Daly, John P. John Daly, 79, died May 4, 2012, surrounded by family in Maitland, FL. He was born October 3, 1932, in New York City to John and Teresa Daly. He proudly served in the US Navy, and graduated from The City College of New York with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked at General Dynamics and then as an ionospheric physicist at the ITT Physics Lab in Virginia. In 1969 he moved to Central Florida as Vice President of Repco, a radio design and manufacturing company. In 1984 he founded Practical Engineering Development which later became part of Bristol Babcock. He was recognized by the Dept. of Defense for service to his country during the Cold War and was a Fellow of the Radio Club of America. John retired in 1999. He was dedicated to his family, community and church. He loved being a starter for his kids? swim meets at the local YMCA. He served on the boards of JA and United Way. He served God?s people as a hospital minister, greeter, and as a member of Cursillo and Alpha Youth Ministry. He was dedicated to St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, serving as a Parish Council President and member of the Diocesan Seminary Committee. John (Pop Pop) cheered for his grandchildren on the field, in the classroom and on the stage. He became an author as a member of a beloved writing group at SMM. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 56 years, Mary, his brother, William Daly, his children John (Lori), Mike, Bob (June), Bill (Kim), Jim, Maureen Branham (Jeff), and Jeanne Smith (David), 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Viewing will be Thursday, May 10, from 6- 8p and the Funeral Mass Saturday, May 12, at 10a both at St. Margaret Mary in Winter Park, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations to SMM GAP Fund (www.smmknight.org) or Bishop Moore Catholic High School Guardian Angels Fund (www.bishopmoore.org) to help families struggling to afford the Catholic education John so valued would be greatly appreciated. The family thanks Vitas Hospice for their loving care.