Daniel James Creswell, 83, died March 9, 2012, at the VNA Hospice House.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., coming to Vero Beach 30 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y.
Before retirement, he was a seaman for offshore oil tankers for 20 years.
He served in the Coast Guard. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church.
Survivors include his daughters, Patricia Brokaw of Vero Beach and Carolyn Birmingham, of Fort Pierce; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion P. Creswell.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. March 13 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. March 14 at St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach.
Burial will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.