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Rev. Mark Buddy Dano

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A memorial service with military honors for REV. MARK BUDDY DANO, 80, of Houston, will be at the VA Houston National Cemetery at 11:00 Friday, Jan. 31. Buddy Dano died Sunday, Jan. 19 at his residence. He was born in Philadelphia, PA May 20, 1922, and grew up there, playing baseball in the Minor leagues before entering the military. He served as U.S. Army Captain in WWII from 1942-46 in the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theatres. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, and WWII Victory Medal. M. Buddy Dano was ordained as a minister in Florida after attending Florida Bible College, then served as Chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol in Miami. Moving to Houston in the late 1960's, he served as Assistant Pastor for Berachah Church. He also started and was the pastor of Houston Bible Church in the mid '70's, and was the official Chaplain to the Houston Astros' Baseball Team in the late '70's to early 80's. M. Buddy Dano owned and operated Dano's Italian Restaurant in Houston. He was the pastor of Bible churches in Houston and Miami, Florida, and taught Bible classes locally, up until his death. He is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Dano of Houston, and a granddaughter, Ashley Ruiz. Family may be reached at 713-789-5864. Memorial contributions may be made to the VA. www.DivineViewPoint.com

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 29, 2003.

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May 4, 2021

I was a teenager in the late ‘60’s, and although raised in a churchgoing family, never really understood the Gospel and God’s plan of salvation until attending a Bible study at Berachah Church one evening. Pastor Dano explained it so clearly and concisely that I finally understood and accepted Jesus as my Savior. I’ll always be grateful to Buddy Dano for opening my eyes that night.

Mike and Pat McDonald

February 18, 2003

Buddy married Mike and I almost 30 years ago at Berachah. We wanted to say hello to his daughter and wish her a life of happiness in the Word.

margi worley

February 4, 2003

You were a great inspiration for me and I have thought of you many times through the years since leaving Houston. I was there when you started you own church and through the some of the hard times in your life. I know the Lord has a special place for you now. Margi

Lon Cooper

January 31, 2003

I Corinthians 15:26

Joy Lowman

January 29, 2003

I will always be indebted to Buddy Dano because he brought me back to the Lord back in 1978. I have been growing in the Lord since. My husband, David Lowman and I were members of Houston Bible Church for approximately 10 years. He taught my son about the Lord when Jonathan was still in my womb and listening to Buddy's teachings each Sunday. He was a very dear friend to my family and I thank God for his ministry and his obedience to God to go out and preach to gospel to every living creature. I will miss him dearly, as will my husband David Lowman and my son Jonathan Lowman, for we have lost, not only our pastor, but a great friend as well. God Bless Buddy Dano, a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Tami Roberts

January 29, 2003

I will miss him. He made a great difference in my life and I know for many others.

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