Daniel R. Cornell

Daniel Reid Sebastian Cornell age 25 of Greene RI, was taken into the arms of his merciful savior, after being struck and killed by an automobile while crossing route 102 on the evening of Tuesday December 5th.

Daniel had attended A Step Up Daycare, Western Coventry Elementary School, West Bay Christian Academy, and The Prout School.  He graduated from Coventry High School while attending Johnson and Wales University in the Business and Marketing Program.

Daniel was a loving, caring soul.  In his final act in this world, Daniel answered God’s call by way of selfless valor.  His friend he was crossing the street with that night was about to get hit by the car when Daniel yelled and pushed him out of the way which saved his life.

Daniel is the son of Janet Marie (Greenwood) Cornell and David Brian Cornell, he is survived by his brother Perry George Cornell and his partner Mary Conway, and Austin Lynnleigh Matteson and her husband Mark C. Matteson.  Daniel leaves behind his beloved nephews Caleb Matthew Carr and Dylan McCall Matteson and adored niece Audriana Faith Conway.  As well as many significant others to include cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.  Daniel is the grandson of the late Genevieve and Eugene Greenwood and Audrey and Walter Cornell Jr., he is the brother of the late Griffin David Cornell.

Danny had a fun-loving personality, he would make up dances to Britney Spears songs to cheer us up and in high school he went spray tanning so often he was orange and we called him Javier.  He loved fashion and music. Daniel was hilarious and could find the humor in any situation. He will be forever treasured and dearly missed.

All are invited to honor Daniel in attending services to include: calling hours at Hill Funeral Home 822 Main Street East Greenwich, RI on Friday December 15th from 5-8pm.  Funeral Service at First Evangelical Lutheran Church 118 Division Street East Greenwich, RI on December 16th at 10am.  Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Warwick.  Flowers are welcome as well as donations to Phoenix House, 251 Main St., Exeter, RI 02822.