Daniel Edward Gyetvai

Dan was a leader in every sense of the word and a true professional. He led with a steady, grounded hand. No drama. No ego. Just clarity, confidence, and care. When challenges came and they always do in our line of work, Dan approached each one with calm resolve and a solutions-first mindset. His ability to stay composed, even under pressure, was something many of us admired and leaned on. But what truly set Dan apart was not just how well he did his job, but how he treated people while doing it. He was respectful, patient, and genuine. He listened more than he spoke. While it’s difficult to imagine the days ahead without him, I hope we can all carry something of Dan forward, whether it’s his steady way of facing challenges, his quiet integrity, or his deep love for his daughters. Kja and Cali, please know that your dad made a lasting mark on everyone here at Western. He spoke of you both often and loved you more than words could ever capture. We grieve with you and honour him by remembering the strength, the humility, and the heart he brought to all that he did. Rest easy, Dan. You will be deeply missed and always remembered.

Dan towered above all of us in stature and talent, but never once struggled to fit in. A great teammate, friend, and person. My sincerest condolences to the Gyetvai family. Rest in peace, Dan 💙💛

A donation has been made to Jumpstart. Message from the donator: I had the privilege of being teammates with Dan for three years. I always had tremendous respect for the way he carried himself as a teammate and competitor. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. May he rest in peace.

The Windsor Lancers Football Family extends its deepest condolences to Dan's family and friends. His legacy as Lancer, a leader, and a beloved figure will live on in our hearts and in the stories shared by those who knew him. We will honour Dan by continuing to embody the spirit of excellence and camaraderie he exemplified. Rest in peace, Dan.

Dan, I will miss our CFL conversations at work. More Importantly I will miss just you as a great person. To Dan’s family my deepest condolences from the London Football Officials. Trevor Semple

Sorry to hear of your families loss.

My heart and deepest condolences go out to Dan’s Family. For many of us, there are people that come into our lives that we fondly and vividly remember for as long as we’re here. Dan will always be one of those people for me. He would light up a room and lift your spirits with his infectious laugh and kind heart and have you in stitches on a daily basis with his incredible sense of humour. Some of my greatest times and memories in Windsor were with Dan. His larger than life soul will live on in the hearts of all that had the privilege to know him and call him a friend.

It is not often you get to watch someone grow from a boy into a remarkable man. Dan Gyetvai was that privilege for me. I have known Dan since he was little, and seeing the man he became, strong, kind, and grounded was something I always admired. During the summer months while he was out of school, Dan worked for my father, and I had the pleasure of working alongside him. Even then, he stood out for his work ethic, quiet confidence, and easygoing nature. Some of my best and fondest memories will always be playing rugby with him. Dan brought intensity, heart, and a great sense of humour to the game and to life. He came from a strong and loving family, and it was clear how proud Ed and Angie were of him. That pride was well deserved. Dan was a devoted father, a loyal friend, and someone who made a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. To his fiancée Jill, his beautiful daughters Kja and Cali, his mother Angie, and his siblings Kristen and Mike, please know that our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you. The Gyetvai family has always held a special place in the hearts of the Ussoletti family, and that will never change. Dan’s passing is a profound loss, but his spirit and memory will live on in all of us who were lucky enough to know him. With heartfelt sympathy, Art and Celina Ussoletti and Family

Godspeed Danny, One of my all-time favorite teammates and a long time friend. You always carried yourself with pride, and walked your own pace and for that you earned the respect of others around you. My heart goes out to your family at this time.

To my former teammate, it was a pleasure playing alongside you and seeing you build your family and life in London. My sincerest condolences to the family. Rest in peace.

Dan you will never know how much you’ve impacted my life. I can still remember my first play date with Kja and cail. Your house still produced so many more memories 13 years later. Thank you for dealing with our countless sleep overs and giggles over the years. Growing up with your daughters has been an absolute pleasure. Your family has been a constant in my life since I was four years old. You will never know how many memories you made happen. One of my favourite memories is when you and me sat on the Elizabeth Noel couch for hours watching Kja try on every dress in the place and never once did you complain you saw and complimented every dress and bought the dress Kja fell in love with even tho it was over budget. I’ve watched you show up for your daughters in every way possible proving everything they needed you were such a good father. You also inspired me in my sports endeavours and gave me courage to play football and rugby. You were always so supportive and I thank you for that. I am so heartbroken that your gone but I know you gave Kja and cail the skills to succeed. I also know you will always be watching over your family. Love you Dan

Mrs. Gyetvai, Kristen, and Mike: Please accept my deepest sympathy on the heart-breaking passing of Danny. I had the pleasure of working with him as his strength coach when he starred for the University of Windsor Lancers. His outstanding work ethic and attitude as a gentleman and scholar, made him such a joy to work with on a daily basis. He led by example and received the utmost respect from his teammates and coaches. May he RIP. Steve Vorkapich

Dear, Mrs Gyetvai, Mike, Jill, Cousin Paul, Kja, Cali and the entire Family. I am beyond sorry for your loss. Words can't even begin to express it. Shock, disbelief, frustration and sadness. I don't know..... Dan, was a warrior. He was also one of the kindest, caring, fun, thoughtful and sharpest dudes around. Dan would give you the shirt off of his back if he had to. So many memories, trips, games, laughs, late night talks about life, ex-wives, kids, Family, Trump and it's over. Legends never die. Gyetz you won't either brother. Keep on keeping on. This one is tough old buddy. I will see you again one day and we will still make fun of Trevor. Ryan/Hondo/Hendo

I knew Dan as Kristen's not so little, little bother. I'm so very sorry for your unbelievable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Our deepest condolences, Stephanie and Darrin

We are heartbroken to learn about Dan. We were fortunate to live in Winnipeg when Dan played for the Blue Bombers and get to know Dan again (he was a baby when I left home). Our two young boys ran to the door when he came by for dinners, eager to get a helicopter ride - he would balance one boy on each outstretched arm, to their delight. We had wonderful conversations around the dinner table, about engineering, sports, farming, life. His optimism and kindness was a constant. He often spoke of his family and always with such love. We loved cheering him on at games, screaming "go Dan!" and making the sound level metre on the jumbo screen go off the scale. I remember watching Dan effortlessly pull players out of a pileup on the field, one in each hand. We were amazed at the size of those linemen and the amount of pizza they ordered for the team. He was a joy in our lives and lit up the world. Ed, Catherine, Evan, Eli

It’s hard to find the right words when someone like Dan leaves us far too soon. For seven years, he and my Aunt Jill shared a love that was strong, supportive, and full of laughter — and over those years, Dan and his girls became so much more than just part of her life; he became part of all of ours. If you knew Dan, you knew he was always in motion — whether it was being active, helping someone out, or telling a story that had everyone laughing. He had that rare gift of making people feel good just by being around him. I swear I bumped into him everywhere — always with a grin, always with something friendly to say, and always making sure the people around him felt seen and cared for. He worked hard, not just in the everyday sense, but in the way he gave of himself so generously — with his time, his energy, his heart. Dan wanted everyone to be happy, and you could feel that in how he showed up — for Jill, for his friends, for family, and for anyone lucky enough to cross paths with him. Rest easy Dan. You are certainly loved by many.

Deepest condolences from the Marentette family and keeping you all in our prayers. I met Dan at the University of Windsor, and enjoyed many laughs, lessons and stories that I seem to apply everyday in my life, memories that I have cherished, and will for lifetime. Dan was larger than life, and super kind. He brought a sense of humour to all those what we thought were “stressful” university times, but actually were some of the best times. Dan kept our crew grounded in the fundamentals, primarily the fact that most things in life are made better with Slurpees from 7-eleven. But, looking back his quick mind and sharp intelligence helped make our crew better and succeed. Gone way too soon, Dan … heaven got the best o-lineman.