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Daniel DiRusso Obituary
51, of Phoenix, Az passed away on June 20, 2011 in a car accident. He is survived by his wife Darla, daughters Alyssa & Devyn, son Jared, mother Geri Covino, sisters Maureen Stratton, Sue & Joe Briggs, nephews Brock Stratton, Joey & Brice Briggs, & extended family in Ca, Ma, Me, & Fla. Dan was a family man who was loved by all he encountered. Services will be held Monday June 27, 2pm at Hansen's Mortuary 8314 N. 7th St. Phoenix 85020. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to help with funeral expenses.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel DiRusso
Kim Boling
July 30, 2011
I met Dan 5 years ago through his wife Darla. Our children went to school together. Dan was a great husband to Darla and a great dad to Alyssa, Jared and Devyn. Dan touched so many lives with his out going personality and sense of humor. Dan and Darla had the fairy tale life of being so happy. He worked hard to provide for his family. I will miss talking to Dan, because I loved to hear his accent. Dan liked his coffee from Circle K and if you needed to know where one was just ask Dan. The world lost a great man on June 20, 2011, but he will be forever in our hearts and memories. Please do not hesitate to call me for anything, you know I will be there for you Darla and the kids.
So The bottom line is..... You will never be forgotten Dan! We will miss you and we love you.
Kim Boling
July 26, 2011
You are greatly missed.
Kim Boling
July 26, 2011
It is hard to believe that Dan was taken from us way to soon. Dan was a great person, who would do anything for anyone. Dan loved his wife Darla and their 3 children Alyssa, Jarod, and Devyn. They were the light of his life, he was very proud of them. Dan touched a lot of peoples lives and made a lot of friends along the way. Dan will never be forgotten, he will remain in our hearts and the memories we have of him. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
shelley brower
July 15, 2011
i met dan 13 years ago when i worked at the park at 7th ave. we kept in touch all of these years, i would get a new sound system, he would have a great deal on a tv, he would come over and set everything up for us knowing i knew nothing and would probably break it. he came over the next day after i had called saying we were robbed, to set up our alarm system. we would always have coffee ready for him, so that after he was done with whatever help i called him over for, he could relax for a minute and have a smoke. i spoke with him in the first or second week of june telling him we moved, and if he could move our alarm with us, he said of course. when he had time to talk, he would always say how proud he was of his children and loved his wife. although kathy and i never met his family, just know he loved all of you very much. it was a pleasure knowing him, we were very lucky and blessed having him in our lives. we are so very sorry for your loss, he will be missed and never forgotten
Michelle Seladones
July 11, 2011
I am so sorry, I don't even know how to put it into words. Danny was a great guy, and a super father, husband and brother-in-law. He was so awesome when you guys let us come move in with you till we found our own place, never once did he make us feel unwanted. The kids loved Uncle Danny and have many fond memories, my favorite was how Jared and Bailey always fought over who got to sit on his shoulder during their weekly trek up the mountain or who got to sit on his lap while watching CNN! Brittny even made mention of how she and Uncle Danny had bonded on her last trip back there.
My prayers are with you all and I hope all your memories will make you smile.
I love you, Michelle
July 9, 2011
The world is a lesser place without Dan in it. He leaves a big, empty hole that can't be filled. Darla, Devyn, Jared, and Alyssa, I know your hearts feel like they are filled to bursting with that aching emptiness right now. But, as time passes, you will begin to realize that your memories and your love for Dan and each other, and his forever love for you, can fill that darkness. Right now, I can just picture Dan's grin if someone called him an angel... But never doubt that he is watching over you all, and that he wants you to find a way past the pain and tears, and remember him with smiles and laughter. He was always there for his family and friends, remember that he will always be there for you.
All my love,
Deanna
Wendy Bender
July 7, 2011
Although we didn't speak much, I felt like I knew you well from all of the great things Darla always told me. I know that you were a wonderful husband, father, man,and that you are missed so very much by so many. I cannot put into words how much my heart goes out to everyone who knew you, but especially to your family! AND to Darla, I love you,and I hope you know that if there is anything I can do for you, that is within my power to do, I am here for you and your family!
Wanda Pool
June 30, 2011
Dan is a wonderful man and now your gaurdian angel. My thoughts and prayers will always be there for you and your family.
Heather Dixon
June 30, 2011
I'm so, so sorry for what has happened Darla. You and your family are always in my prayers and I love you all very much.
Kate Doster
June 30, 2011
You and Dan did have a wonderful love story and you have amazing children who will carry on his legacy. You are a loving and giving woman and Dan will be watching over all of you. Ro and I love you and are here for you, for all of you, period.
Ronee Nelson
June 29, 2011
My prayers are with you Darla and your family. I never meet Dan, but when I met you at Denise and Jeffs you always spoke highly of Dan and I know you loved him dearly. He's in God's hands and there's no better place. God bless.
Michele Dixon
June 29, 2011
Remembering your great love story today and always.
Darla DiRusso
June 29, 2011
You were the love of my life, my soulmate, my everything. Life must go on but I feel so incomplete without you. Bring on the haunting, my love.
Shirley Haywood
June 29, 2011
So sorry Darla, our thoughts are with you and your family. Hang in there, Love? Shirley, Diana & Lynell
June 29, 2011
So sorry to hear about Dan. I enjoyed speaking with him when he was working on our house, a very personable, knowledgeable and nice man. God bless you all.
Mary and Howard Zipser
Susan Leathers
June 28, 2011
My deepest sympathies to your entire family, with special prayers going to Devyn. Hang in there, Sweetie. Your dad will be watching over you and always be with you.
Love,
Xtina Trees
June 28, 2011
My love & blessings are with you all. Dan was a rare man who truly believed in family - for better or for worse - and I had great respect for him for that. He will truly be missed. All my love, Xtina
Terri Dovidio
June 27, 2011
Just want you to know how much we love you...You will be missed so much... our hearts are broken... we were all so happy to have you back in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family... We have so many great memories of you ... We love you and will definetly miss your laugh, smile and just being that happy go lucky guy. You will never be forgotten... I love you and will miss you very much. Love Cousin Terri
Terri Dovidio
June 27, 2011
Just want you to know how much we love you...you will be missed so much.... our hearts are broken....we were all so happy to have you back in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family.... We have so many great memories of you ... We love you and will definetly miss your laugh, smile and just being that happy go lucky guy. You will never be forgotten... I love you and will miss you very much. Love Cousin Terri
bob herczog
June 26, 2011
All of our prayers and great thoughts are with you all Dan is the best friend a person could ever ask for. Dannys death although sad, brings smiles to all of our hearts, and allows time fror reflection of all the smiles and laughter we enyoyed with our freind So whats the botton line. God Bless, Bob Jamie,Kris herczeg scottsdale az.
Rick and Sharon Lenz
June 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rick, Sharon, and Anna Lenz
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