Obituary of Joseph Danko

Joseph Danko, 73, of New Britain, passed to be with his heavenly family surrounded by the Lord and his angels on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Joe grew up in Berlin and graduated from Berlin High School. He retired from Bayer Corporation and was currently employed by the Consolidated School District of New Britain as a crossing guard. He loved teaching the children how to safely cross the street and took his job very seriously. He was also an avid fisherman. Fishing for bass was his favorite. He especially loved taking his grandsons fishing and teaching them how to bait their own hooks. Joe leaves his wife, Donnamarie and two daughters; Jennifer, son-in-law Gary, and grandsons Darius, Jared and Cole Mangiafico of Southington as well as Kate, son-in-law Dan and grandsons Joseph and Westell Grenier of East Berlin. He was predeceased by his parents George and Anna (Konefal) Danko and also leaves a sister, Katherine Suprenant of Berlin along with several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 10 A.M. at St. Joseph Church, 195 South Main Street, New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Church or the donor’s choice. RIP Papa Joe. We love you and miss you so much. Farrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.