Nicholas Danos

Nicholas W. Danos Jr., 80, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.He is survived by his spouse of 54 years, Joyce L. Danos; and their four children; Collette D. Smith and spouse, Mike, Stephen J. Danos and spouse, Lisa, Celeste J. Danos and spouse, Rochelle, and Matthew T. Danos and spouse, Dorine. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Heath M. Vizier and spouse, Addie, and baby Nicholas D. Vizier, Hannah D. Falgout and spouse, Jacob, Tiffany L. Danos and friend, Matthew Labat, Shyla V. O'Neal and spouse, Taylor, Hailey A. Francis, Miranda L. Danos, and Sarah M. Danos. He is also survived by his sister, Melba D. Donaghey; sister-in-law, Ethel S. Danos; and brother-in-law, Nathan F. Arceneaux.He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Eliza S. Danos; brothers Jean B. Danos, Clifton A. Danos and Edward J. Danos; sisters, Bella D. Theriot and spouse, Hubert, Emelda M. Allen and spouse, Rufus, Janet A. Collins and spouse, Linberth, Velma P. Lafont and spouse, Andrew, and Jeanne T. Arceneaux.Nicholas was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, Men of God – South Lafourche Chapter, Knights of Columbus Council No. 8898, Fourth Degree St. Pius X Assembly, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Larose Senior Citizens, Council on Aging Board of Directors, National Federation of The Blind of Louisiana Board of Directors, Blinded Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1966. He was a graduate of Nicholls State University and employed by The University of New Orleans until his retirement in 2000.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the vocation committee Knights of Columbus Council No. 8898.Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houmatoday/obituary.aspx?n=nicholas-danos&pid=173625764&fhid=14168#sthash.edi3pPSc.dpuf