Farewell, Danny boy

By Toni
@toniganzon (76204)
Philippines
January 30, 2026 7:57pm CST
Danilo was my mom's most trusted employee. And became a part of our family from that time on. He was in his early 20s and mom noticed how smart he was that mom offered to send him to a university. However, according to Dan himself, when mom took him to one University in this city to enroll him, he deliberately didn't bring any of his credentials coz he was embarrassed. He told me he was too old to be a college student. So he remained as one of mom's staff. He would proof read and edit our school term paper and sometimes our tutor. He was one of the witnesses in my parents' abduction and murder. He was traumatized but he never left us. He lived in our house. Remained under as our employee and still one of our trusted in mom's business. Sister took over the business and Dan lived in her house. When Dan was already too weak to go to work, sister told him to just stay in the house. Dan passed away last week and it made me cry. Had many happy memories with him when I was a kid, in my teens, my adulthood. Craig calls him grandpa Dan.
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@Deepizzaguy (120234)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
31 Jan
Sorry to learn about the passing of Danillo last week.
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
31 Jan
I am too. It's always sad to lose someone but we know eventually we would. He passed away in his sleep. The good thing is he didn't suffer.
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@Deepizzaguy (120234)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
31 Jan
@toniganzon Dying in sleep is the best way to pass away.
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
1 Feb
@Deepizzaguy True. No pain.
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@DaddyEvil (172069)
• United States
31 Jan
I bet he was proud to be called part of your family. That is the best eulogy I think I've ever heard. RIP Danillo.
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
31 Jan
Yeah I think he was too. He chose to stay even though he knew he could go home to his own family.
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@DaddyEvil (172069)
• United States
31 Jan
@toniganzon That really says a lot about your family.
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@AmbiePam (117609)
• United States
31 Jan
My heart hurts for you. I know the pain must be tremendous. You honor him well.
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
1 Feb
Yes. He will be remembered.
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@DianneN (253703)
• United States
31 Jan
I’m so sorry to hear that. I remember you talking about him years ago on myLot. May he RIP.
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
31 Jan
OH yes. I think I did make a discussion about him many years ago too.
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@DianneN (253703)
• United States
31 Jan
@just4him (322871)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Jan
He sounded like a wonderful person. I'm sorry for your loss.
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
31 Jan
He really was and a very loyal one.
@LindaOHio (219014)
• United States
31 Jan
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
31 Jan
Me too. But that's life. We all grow old and soon be gone from this world.
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@shaggin (74976)
• United States
31 Jan
Aww I’m so sorry. Even if someone lives a nice long life it is still painful when they pass. I’m glad your mother was so kind to him and he was so dedicated to your family. So sweet of your sister what she did!
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
31 Jan
Yes, he was considered a member of the family already.
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@crossbones27 (52599)
• Mojave, California
31 Jan
Sorry to hear that, sounds like a good dude.
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
31 Jan
A very loyal one indeed.
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@JudyEv (377695)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan
That's very sad for you. He sounds a very special person.
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@toniganzon (76204)
• Philippines
31 Jan
He was. Though we hardly see each other, he'd send me a message. His humor is very similar to JJ.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
31 Jan
He' was a nice guy who left a positive impact on you. He's family may he dance with the angels
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