Daniel A. Urdaneta

Daniel Urdaneta, lovingly known as "Coach Urd," passed away peacefully at the age of 40 at home, surrounded by family and friends, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. To know him was to love him; he touched countless hearts with his warmth, humor, and generous spirit.

Daniel’s greatest pride and joy in life was his son, Luca. He often said Luca was his greatest accomplishment, and his love and pride for him were unmatched. Daniel had a lifelong passion for baseball and coaching, dedicating countless hours to mentoring players and sharing his love for the game. He was also one of the smartest people you could ever meet, able to fix anything—big or small—with ease. Beyond his talents on the field and at home, Daniel was an incredibly gifted singer, and he was honored to perform the national anthem on special occasions. His love for his family, his passion for coaching, and his pride in Luca will forever define his legacy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kris Urdaneta; his beloved son, Luca Urdaneta; his mother, Noris Perdomo; his father, Douglas Urdaneta; his grandmother, Alejandrina Rivas; his mother-in-law, Linda Cartlidge; his father-in-law, Frederick Cartlidge; his sister-in-law, Lindsay Cartlidge; his brother-in-law Nick DiAndrea; his brother-in-law, Frederick Cartlidge; his aunts Nora Perdomo, Natalia Perdomo, and Tinita Perdomo and their families; his nephews, Ryan and Nathan Cartlidge; his nieces, Julia and Aydriana Cartlidge; his "brother from another mother," Michael Mao; his many cherished cousins, aunts, and uncles; his loyal dogs, Chooch and Graham; and the countless players whose lives he touched as a coach, mentor, and friend.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 23rd, at 1:00 PM at the Unionville High School Varsity Baseball Field, located at 750 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the UHS Diamond Club to honor Daniel's love of coaching and baseball. Donations can be sent via PayPal to [email protected] or by mailing checks to UHS Diamond Club C/o Chris Manning, PO Box 958, Unionville, PA 19375.

As we celebrate Daniel’s incredible life, we find comfort in knowing this is not goodbye but simply “see you later.” His love, laughter, and legacy will remain with us always, and we hold onto the hope of being reunited again one day.

As a reminder of life’s fragility and faith, we close with these words: "Nothing is promised in life but death." (Job 14:5)

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA.

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