Duff Danilovich

This guy told me racism wasn´t real when I was getting bullied by a bunch of bigots

I played clarinet with Duff in the Cal Band many decades ago. He was a great guy then and I regret we never maintained a friendship after leaving Cal. All the best to his loving family.

I taught school for 37 years, many years at Los Cerros. Duff was an admin at Monte Vista High while I was there, too. I had many administrators. Duff was by far one of the best if not the best.

Mr D was my principal in middle school. He always stood out as a good man. I occasionally found myself on the wrong side of the law (so to speak) at Los Cerros, but I can say that Mr D was always exceedingly fair and reasonable. That might sound simple, but I think it´s difficult to do when 13-year-olds are constantly testing your limits. At least he stood out as uncommonly calm and patient in my juvenile mind. RIP, Mr. D. You´ll be missed.

Duff will be missed as a smiling, enthusiastic, kind and caring neighbor and friend. He lived to the age of 80 without ever getting old. I remember his last words to me. I was hoofing up the hill to the house and he shouted to me "Hey Val, stand up straight ". Ever the coach. I will remember him as an encouraging guy who loved his family and his life. My love and condolences to Claire and Shannon and Sarah. Val Correia

Claire and girls, I was saddened to read about the loss of Duff. He was such a great guy. My late husband , Chuck, loved to play doubles with him. I think they won a couple of tournaments. Duff got a great kick out of the time they beat Terry Warford and his partner. The sky is a little less bright today with him gone. God Bless, Lee Jordan

I met Duff through Pickleball in 2012. He was a true athlete, teacher, and leader of our club in Walnut Creek. He became a close friend, giving advice on the court or thoughtful help with life´s many issues. He cared deeply about his wife Claire, his daughters, and his many many friends. I can´t imagine this world without him, that smile and the joy of living he gave all of us. I will always think of him with a smile on my face Kris Hunter

He was one of my principals I. Grade school. May he Rest In Peace.

Such a dynamic man, Duff. We knew him through pickleball and admired him and his partner winning a gold against our silver, in years past. A true athlete and gentleman!