Carmelo Joseph Danna

CJ was born on the 4th of December 1953, to Bernard L. Danna and Lucille Bonno. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church and graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1972 where he played football with many treasured STHS brothers. He graduated from Sam Houston State University.

He was preceded in death by his father and his canine companion, Katie. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Anna Montalbano Danna; his mother, Lucille Bonno Danna; and his loving children, Brandon and Rachel Danna; along with his grand-dog Dakota. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law Bernard and Kathy Danna, Mark and Fran Danna, and Gary and Molly Danna; along with many nieces and nephews.

Always a natural at putting family first, CJ loved making Italian sausage around the holidays and was committed to hard work and serving others. A devoted husband and father, he proudly supported his family’s goals and accomplishments. His magnetic personality accompanied his wonderful smile as he was a dedicated employee and leader in the beer industry for over 35 years. He loved his family fiercely, enjoyed golf, football, fishing, and baseball, and spending time with his family and friends in Galveston.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Pat Cook, Dr. Annie Su and Houston Hospice.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from half-past five o’clock in the afternoon until eight o’clock in the evening on Monday, the 23rd of October, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston, where recitation of the Holy Rosary is to commence at five o’clock.

A Mass of Christian Burial is to be offered at ten o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, the 24th of October, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church; 1801 Sage Road in Houston, celebrated by the Rev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D.

Honored to serve as pallbearers during the services are CJ’s nephews, Andrew and Ryan Danna, Ben Danna, Mason, Matthew and Max Danna, and William Boyes.

The Rite of Committal will immediately follow, via an escorted cortège, at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road in Houston.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in CJ’s name be directed to St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77007; or to the Pup Squad Animal Rescue; 448 W. 19th St. #262, Houston, TX 77008; online at http://www.pupsquad.org/donate/