Fernando Dacanay

Fernando D. "Baby" Dacanay , 67, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away Sunday night peacefully with his family by his side. .



Fernando "Baby" Dacanay passed his Certified Public Accountant exam at the early age of nineteen in Manila, Philippines. He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1974 where he proceeded to pass his CPA exam here in Philadelphia. He graduated Class President in 1966 from The Philippine School of Business Administration. He sponsored a fund for deserving children and grandchildren of his classmates, and created a scholarship fund in his hometown, Alicia, Isabella Philippines. Most importantly, he sponsored a medical fund for his classmates whom need monetary help for medications and hospitalizations. Normally, he would credit this to "The Class of '66".



"Be", as he was fondly called, was one of the founders of the first Fil-American Lions club in the United States during his early years here. As President, he sponsored two families who would come to the United States and stay with his loved ones as they were undergoing major kidney and brain surgeries.



Fernando was also one of the original organizers for the Ilocano Cultural Association in Philadelphia. He took immense pride in being a member and eventually became their President.



As an avid golfer, Fernando was also the President of the Delaware Valley golf club. He loved competing in tournaments and was very proud of the numerous trophies he won throughout the years.



The love of his life was the Santo Nino de Cebu. He was an active participant in the church for almost thirty years and was heavily involved with the original enshrinement of the Infant Jesus at Olde St. Augustine Church. There, he was the President of the Filipino Pastoral Council. Fernando was so proud to be a part of the church where he could help others and propagate the faith. He was so grateful that the Augustinians gave us, the Filipino Community, the opportunity to practice our faith and traditions at Olde St. Augustine's since 1992. He found joy in devoting his life to the Church, where he was able to help Filipino priests further their studies at Villanova University where they were sponsored by himself and other members of the Filipino community.



During Christmas, "Be" also encouraged different Filipino associations to contribute a charity basket for needy families in the Philadelphia area, this continues to this day.



Fernando was the beloved husband of Zorayda R. (nee Reyes) Dacanay; loving father of Ron (Jamie) Dacanay, Paul (Nicole) Dacanay, Ken (Jennifer) Dacanay, daughter-in-law Bernadette Dacanay, and the late Jan Michael Dacanay; devoted Pop Pop of Nathaniel and Olivia; dear brother of Suriguena Dacanay, Julianito Dacanay, Nida Fernandez, and the late Reynaldo Dacanay.



Relatives and friends are invited to his Prayer Service 5:00 PM Thursday, November 16, 2017 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073, 610-353-6300 followed by his Visitation 5:30-8:00 PM and 9:00-9:50 AM Friday at St. Augustine Church, 250 North 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine Church, 243 N. Lawrence Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Visitation

Thursday, November 16, 2017 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Donohue Funeral Home
3300 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States