Birthe "Sue" Danielak

Birthe “Sue” Danielak, age 78, of Ronkonkoma, New York passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2025.

Sue was born on December 21st, 1946, in Copenhagen, Denmark to Silvia Hansson. She was one of nine siblings and carried with her a deep love for family, nature, and nurturing life in all its forms.

She is survived by her children: Liza Soulopulos and Husband James, Tina Danielak and fiancé Rick Dixson, Roxanne Faccini and Husband Lonnie and Daniel Danielak; and her beloved partner Bill DeWitt and his daughter Kristin. She was a devoted grandmother to Mirina, Katarina, and Alexander (children of Liza); Brianna, Connor, Jake, Avery, Violet, Holly, Lea (children of Roxanne); Amanda, Emily and Daniel (children of Daniel) , Mia, Stella, Michael and Griffin (children of Kristin) and great grandchildren Graham, Augusta, Emmy, Nova and Trey.

Sue’s greatest joy was found spending time with friends and family and in her garden. she loved traveling with the Love of her Life Bill, laughing and making memories as well as happy moments in her garden. Sue loved to bring beauty into the world. Known for her green thumb and her ability to breathe life into everything she touched, she created gardens that not only bloomed with color but radiated love and care. Sue will be remembered for her warmth, her resilience and the way she made everything and everyone around her feel alive.

She was preceded in death by her mother Silvia Hansson; her father Jean Carlo Hansson and several of her siblings.

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Sue’s life will be held on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at Moloney’s Mother Teresa Tribute Center. Guests are welcome to attend either the 2:00PM-4:00PM service or the 7:00PM-9:00PM service.

In Every blooming flower and quiet path of earth, her spirit lives on.