Timothy John Danos Sr.

Timothy John Danos, Sr., age 79, of Navarre, FL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tim graduated from Fortier High School in 1956. He joined the US Marine Reserves while still in high school in 1955, entering active duty with the US Marines in 1959 and serving through October 1963, achieving the rank of Lance Corporal. Following active duty service, he served in the US Marine Corps Reserves from 1964 to 1967. His other military service includes 22 years in the US Air Force Reserves. During his time in the AF Reserves, he rose to the rank of First Sergeant. He served during Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 1991. Tim earned his Associates Degree of Applied Science from Delgado Community College in May of 1998. His many occupations included the Supervisor at American National Can Company of New Orleans and Pipefitter for the Local 60 of New Orleans. While a resident of Slidell, Tim was an active parishioner at both Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Pearl River and St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church of Slidell. He shared his time and talent by running bingo, serving as Usher, and volunteering with church fairs. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Bertrand Danos, Sr. and Roberta Bouton Danos. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Nuncio Danos; a son, Timothy John Danos, Jr.; a daughter, Kathleen Danos Marchetta; Darleen Danos Bossier; grandchildren Megan Marchetta, Manuel Bossier, Freddie Marchetta, III, Jacob Danos, Cheyenne Bossier, Alan Danos, Stephen Danos, Andre Danos; Jessica Polk; and great-granddaughter Emma Marchetta. His surviving siblings are Bertrand Danos, Jr.; Lorraine Danos Blackburn; Gerard Danos, Sr.; Joseph Danos; and Michael Danos, Sr. The family wishes to thank Nancy Batt, Caregiver, who cared for Tim for many years and his children would like to recognize their mother for her patience and dedication. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA, on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA. Visitation at Honaker Funeral Home, Friday, March 3, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.