Dani was born on January 8, 1993 in Valencia, California, the daughter of Gary and Judith (Leoni) Surabian and sister of Sara Surabian. Dani grew up in Wake Forest, NC where she graduated from Wake Forest High School before relocating to Charlotte in 2017. Dani was a full-time student pursuing a degree in Accounting at Charlotte Piedmont Community College.
Dani was a sensitive, thoughtful, affectionate soul from an early age. She was a vibrant person full of generosity and love. She was the family’s dessert queen, sleepy head, cuddle bug, and had the biggest smile and most infectious laugh. Most importantly, she enjoyed the comfort and company of family and friends. She is cherished and loved so deeply by her surviving family. Her family takes comfort in knowing that Dani is at peace and her spirit is present with the ones who love her dearly.
Dani is preceded in death by her grandparents, Donna “Meeka” Surabian, Joan “Grandmum Daisy” Leoni, and Hapet Surabian; cousins, Michael Leoni, and Nicholas Leoni.
Dani is survived by her mother, Judith (Leoni) Surabian; father, Gary Surabian; sister, Sara Surabian; grandparents, Richard Leoni (wife Nancy) of Holden, MA, and Carol Surabian of Barre, MA; aunt, Ruth Ann Lynch (husband Michael) of Millville, MA; uncles, Richard Leoni of Southbridge, MA, Clifford Leoni (wife Sandra) of Shrewsbury, MA, Edwin Surabian (wife Jennifer) of Phoenix, AZ, and Michael Surabian of Worcester, MA; many cousins and by her beloved cat, Ebby.
In pursuit of recovery from addiction, Dani spent time at several recovery centers before settling in Charlotte, NC. Along her journey Dani gained love, support and hope from meaningful friendships. She leaves behind many friends who over the years became her family and community from “The Rooms” of Charlotte. Her family asks those touched by Dani’s love and light to carry it with them and pass it to those in need.
Dani’s arrangements were cared for by McEwan Funeral Service – Pineville Chapel in the presence of family. Her family plans to celebrate Dani’s life in spring 2021. Dani was compassionate to those in need, especially when it came to animals. Since Dani’s dream of adopting and fostering an exorbitant number of pets was not met, those who choose to give a gift to honor Dani are asked to donate to the Humane Society of Charlotte (https://humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/).
We love you to the moon and back, Dan Dan.
“Epitaph”
by Merritt Malloy
When I die
Give what’s left of me away
To children
And old men that wait to die.
And if you need to cry,
Cry for your brother
Walking the street beside you.
And when you need me,
Put your arms
Around anyone
And give them
What you need to give to me.
I want to leave you something,
Something better
Than words
Or sounds.
Look for me
In the people I’ve known
Or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live on in your eyes
And not on your mind.
You can love me most
By letting
Hands touch hands,
By letting
Bodies touch bodies,
And by letting go
Of children
That need to be free.
Love doesn’t die,
People do.
So, when all that’s left of me
Is love,
Give me away.
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