Daniel was born Nov. 11, 1927, in North Easton, Massachusetts, the son of Manuel G. and Romona (Conceison) Alho. He was raised and educated in town, graduating from Oliver Ames High School.
Daniel served as Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy from Jan. 17, 1946, to Nov. 19, 1947.
Daniel worked in the construction industry as a crane operator and held membership with IUOE Local #4. Before moving to Maine in 2000, he worked with the Hallamore Clydesdales in Lakeville, Mass. He continued his love of the Clydesdales, and opened his stables at his home for retired horses.
He was preceded in death by: four siblings – Mercedes Santos and Mary, Manuel and Anthony Alho.
Daniel is lovingly survived by: his wife of 65 years, Barbara Alho of Alfred; his children, Daniel Alho Jr. and wife Noriko, James Alho, Michele Gaeta and husband Paul, and Linda Smith and husband Barry; his sister, Beatrice Santos; and three grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to call from 4- 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St., Alfred. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, 66 North Ave., Sanford. Committal prayers and burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alfred Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 36, Alfred, ME 04002.
To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit autumngreenfuneralhome.com. The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
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