SACO —Daniel Joseph Dentico, 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 1, 2016. Born March 28, 1926 to Dominick and Frances Dentico. Danny grew up and lived most of his adult life in Biddeford.

After his service in World War II as a tank gunner, Danny settled back in Maine working as a textile designer and took up painting in his spare time. He enjoyed watching local high school football games, playing pranks on his wife, and hosting social get togethers; he loved to laugh and make others laugh.

In his retirement, he enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and keeping a meticulously leaf-free yard. Danny always had a piece of candy and a joke ready for anyone who came to visit.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Georgette Laliberte Dentico (2001), along with his parents, and siblings: Joseph, Mary, Savario, Virginia, Antoinette and Vito.

He is survived by his daughter, Frances-Marie, and his son-in-law, John Tarbox, along with his granddaughters, Melissa Tarbox, Tiffany  Tarbox and Jamie Grindle. He will be missed by many considered him a surrogate grandfather and friend.

Visiting hours will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco. A memorial service will be held at noon at the funeral home with Deacon Bob Parenteau officiating, followed by a graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford.

Children and Christmas always held a special place in Danny’s heart, his family requests memorial donations to Toys for Tots at toysfortots.org/donate.

“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first” ~ Ernestine Ulmer