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Danny O'Neal Obituary

Danny L. O'Neal CHESAPEAKE - Danny Leon O'Neal, 58, of the 1200 block of Fairway Drive, passed away July 28, 2009, in Chesapeake. A native of South Norfolk, he was the son of Pattie Vincent O'Neal of Chesapeake and the late Hardy Cevera O'Neal and worked with the Department of Navy as an engineering technician. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Jean Keller O'Neal; two sons, Jason O'Neal and his wife Angie and Nathan O'Neal and his wife Katie, all of Chesapeake; a grandson, Brennan O'Neal; a sister, Gayle O'Neal of Norfolk; a brother, Howard O'Neal of Chesapeake; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday at 3 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452; Chesapeake Regional Home Care, 667 Kingsborough Square, Suite 202, Chesapeake, VA 23320; or a charity of your choice. Please share a memory with the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 30, 2009.

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Bill & Marie Price

August 5, 2009

Jean & family- Although we didn't know Danny as others did we wanted you to know that he touched our lives as surely as he did all the people closest to him. He would always say hello when we would wander by and always seemed content in any chore he was doing. We would see him out running and think that he was so fit, so fast and so happy about doing it that it made us want to be better runners. We would see him load, unload or cleaning his kayaks and think that we should be out doing something in nature to enjoy it more. In short he made us think about how we could be better, do better, live better. We will miss him even though we never really knew him. Your neighbors, Bill & Marie

Mike & Claire Goodwin

July 31, 2009

Howard , We are so sorry for your loss .

July 31, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Danny and I have worked together since Apprentice School at NNSY and I know I will miss his friendship and our good times together at work.

Kenny Johnson, Portsmouth, VA

Karin Dridge

July 30, 2009

I only knew Danny through his son, Jason. From the stories Jason told about the running, hiking, or kayaking adventures with his Dad, I know that he must have been a very special person and wonderful father.
May these happy memories be a comfort and a treasure to you.

Padam Jain

July 30, 2009

My thought and Prayer with you and your family Jason

Karen White

July 30, 2009

Danny was one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His integrity and dedication was top notch. He will greatly be missed by all whose lives he touched. Please accept my deepest sympathy and I will keep your family in my prayers. May the love of our Lord keep you strong in the days ahead.

Stephanie Snyder

July 30, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert Bryant

July 30, 2009

My condolences to you and your family. I met and worked with Danny during the NAVSEACENLANT days of our command. I learned a lot from him.

Capt Pat Cassidy, USN-Ret

July 30, 2009

My deepest condolences, We'll all miss Danny

Gary Nachtigal

July 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have known Danny professionally for a lot of years and found him to be a great technician and gentleman. Unfortunately can not attend the funeral but will sure miss his smile and hello.

Howard Papenhausen

July 30, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jim Milburn

July 30, 2009

I am sorry for your loss.

Bill Robbins

July 30, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Josh Colley

July 30, 2009

I wish you and your family the best during this difficult time.

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