My favorite memory with Danny goes back to my very first visit to Grandma’s and the family in Midville. We had never met before, but Danny stepped right out of his comfort zone and walked up to me with that easy friendliness he was known for. He asked if I wanted to go down to the ball field with him. After we played for a while, he invited me to come over and spend the night.
From that moment on, Danny was welcoming, engaging, and genuinely inclusive. We quickly became good friends, and he soon became one of my closest cousins. I always looked forward to seeing him and spending time together whenever I visited the Midville area.
Over the years, I loved staying connected with Danny—watching his many hats, his humor, and his playful antics as he shared pieces of his life on Facebook. Those glimpses always brought a smile and reminded me of the warmth he carried everywhere he went.