Daniel William "Dano" Latecki

Daniel "Dano" William Latecki, age 54, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2006 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. He was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year but continued enjoying life and his family right up until Monday. Dan was born in Norridge, Illinois on September 26, 1951 to Ed and Phyllis Latecki. He grew up in this area, enjoying football and hockey--leaving a few teeth behind in the process. He was a fun-loving, tough kid, who enjoyed working the trades with his dad and developed skills that would stay with him for a lifetime. He moved to Arizona in the early 1970's, studied art at Triton College and continued working in the trades. He was a master craftsman, artist, and joker!!! But, he was serious about family and friends—and he had many friends. He is survived by his mom, Phyllis, beloved son, Wes (wife, Jennifer), as well as his beloved sisters, Diane (husband, Gaston), and Debra (husband, Michael), aunts, uncles and many cousins. He was a great dad, brother, son and friend. He loved his family and friends and could be counted on to be joking with them all. He loved fishing and checking the fishing reports for Bartlett Lake-- he had the lake report programmed into his phone!! He was also very proud of his yo-yo collection (and is even in the Yo-Yo Museum in Tucson!!). He loved watching westerns—and it was fitting his favorite movie would be a place in Arizona --- "Tombstone". And don't worry Dad, "I'll feed Jake!" Rest in Peace… Dano has gone fishing!!! Dan's life will be celebrated in a service at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 23015 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona, 85024, tel. 480-513-3243 (feel free to bring your yo-yo!).