We have yet another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter this Saturday. Dan Meena, Class of 1964, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the age of 65. He was the brother of Eva Meena Mina ('56) and Vickie Meena Millar ('62).
Pauline (Wright Perry - '67 - of TN) and I were visiting Pauline's mom this weekend when I picked up the Saturday Daily Press and read where Danny Meena has passed away. Takes me back to our days at NNHS in the band. Danny sure could play a mean clarinet.
Hope all is well with you and your family. I appreciate your letting everyone know about my dad's ( Lawrence Perry) passing (d. 10 Aug 2011). We certainly hate to give them up, but we all know that he is in a better place now.
Thank you so much, Eddie. I was reading the Daily Press obituaries at about the same time you were, and was absolutely stunned to find Danny's listing there.
It was my honor to make your father's Memorial Newsletter; by all accounts he was a fine man.
NEWPORT NEWS - Daniel J. Meena Sr., 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. He was born in Newport News, Va., and was a lifelong resident.
Dan was a prominent Real Estate Agent on the Peninsula for most of his working years. He also proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. His passions in life were music, fishing, boating, and being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Meena; and his mother, Rose Michael Meena.
He is survived by his sisters, Eva Mina and Victoria Millar; his two sons, Joey and John Meena and their respected families. He will also be missed by his extended family in Ohio, Michigan and other parts of the country.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday Oct. 15, 2011, at the Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, also at the Peninsula Funeral Home with the burial immediately following in Peninsula Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Rizvi and the staff at the VA Hospital in Hampton, Va. The family requests that all contributions and donations be sent to the Boys Club of America.
We love you & will miss you, El Cap-a-taan! I will think of you every time I play chess. I will always cherish the times Uncle Charlie, Amy, David, Joey, the Leones, & Mara spent with you in Newport News!
Our condolences to Eva, Vickie, Joey and John. I know how much family means to you all. You will be in our prayers.
Dan was a great man, full of wonderful stories, neat gadgets and pleasant company. He will be deeply missed!!!
We were sadden to see where Danny had passed away. He was such a good friend in high school and compadre in the NNHS band. We certainly had a lot of good times together. May God give you comfort during this sorrowful time.
I only met you once but it was great to have known you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I had the privilege of knowing and working with Dan for many years.
I'll never forget all the laughs, boat trips and what an upbeat and generous person he was.
He was truly a blessing!
To the entire family of Daniel Meena: You're all in our thoughts and prayers and you have our sincerest condolences. Eva, Marwan, Victoria, and Joey and John, we are so sorry for your loss.
Buddy...we love you and are forever grateful! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family always.
Please accept my deepest condolences. I have fond memories of Danny at NNHS and remember him as a kind and gentle soul.
I'll miss you, dear cousin, and how you loved your "kibbie" but know you're in the presence of the Lord. May the Lord continue to comfort your children and sisters during this time.
I want to extend my deepest condolences to you. I just recently renewed and shared a few memories with Danny at Rosalita's Restaurant, our years at NNHS and the memories we shared will always be special, as I know yours will always be with you. Danny was a kind and loving person and I will miss him.
My deepest sympathy goes to the Meena and Karam family for another unfortunate loss so soon. Danny will always be remembered and in our hearts forever. My best to all of you during this sad time.
I last saw Danny in the waiting room of a doctor's office in NN. Our conversations picked up where we had last left off talking about family, business, friends but most of all our NNHS Typhoon Band family. I'll miss you, my friend.
Our sincerest sympathies are extended to the entire Meena family and their friends at this time.