I was just contacted by a good friend of Dans to let me know that Dan has passed today.

Oh No!! Todd at CWE and I were just pming each other about Dan.

In the "Benefit" post it sounded like he was improving.

Very sorry to hear this! Dan was one heck of a good guy and will be missed by many.

I read this, closed out Moparts, told a small walk and came back to see if this post was still here hoping it wasn't. I'm kinda speechless. Never meet the man face to face but dealt with him for several cranks, bearings and piston sets over the years and he was always GREAT to deal with. You and your knowledge will be missed. RIP Dan. Prayers sent to you and your Family.

Wow, I'm shocked and saddened. RIP

wow thats not good news at all, RIP Dan

RIP Dan

He was always very helpful

Just informed by my brother.
I'm Speechless

Denial ? Don't know what I'm feeling.
Shock.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Copper

I am speechless, called my brother (copperdart) and we both just don't even know what to say.
Please, those who are closest to him give us details on anyway we can help. We live relatively close and will do what we can.

R.I.P. Dan such a great guy you will be missed.

DAMMIT !!!!

It truely saddens me to hear about this. I bought a crank from him back in the day when he was doing the group buy on K-1 cranks. He even held the crank for me at the same price when I got hammered in my divorce. I don't know how many times I have talked to him over the years but I can say I've never met anyone that is as willing to stop and talk to you even if it has nothing to do with buisness. Dan you will be greatly missed here brother! Now get them angels some serious horsepower!

I'm shocked. Rest in Peace Dan, you were one of the good ones on Moparts. Gods speed.

Man, what a kick in the gut.

Dan putting on the finishing touches on the motor.



Hitting the dyno the next day.

Guys,

Dans family was hoping that the news could be held back a day or two, so that they could get a few things taken care of, but I guess the " cat is out of the bag" now.

Let me first make a correction. Dan passed away Monday morning, not today. The family is dealing with what anyone obviously has to during these difficult times. I was going to make a post tommorrow in detail, but here we are.

I am asking a favor, on behalf of the Costello family. PLEASE simply hold off with any questions, any visits to the shop, any contact with Dans employees or helpers etc.Everything will be handled , and everyone will be taken care of, WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT. There have already been people stopping and getting stuff, and Dan has barely been gone a day. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give the family some time to get things in order, and give Dan his proper due and send off.

As things progress, you will understand why some things went the direction they did.

When things settle a bit, there will be more announcements and information, but I beg everyone, please hold back for a bit, and just give Dan his moment of peace, along with his family for the time being.

The family will establish a means of contacting them, after they get things settled a bit.

For the record, Dan and I were great friends, often mentioning we were more like brothers than friends. Dan had some difficult situations to deal with in recent times, and right up until the end, he kept in touch with me, and we exchanged some pleasantries and some words in private, and Dan still stayed positive, and reminded me of how much he cared for the people around him.

Rest in peace, Dan, you will be missed by many, but never forgotten.

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I am asking a favor, on behalf of the Costello family. PLEASE simply hold off with any questions, any visits to the shop, any contact with Dans employees or helpers etc.Everything will be handled , and everyone will be taken care of, WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT. There have already been people stopping and getting stuff, and Dan has barely been gone a day. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give the family some time to get things in order, and give Dan his proper due and send off.

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Well stated Todd. Let's all please respect Dan and his family at this time.

Terrible news,Dan was one of the greats,he will be sorely missed.
My condolences to his family and friends.
R.I.P. Dan

I feel like i lost my father and best friend. Sad day for all of us.

Dan always took the time to chat on the phone and give advice regardless if you were ordering parts or not.
He will be missed and his knowledge was 2nd to none.

RIP Dan.

so sad to hear this ..RIP DAN