Daniel Martin Royce, 85, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on February 26, 2021 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Daniel was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Farnham Thomas Royce and Virginia Martin Beattie Royce on June 20, 1935. A pilot for 42 years, Captain Daniel M. Royce proudly served in the United States Air Force for 8 years and flew as a commercial pilot with United Airlines for 34 years.

Daniel was a man of deep faith. He was an active member of the Christ Church Vero Beach congregation. He is remembered for his charismatic voice in the choir, quick wit, dry sense of humor and forthright honesty. A wordsmith to the core, Daniel delighted in sharing his vast repertoire of puns with everyone he met.

Music was an integral part of Daniel's life from the time he was very young, attending the Saint Thomas Choir School in New York City, playing cornet in the USAF band and singing in church and community choirs throughout his life. Daniel was also a proud Master Mason of the Grand Lodge, Peninsula Masonic Lodge No. 99, Free and Accepted Masons for over 62 years.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents Farnham Thomas Royce and Virginia Martin Beattie Royce, and his brother Robert Farnham Royce.

Daniel is survived by his beloved wife Andrea F. Royce, his children; Laura Royce Aroune (David) and Thomas Royce (Amanda), Kevin Arnold and Andrew Arnold, and his grandchildren of whom he was so proud; Thomas, Nicholas, Amy, Elizabeth and Hannah Aroune.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 6, at Christ Church Vero Beach. Burial will immediately follow at the memorial garden of Christ Church. Those wishing to attend please kindly call the church office at 772-562-8670 to make a reservation. Due to COVID regulations, space is limited and masks are to be worn by attendees. Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Christ Church Vero Beach, 667 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.

Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com .