Steven J. Dano, 63, passed away Friday, June 12, at the emergency room at Samaritan.
Steve was born May 29, 1963, in Watertown, the son of James and Adelaide Kalk Dano. He graduated from General Brown High School in 1981.
He served in the United States Navy from June 26, 1981, until June 25, 1985 as a Boiler Technician on the USS Koontz Nuclear Missile Destroyer. He was deployed to the coast of Granada during the hostage crisis.
Steve was awarded the Good Conduct Award, Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Accommodation, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
He retired as a custodian at Thousand Islands High School after 30 years.
Steve enjoyed deer hunting, reloading, riding ATV’s, fishing, shooting, family reunions and gatherings, and playing cards.
He was a past member of the NRA.
Surviving is four brothers, Michael and Colleen (Ross) Dano of Watertown, Edward Dano of Mississippi, Ronald Dano of Watertown, and James (Susan McKeever) Dano of Watertown; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts and uncles.
There will be a Celebration of Life at a date to be announced.
Arrangements are with the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton.
Condolences can be made at trjetty.com.
Rob DeLong
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing, condolences to all of you.
Colleen Dano
Rob thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. We will be having a celebration of life for Steve on June 18th from noon – 4pm at our home. Please email me for address – egamomx2@gmail.com
Debbie and Robert Bernhard
To the Dano family
I’m sincerely sorry for the loss of your beloved Steven
May he rest in Eternal Peace
God Bless you all always
Colleen Dano
Robert and Debbie thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. We will be having a celebration of life for Steve on June 18th from noon – 4pm at our home. Please email me for address – egamomx2@gmail.com
Debbie Staie
I am so sorry to hear about Stevie. I remember all you boys at the family reunion running around vas young boys. May the memories of Stevie carry you through. Love you all, Your cousin, Debbie (O’Hara) Staie
Colleen Dano
Debbie thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. We will be having a celebration of life for Steve on June 18th from noon – 4pm at our home. Please email me for address – egamomx2@gmail.com
Sandra Duncan
So sorry for your loss Ron!
Colleen Dano
Sandra thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. We will be having a celebration of life for Steve on June 18th from noon – 4pm at our home. Please email me for address – egamomx2@gmail.com
Tom Haines
RIP Steve and thank you for your Service
Colleen Dano
Tom thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. We will be having a celebration of life for Steve on June 18th from noon – 4pm at our home. Please email me for address – egamomx2@gmail.com
Debbie Staie
Please let me know when the celebration of life is going to be and where. Thank you
Dennis
Please let me know when the celebration of life is going to be and where. Thank you
Colleen Dano
Thank You, Dennis. The Celebration of Life for Steve will be June 18th from noon – 4pm at our home in Watertown – 20229 Overlook Dr.
Brenda Palmer
Sorry for your loss Ron.
Colleen Dano
thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. We will be having a celebration of life for Steve on June 18th from noon – 4pm at our home. Please email me for address – egamomx2@gmail.com
Cheryl LeConey
So sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. Steve was very helpful when I needed some creative ideas. We had many conversations before and after work. You are missed.
Colleen Dano
Cheryl thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. We will be having a celebration of life for Steve on June 18th from noon – 4pm at our home. 20229 Overlook Dr. Watertown.
Susie and Eddie Brown
We are so sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. Our condolences to the family.
Colleen Dano
Susie and Ed thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. We will be having a celebration of life for Steve on June 18th from noon – 4pm at our home. 20229 Overlook Dr. Watertown.
Chris Bidwell
Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for your family
Colleen Dano
Chris and Karen thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. There will be a Celebration of Life from noon -4 on July 18th at our home 20229 Overlook Dr Watertown.
Lars Hauck
To the Dano family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Colleen Dano
Lars thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. There will be a Celebration of Life on July 18th from noon-4 at our home 20229 Overlook Dr Watertown.
Harold Ruttan
Guys sorry for your loss we all had a lot of great memories in perch river love you guys
Colleen Dano
Harold than you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. There will be a Celebration of Life on July 18th from noon- 4 at our home 20229 Overlook Dr Watertown.
Angelo, Starr & Family
Mike, Eddie, Ron & Families,
May angels’ wings enfold you and the family to comfort during this time of loss.
Please let Ang & I know when the celebration of life will be. We would like to join in honoring Steve.
Blessings to All,
Angelo, Starr, Quinn & Harlie Peters
Colleen Dano
Angelo ,Starr, and family thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. There will be a Celebration of Life July 18th from noon – 4 at our home 20229 Overlook Dr Watertown.
Scott Link
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Steve for years. He was a great guy.
Paul J. Link Jr.
Colleen Dano
Scott thank you for thinking of us, your sympathy is very much appreciated by the entire Dano family. There will be a Celebration of Life on July 18th noon -4 at our home 20229 Overlook Dr. Watertown.