Daniel Joseph Calegari

Daniel Joseph Calegari, 77, of Manchester, died March 18, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Born in Westfield, MA on November 1, 1948, he was the son of Joseph “Nookie” and Winifred (Williams) Calegari. He was predeceased by his parents as well as his brother, Michael Calegari.

He is survived by his two sons, Benjamin and Joseph as well as a large extended family of dear friends. He spent his life trying to improve the world around him through social service and political campaign work, serving in the Peace Corps, directing a Community Action Food Bank, leading a Southern NH Services Refugee Program, working as Development Director of the NH Autism Society, aiding in development for new facilities at the Spaulding Youth Center, as well as being a founding board member of the Mill Falls Charter School Foundation. His political life included many decades of work for numerous campaigns at the state, national and international level.

Dan continued his travels around the world to the end and took his final journey home accompanied by his cherished son, Ben. He was dedicated to his friends and community, had a huge heart, was irreverent, funny and stubborn. He will be deeply missed by many.

A celebration of Dan’s life will be held privately at a later date.

Donations may be made in his memory to support Mills Falls School

Support Mill Falls — Mill Falls Public Montessori Charter School

or The Iranian Red Crescent https://www.google.com/url?sa=D&q=https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ifrc/iran-complex-emergency-2026/&ust=1774111980000000&usg=AOvVaw1vs7xiQAw7jwsGlHOpxKBI&hl=en&source=gmail

Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, Manchester, is assisting with arrangements.