Daniel Muronda

Daniel Muronda (69) of Gaithersburg, MD Daddy Daniel Muronda, aged 69, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, peacefully transitioned to Glory on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Adventist Healthcare in Shady Grove, MD. He was born on April 04, 1954, in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe), to the late Richard Agrippa Muronda and Plaxedes Tetiwe Muronda. Daddy Daniel was a devoted husband, father, father-in-love, grandfather and brother and uncle. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene Ringisayi Muronda, his four children: Tendai, daughter-in-love Monique, Tererayi, Tetiwe Anodiwa, and Joseph Muronda, and his five grandchildren: Danielle Maita Matongo, Joshua Takunda Kuimba, Anashe Muronda, Christine Muronda, and Isaac Muronda. He is also survived by his siblings: Gertrude Mabvaro, Elfigio and wife Valerie Muronda, Charles Muronda, Patricia Chimwayi, Tapiwa and wife Juliana Muronda, Mazvita, and Blessing Muronda. Daddy Daniel also leaves behind his beloved church family and friends. Education was important to Daddy Daniel, and he attended Bernard Muzeki Primary and High School in Salisbury, Rhodesia. He later pursued his bachelor's degree in business management at Rhode Island University. Daddy Daniel was a successful businessman with diverse interests. He engaged in the refurbishment of vehicle parts, owned and managed a gas station, manufacturing (foundry), farming – horticulture, fish farming and animal husbandry, and owned and managed a butchery, bakery, and food chain business. In Harare, Zimbabwe, he was known as "Mudhara Providence," which translates to "Mr. Providence." This nickname was a testament to his compassionate nature, as he was dedicated to feeding and caring for widows and orphans in the community. In 2016, Daddy Daniel and Mom relocated to the United States of America, where they built a new life with their children and grandchildren and formed life-changing relationships. Some of Daddy's proudest moments were witnessing the ordination of his son Tendai to Pastor and marriage to his beautiful and loving wife Monique, the relocation of his daughter Tetiwe and his grandchildren to the USA, and the promotions of his daughter in the United States Army and his son Joseph in the field of Artisan. In recent years, Daddy Daniel made a significant impact as a caregiver and companion at Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) and the Jewish Foundation. As a patriarch in the ACV family, Daddy had a gift for offering encouragement, wisdom, and laughter. People of all ages were drawn to him for his ability to bring them close. Daddy particularly enjoyed watching the news, politics, cooking shows, medical documentaries, mystery shows, and sermons by Billy Graham. Daddy Daniel's life was dedicated to inspiring others to be the best versions of themselves through sharing his life experiences and providing encouragement. Although he is no longer with us, his legacy of love, hope, peace, and kindness lives on. As Proverbs 13:22 states, "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children," and Daddy Daniel has left a lasting legacy for generations to come. His viewing will be held from 9:15 AM until time of service 11:00AM on Monday, February 12, 2024, Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, 801 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Interment George Washington/Mt. Lebanon Cemeteries, Adelphi, MD

Daniel Muronda

April 4, 1954 - January 30, 2024