Daniel Cerione
Danny (Dan) C. Cerione 51, of Pembroke Pines, Florida Passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born in Miami, FL On February 2, 1965 to Frank A. Cerione and Anne (Deluca) Cerione. He attended St. Rose of Lima Grade School, Archbishop Curley H.S. and Graduated from Miami Springs H.S. where he developed his love for football under legendary coach Buddy Goins. He Received a scholarship to play football at the University of Louisville from 1983-1987. He was fortunate to play his last two years for the Cardinals under another Legend Howard Schnellenberger and was named special teams player of the year in 1986. He was honored and proud to have played for such great coaches who helped him hone his skills and character both on and off the field. Danny was preceded in death by his father Frank A. Cerione. He is survived by his beloved wife Melissa (Davidson) Cerione and his loving children Tyler and Ashley. He is further survived by his mother Anne Cerione and sister Carol Lewis (Jon), his brothers Joseph (Jay) and Frank. He had one niece and 7 nephews. Danny was a devoted and loving husband, father and friend. His family meant everything to him. He touched many lives and will ...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
missed by all who knew him. Danny worked for the Florida Marine Patrol (FWC), State Division of Insurance Fraud and recently retired as a special agent supervisor for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). He fought a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) a very debilitating disease both physically and mentally that has no cure or treatment. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home 2401 S. University Drive Davie, FL 33316 from 6-8pm. A memorial mass will be held on Friday April 22, 2016 at 10:00am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Miami Shores followed by a celebration of Danny's life and legacy at Miami Shores Country Club. In Lieu of flowers, donations gratefully appreciated to Danny Cerione's Cure ALS Fund at ALSA.ORG
