Danilo “Danny” Torres Coronel passed away on July 15, 2024 in Frisco, Texas. He was born on December 16, 1948 in Manila, Philippines to Regalada Coronel & Fred Asuncion. Danny was loved by so many relatives that cared for him throughout his childhood. He attended schools in Caloocan City and Angeles in the Philippines. He completed his 2nd year of college at Pamantasan Ng Maynila.
After coming to the United States he proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and fought for his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also served in various tours of duty in Germany, Japan, Hawaii, and Alaska to name a few. After leaving the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant NCO he went on to work US Postal Service Mail as a clerk and carrier.
Danny is a quiet, gentle family man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, generous, calm, friendly, soft-spoken, loved people and talking to strangers. He enjoyed taking pictures with people even though he may never see them again. He loved to travel and collect souvenirs wherever he went. Danny enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest especially with his one and only Grandson, Nico, whom he adored with passion and commitment to his loving family.
He was an excellent big brother to his siblings, Cynthia and Patrick. Danny loved his brother and sister unconditionally and supported them in any way possible. He also was a jokester, known for his Dad jokes, and even funnier pranks (like swapping his sister’s soda pop bottle for a ketchup bottle)! He would sing and bring joy to his family in every facet of life.
He would do ANYTHING for Nico (snuggling with Nico at night, buying any toy that Nico wanted, helping Nico with spelling and math homework, even attending Nico’s school activities. He cherished and loved Nico with ALL his heart and attention. Danny and Nico were best buddies and they always looked out for each other.
He loved watching movies and TV, especially military shows, detective shows, and game shows. He then could be found following up with highlighting and reading his trusty TV Guide with others shows like MASH, Jeopardy, Star Trek. A fond memory of his only daughter, Melissa “Mel” is watching Jeopardy & Wheel of Fortune every day and playing LOTS of Nintendo, especially Contra, Jackal and lots of military shoot ‘em up games. He was also a beloved Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed Jazz music, especially Girl from Ipanema, visiting military museums and air shows, and collecting rocks from different places (his home is filled with so many wonderful rocks in the front yard which his family will enjoy forever).
Danny is preceded in death by his Mother, Regalada Fenton; Step-Father, William Fenton; Brother, Patrick Fenton; and numerous Aunties & Uncles in Philippines.
He is survived by his, Wife, Merlene Coronel; only Daughter, Melissa Coronel (Baldomero Narvaez); Only grandchild, Nicholas “Nico” Narvaez; Sister – Cynthia Reyes (Leonard Reyes Sr); Nephews, Leonard Reyes Jr and Lionel Reyes; Son, Wilbert Coronel; numerous Aunties, Uncles, Cousins in the United States & Philippines.
A visitation for Danny will be held Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Stonebriar Funeral Home in Frisco, Texas. The Funeral Mass will occur Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 8000 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, Texas 75033.
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