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Daniel MARTINEZ Obituary
87, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born July 26, 1930 in Ybor City he was predeceased by his parents, David and Mary Martinez; and his brother, Victor J. Martinez, MD. Danny is survived by Ann, his wife of 66 years; his three children, Danise S. Martinez, DVM (Michael Walsh, DVM), David J Martinez (Delfa), Daniel F. "Danny" Martinez II, Esq. (Joyce); his six grandchildren Meghan M. Morton (Logan), David J. "DJ" Martinez (Alma), Daniel F. Martinez III (Alicia), Andrew A. "Drew" Martinez, DVM, Derek M Martinez, and William A Allison II; and his two great-granddaughters; Aurora E. and Gabriela I. Martinez.
Danny graduated from the University of Florida in 1953 and has been a proud lifelong Gator. Besides enthusiastically supporting and promoting the Gators he worked with the McKesson/Premier Beverage Company for 40 years. He was one of five original founders of the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago and their 14th King, in addition to being a member of the Ybor City Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge #178, an original "Tampa Banana," and numerous other civic associations.
Danny was a friend to many and always was there to help get things done. His favorite singer was Frank Sinatra and just like the famous line, "I did it my way" from his song "My Way", Danny always did it "His Way".
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, February 6 from 6 pm until 8 pm at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 North Armenia Ave., Tampa 33603.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, February 7 at 11 am at Centro Espanol Memorial Park Cemetery, 4601 E. Lake Ave., Tampa 33610 .
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Krewe of Sant' Yago Education Foundation USF Scholarship in the name of Daniel F Martinez. www.bozaroel.com
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chris & colleen lawhorne
February 8, 2018
To: Ann and family we are so sorry to hear about Danny's passing. I will always remember him from my first day working @ Premier Beverage. And the great times we all had going to the Buc's & Gator games. Danny was a icon in Tampa and will be missed. Big Ann our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
God Bless you
Chris & Colleen Lawhorne
Tampa FL.
Dolores and Jack Crooks
February 6, 2018
What a nice man. He would come and have coffee and chat with Roland Manteiga at La Gaceta. Another one of Tampa's greats has left us. God bless.
Frank Castellano
February 6, 2018
My condolence to the family. Danny was a good, long time friend to me. I will remember him fondly.
Barbara Salemi Hill
February 5, 2018
Ann & family, I am so sorry to hear of Big Dans passing. I have so many great memories of him & all of you. The old neighborhood was a great place to be raised, great neighbors & friends for a lifetime. Big Dan was such a character with a zest for life. He will be missed immensely. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Larry Martinez
February 5, 2018
My warmest condolences
February 5, 2018
Dear Martinez Family,
So very sorry to hear about Big Dan, our family friend and neighbor, for many, many years. I have an abundance of happy memories of him as well as the rest of the family. When he entered our home, we knew we were going to laugh at his funny stories and the way he told them. He will be loved and remembered by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to the entire Martinez family. Linda Salemi Haynsworth
Patti Lauria Cabrera
February 4, 2018
Dear Cousins,please know I am so sorry for your loss. Daniel was truly one in a million. He will be greatly missed. I have so many wonderful memories of him as a child and as an adult. He was a wonderful man in every respect. Please know you are all in my heart and thoughts.
Charlie and Pearl Ippolito
February 4, 2018
We were deeply saddened by the passing of Danny. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosi Bascones
February 4, 2018
Rest in peace dear Danny.
Manuel Seoane
February 3, 2018
Danny and David, really sorry for your loss. When we were kids your dad and family were a big part of my young life My condolences.
Juan Martinez
February 3, 2018
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest In Peace Mr Martinez.
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