Sean Gerald Daly

Sean Gerald Daly, of Ojai, Calif., passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 23, 2017, his 53rd birthday, after an almost three-year journey with cancer. Sean was born in Santa Monica, Calif., to Gerald and Bridget Daly, and was raised in Pacific Palisades.

He attended Corpus Christi Catholic School, Palisades High, and he graduated from UCLA in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature. Sean was a talented athlete, excelling at soccer in high school and played at San Francisco State. He was a gifted writer and a dedicated family man.

Sean and his wife, Deirdre, raised four children. Sean’s family and friends meant everything to him. He loved barbecuing, surfing, reading, hiking and all things soccer. Sean will be remembered for his ability to converse and connect with almost everyone he met. Sean touched and influenced many lives through his writing, and through his almost 20-year association with Alcoholics Anonymous. Sean was deep, quiet, kind, sincere and quick to laugh. He will be dearly missed by the many lives he touched in his 53 years.

He is survived by his wife, Deirdre Daly; his children, Niamh, 27, of New York City, Sarah, 25, of Ojai, Angela, 23, of San Francisco, and Conor, 21, of Ojai; his three brothers, Tim Daly, of Alamo, Calif., Kevin Daly, of London, England, and Terry Daly, of Portland, Ore.; his sister-in-laws; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank: The staff and many volunteers at Ojai Cares Cancer Resource Center for their love and support, Assisted Home Hospice Services, Dr. Shilpa Shah, Dr. Henry Montes, and the many dedicated and loving family members and generous friends who supported us along the way with their love, empathy, prayers, food, visits and laughter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ojai Cares or the Ojai Alano Club. The funeral Mass will be celebrated July 8 at 10 a.m.at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 185 St. Thomas Dr., Ojai, with a reception to follow. Arrangements are under the care of Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 757 E. Main St., Ventura.