Daniel Jacob Stevener

Daniel Jacob Stevener

MILLERTON — Daniel Jacob Stevener, 24, a lifelong area resident, most recently of Torrington, Connecticut,  passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at his home in Torrington. Daniel worked as a skilled laborer for Chris Whitehead at Earthlite Contracting Corporation based in Millerton,  specializing in residential and commercial building services, property services and sub-contracting services. He was a much loved and respected employee at Earthlite and will be greatly miss by his constituents.

Born Feb. 12, 1999, in Sharon, he was the son Audra A. (Milano) Miller of Millerton, and Richard “Rick” Stevener of Amenia. Daniel attended Webutuck High School and was an avid basketball player. He loved spending time in the outdoors. especially fishing and spending time with his beloved family.

Daniel had an infectious laugh and he was the kind of person that brightened a room when he arrived. He always made his presence known because he truly cared for others and wanted them to know that he was there for them with a big hug or a “Love you more” sentiment. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by his step-father, Clyde A. Miller III of Millerton; two siblings, Marissa Lindig and her husband Tanner of Little Rock Air Force Base, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Lucas Miller of Millerton; his grandfather, Andrew Milano, Jr. and his companion Anne Sciacovelli of Hopewell Junction, New York; his uncles, Andrew Milano III of Amenia, and Christopher Milano and his wife Kelly of Amenia; his aunts, Lori Milano, Wendy Latrell and Davida Stickles; his niece, Claire Ivy Lindig of Little Rock; his step-grandparents, Clyde A. and Marie E. Miller, Jr. of Millerton; his cousins, Andrew IV, Joey, Christopher, Makayla, Bella, Elisha, Jeffrey, Tyler and Kaylee and many great aunts and uncles and distant cousins and countless friends. Daniel was predeceased by his dear brother, Jordan M. Stevener and by his grandmother, Janice Milano and his grandmother, Gail Stevener.

Calling hours were Saturday, April 8,  from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service was held at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew officiated. To send an online condolence, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

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