Danny Paul Wait

Danny grew up in Alliance, OH. He moved to Kent, OH where he went on to graduate from Kent State University. There he met lifelong friends and started Hall Entertainment Security. Throughout his security days, the company managed live entertainment and music venues across the greater Midwest. Danny retired from Akron Public Schools after 35 years of teaching Marketing Education. In retirement, he spent as much time as he could with his 3 grandkids, who affectionately called him ‘Bomp’. He also enjoyed watching baseball, riding his bike, fishing, walking Siesta Key beach and listening to classic rock way too loud.

He is survived by his 2 daughters, Samantha Knight (Phillip) of Lakewood Ranch, FL and Amy Van Ryzin (Andrew) of Chicago, IL; 3 grandchildren, Elliott, Jillian and Evan; siblings, Debra (Jim) Cox and Donyvan (Sherry) Wait. He is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews from Rhode Island and Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Pauline Wait as well as his brothers Douglas and Darryl Wait.

Danny leaves behind many close friends from all over. His smile, sense of humor, and caring heart drew people to him. He is well known for his whirlpool family pool parties and cutting a rug to his favorite, Steely Dan’s ‘My Old School’.

There will be a Celebration of Life visitation on Friday, May 28th from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Wiegand Chapel, 7454 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 and a Memorial Mass at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2506 Gulf Gate Dr. Sarasota, FL 34231 on Saturday, May 29th at 9:30 a.m.

The family wishes to thank the office of Dr. Joseph A. Sassano, D.O. as well as Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Tidewell Hospice, Inc. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society in Danny’s memory.