After his service in World War II as a tank gunner, Danny settled back in Maine working as a textile designer and took up painting in his spare time. He enjoyed watching local high school football games, playing pranks on his wife, and hosting social get togethers; he loved to laugh and make others laugh.
In his retirement, he enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and keeping a meticulously leaf-free yard. Danny always had a piece of candy and a joke ready for anyone who came to visit.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Georgette Laliberte Dentico (2001), along with his parents, and siblings: Joseph, Mary, Savario, Virginia, Antoinette and Vito.
He is survived by his daughter, Frances-Marie, and his son-in-law, John Tarbox, along with his granddaughters, Melissa Tarbox, Tiffany Tarbox and Jamie Grindle. He will be missed by many considered him a surrogate grandfather and friend.
Visiting hours will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco. A memorial service will be held at noon at the funeral home with Deacon Bob Parenteau officiating, followed by a graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford.
Children and Christmas always held a special place in Danny’s heart, his family requests memorial donations to Toys for Tots at toysfortots.org/donate.
“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first” ~ Ernestine Ulmer
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