every morning like a true New Yorker. The family would take trips to the beach every summer, and Dan coached numerous sports teams for his kids.
Among the many things Dan loves is his Irish heritage and anything Irish. He’s a Yankee’s fan, played Rugby, cross country and has done multiple marathons and triathlons.
Here at Woodland Ridge, Dan enjoys the pet visits, the music, and the Veteran’s events. He is always friendly to everyone and a pleasure to be around.
We are so happy he decided to call Woodland Ridge his home.
If you or an aging loved one is considering moving to an Assisted Living Facility for Elder Care Services in Smyrna GA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Woodland Ridge today. 770-431-7055
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