A NEW ORLEANS GENTLEMAN

The Estate of Daniel A. Glaser New Orleans, Louisiana

With his perfectly coiffed hair, signature style (a sport coat for any occasion) and nicknames like “Dan the Man” and “Dapper Dan,” it’s no surprise that Daniel A. Glaser was known as a distinguished gentleman with an affinity for the finer things in life.

A lover of culinary experiences, wine and champagne, Dan enjoyed dining out every night. Among his treasured New Orleans restaurants was Clancy’s, which he visited every week for more than 30 years and where he was known to often order “one more glass.”

Dan was an avid traveler, heading to New York City every December and to Carmel-by-the-Sea in California every Fourth of July.

In fact, for his 50th birthday, he took five separate trips, one for every decade. Among his favorite cities were Boston, Charleston, Palm Beach, Washington, D.C., London, Paris, Lisbon and Madrid, collecting different mementos along the way.

Yet, despite traveling the world over, New Orleans remained Dan’s favorite place to be. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the New Orleans Opera, the New Orleans Ballet Theatre, Mardi Gras, the Jazz & Heritage Festival and Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre. As a devoted season ticket holder, he could also be found cheering on the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers.

Dan’s charming New Orleans home was a showcase of everything he loved, including Lalique crystal, silver, decorative objects and antique furniture, many of which reflected his love for lions and griffins – each piece filled with a personal memory or story. A warm and welcoming host, he frequently hosted gatherings and relished sharing his newfound treasures with family and friends. Inarguably, however, his most prized possession was his family, including his son, daughter, sisters, brother, nieces, nephews and two granddogs, as well as his partner of more than 30 years, the late Dr. Stephen “Jerry” Scully, who he married in 2017. Together, they enjoyed traveling, antiquing and visiting museums.

A former Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and a graduate of De La Salle High School, University of New Orleans and Tulane University, Daniel earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, dedicating his career to helping others. For more than three decades, he lectured nationally on topics related to trauma-based disorders, behavioral addictions and other related topics.

Dan passed away in 2022 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, following what was a memorable family trip to Washington, D.C. with his daughter, son and ex-wife, with whom he maintained a close friendship. It seems fitting perhaps that some of his last memories were made in one of his favorite cities and among his most beloved.

NOAG is honored to present the Estate of Daniel A. Glaser, which includes a diverse selection of furniture, fine art and more.