Joseph O. “Joe” Danca Jr., a long-time resident of Malden passed away on January 10, 2023.
Joe proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era and remained committed to his fellow servicemen. For many years, Joe owned and operated Danca Insurance and Danca Associates alongside his father and wife. He was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post 69 and member of the Italian American Citizens Club, both in Malden. For the last 40 years, Joe was proud to be an active member of Malden Kiwanis. He was a founding member and for many years an enthusiastic participant in a Malden Golf League. Most of all, Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at Lake Winnipesaukee.
Joe is the son of the late Joseph and Celia (Tocco) Danca. He is survived by his doting wife Lorraine (Sinibaldi) Danca who he loved dearly for more than 44 years. Joe is also survived by his daughters, Carla Danca Gordon and her husband, Jeremy and Laurie Danca Manzo and her husband, Peter, his grandchildren, Nina and Matthew Manzo and siblings, Sandra Danca, John”Jack” Danca and Gina Danca all of Malden and Frank Danca of North Andover.
The funeral will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Saturday, January 14th at 9:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 13th from 4:00-8:00pm. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory can be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org.