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Dannis J. Blanco

By T.J. Woodward

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Dannis J. Blanco, 62, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday May 3, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1953 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Jose Blanco and Ardella (Earl Tatro) Smith. In addition to his parents, he predeceased by his sister Kathy Dauber.

Dannis worked for many years as a lineman for a cable company. He loved fishing and laws always laughing and joking. He was a free spirit who loved traveling to many places. To his friends and co-workers he was known as “Rhinestone” a Lone Wolf who howled at the moon.

He is survived by 3 daughters; Jamie (Chris) Constantine of PA, Lisa Blanco of Niagara Falls, NY, Tracy (Waylon) Miller also of Niagara Falls; past love Shirley Campbell of Niagara Falls; brothers William Blanco of Niagara Falls, Bronco Blanco of Batavia and Jessie (Bobby) Blanco of N.C.; sisters Gail Carpenter of Batavia, Sandra (Scott) Ohlson of East Bethany, Levine Scroger of N.C and Angela Blanco of Batavia; 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 1 great granddaughter and 1 great grandson along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday May 7, 2016 from 10:00-11:00AM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Memorial Service will immediately follow his visitation at the Funeral Home.

For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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