Lawrence J. Danna MD.

Lawrence J. Danna, M.D. was a beloved, cherished, and dedicated son, brother, father, pappaw, friend, and doctor.
Born on July 27, 1942, in Monroe, Louisiana to Jerome and Angie Danna, Lawrence (Larry) Danna was one of ten brothers and sisters.
He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a Pharmacy degree and continued his education at LSU Medical School in New Orleans, LA.
Larry, known as "Doc" to many, practiced medicine for over 50 years, proudly serving the Monroe area since 1976. He truly loved the practice of medicine and always said it was his "honor and privilege" to care for his patients.
Dr. Danna was a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the Louisiana State Medical Society, the Southern Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and a charter member of the Millennium Society.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Danna served his country as part of the United States Air Force Reserves.
Though he achieved so much in his life, he felt that his accomplishments didn't compare to the true fulfillment he had for caring for his patients, friends, and family.
Dr. Danna lived to care for others-both in his professional life as an esteemed, respected doctor, and in his personal life.
He went above and beyond for every person he crossed paths with, and all who had the honor of knowing Larry knew him as a compassionate, humble, and one-of-a-kind man.
When he wasn't working and tending to his patients, you could find Larry passing a good time at the river, listening to country music, cheering on the LSU Tigers or the New Orleans Saints, sharing his life stories and vast knowledge, and enjoying quality time with those he loved most.
Knowing him and loving him was a blessing. Larry's kind nature, humor, immense generosity, brilliant mind, and vivacious spirit will always be remembered and leave a lasting impact on us all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Angie Danna, brothers Salvador Danna, Jerry Danna, and Vincent Danna, sisters Veronica Walker, Anita Trice, Cecil Buckley, and Pat Diffey, and his grandson Ezekiel Adams.
Larry is survived by his children Ellen Danna, Patrick Danna, and Mallory Danna Adams and son-in-law, Sonny Adams, his grandchildren Shelby Gussman, Shane Gussman, and Jordan Danna, his siblings, Susan Danna and Gregory Danna, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Sonny Adams, Jonathon Danna, Toby Danna and Paul Douglas.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Arbour, Joe Campo, James Davison, Bo Hardy, Dean Mailhes, Charles Marsala, Jack Rivers and Ronnie Woods.
Larry, Doc, Pappaw, Daddy – We love you and will carry you in our hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making contributions on Dr. Danna's behalf to Lawrence J. Danna, M.D. Speech and Hearing Scholarship at University of Louisiana Monroe by contacting scholarships@ulm.edu, or St. Matthews Catholic Church, 121 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201.
Funeral services for Dr. Danna will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Entombment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Mausoleum under the care and direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, West Monroe. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 4, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
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