Daniel Kanis

1944 - 2015

Daniel Kanis obituary, 1944-2015, Port Richey, FL

Daniel Kanis

1944 - 2015

BORN

1944

DIED

2015

Daniel Kanis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2016.
Dan Kanis was born in Detroit Michigan on August 10, 1944, he passed away December 31, 2015. Dan grew up in Michigan and Miami, Florida. He has a surviving brother Mike and sister Kathy. He attended and graduated high school in Miami. Dan became a draftsman and worked in Miami, Florida. He met and married Carol on April 18, 1970. His daughter Karen was born a year later and his son Steve was born 3 years after that. Dan and his family moved to Dunedin, Florida and lived for 20 years.
He later retired and he and his wife moved to Port Richey, Florida. They enjoyed traveling to the Virgin Islands, Las Vegas, Canada and the mountains of Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. He enjoyed watching t.v. and football. His favorite teams were the Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also enjoyed playing games on the computer and playing with his dog Bella. Dan is survived by 9 grandchildren; Amanda, Jessica, Makayla, Marcus and Camden from his daughter and Tyler, Felecia, Peyton, and Linken by his son. He also has one great-grandchild Ezra. Dan loved to spend time at family gatherings.
He was a kind-hearted man that never had anything bad to say about anyone. He will be missed by all.

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January 16, 2016

John Wonsik posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2016

Dale & Emily Mathurin posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2016

Evelyn Greaux posted to the memorial.

John Wonsik

January 16, 2016

This is a message from the Wonsik family your cousins Walter, John, Kenny, and Joanne. We send our warmest condolences and our prayers and thoughts are with Danny's family. To cousins Mike and Kathy please call me when you get an opportunity at area code 561-251-5486. My email address is [email protected] . Thank you and God bless John Wonsik

Dale & Emily Mathurin

January 11, 2016

Carol, Steve, Karen and families.... We send our condolences to you and are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Evelyn Greaux

January 6, 2016

Condolences to you and your family. Prayers and hugs.
Larry & Evelyn Greaux

January 6, 2016

Inter-acted with Dan over past years at numerous social gatherings (Bon Vivant Club/weddings/home parties) always a good sport, fun loving and a great person.
Rest in Peace,

Kitty Doherty

January 5, 2016

Loved and will miss Uncle Danny. The times we spent together were few but always full of great conversation. May he be with our Lord now for eternity.

James Bryan

January 5, 2016

Dan was one of the easiest people to talk to, always so kind and one of the nicest guys you could meet. He will be missed. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Gerianne Ledee

January 5, 2016

Danny had the kindest heart. He was just so sweet and I will miss his smile and his "Hello Gorgeous " greeting. He was a special kind of guy. May he rest in peace.

Shannon Arseneau

January 3, 2016

Keeping the Kanis family in our thoughts and prayers. Dan is now at peace but will be missed by many.

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