Samuel Joseph Danna

1933 - 2018

Samuel Joseph Danna obituary, 1933-2018

BORN

1933

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Earthman Hunters Creek Funeral Home

8303 Katy Fwy

Houston, Texas

Samuel Danna Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 24, 2018.

Samuel Joseph Danna, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He was born in Houston, Texas to Kelly Danna and Josephine Mazzola.

Samuel was a graduate of St. Thomas High School and St. Thomas University, served in the United States Army from 1959-1963, and worked as a Medical Physicist at MD Anderson Cancer Center for 30 years. Samuel met Jean as soon as she graduated high school when she went to go work for the same company as he, they married December 27, 1957 and later had three sons. He liked to fixed things with his hands, but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean; sons Kelly Danna (wife Tammy), Marc Danna (wife Jodi), and Bryce Danna (wife Dana); grandchildren Jennifer, Kayleigh, Cory, Dominic, Shelby, Nicholas, Blake and Brianna Olivier.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm in The Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 10135 West Road Houston, Texas 77064 with the graveside to follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html.

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April 12, 2018

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Larry Parkerson

Uncle Sam was always the kind of man who asked about you and listened. I especially felt we became closer after I started working in medical equipment field service With his immense experience working in nuclear medicine at MD Anderson, he had already offered me some tips on breaking into the field. When I finally did, about 15 years later, he knew my field well and understood the kind of people and environment that I dealt with and we could both share insight into what we were up against each day. He truly understood my "work stories" and enjoyed taking the time to hear them. I've known Sam Danna 60 years, since I was 5 years old, and will surely miss him.

January 31, 2018

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Sharon Thompson

Marc, Jean, Jodi and family. My heart is sad that you have lost your beloved "Sam". I wish you Peace that brings comfort, Courage to face the days ahead and Loving Memories to Forever hold in your hearts. God bless you ALL!

January 31, 2018

Move over Danna Family in Heaven, the Good Lord has called home another Danna, aka my Uncle Sam Danna.
Jean, I am honored to provide police motorcycle escorts for Uncle Sam to his final resting place.
God Bless you Sam and the entire DANNA FAMILY.
Joe Danna

January 31, 2018

Kyle Burmaster

Bryce, I am so sorry to hear about you and your family's loss. My sincerest condolences. Prayers for all.

January 30, 2018

Gilberto Nogueira

My sincere condolences to the Danna Family.

January 30, 2018

Joan Cordiner

My thoughts and prayers to the Danna Family. With Sincerest sympathy
Joan Cordiner (Collegue of Bryce from GB BioSciences).

January 30, 2018

Diane Bennett

Posted by Diane Bennett

January 26, 2018

Joseph Longoria

Uncle Sam was a loving, wise, and kind man. I remember many a Thanksgiving - watching the Texas/Texas A&M game - listening to Uncle Sam explain why A&M was the better school.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Danna family.

January 26, 2018

Elaine Herd

May God bless Sam on his journey with the Lord, and bless his wonderful family and all those who love him. What a beautiful, loving, gentle presence he had, a pleasure to be around. He will be greatly missed! The angels are smiling upon his arrival, he will light up the heavens like he lights up the hearts of all those he loves! May the peace of the Lord be with Sam and his family always.. and may a memory always bring a smile in your hearts.

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