DENNIS DAY age 61, survived by the mother of his children Shelley McIntosh; loving father of Lacey “Tracy”, Dana “Dub”, Sunny “Tunny, Tig”, and Danny “Ol Buddy” Day; devoted grandfather of Hunter “Ol Buddy, Bird” and Jackson “Jaxub”; cherished son of the late Roger “Mobe” and Alma “Ems” (nee Clayton); dearest brother of Ruth “Root”, Brenda “Rendy”, April “Apples”, and the late Debbie “Tank, Foo” Day; ” treasured son-in-law of Earla Howard “Big E”; uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.
Dennis was born on April 12, 1956 and passed away on September 20, 2017. He was a graduate of Chardon High School and a member of Pilgrim Christian Church. He was a laborer and a member of the Laborers Local 860 union. Dennis was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, fish fries, and cooking with his family. His heart was always in the hills of West Virginia, and he loved finding lost items like arrowheads and old bottles. He treasured tractor rides and walks in the woods with his grandsons. Dennis was very funny with a great sense of humor, and as noted above, he loved to give everyone nicknames. He was everyone’s best friend, and was described as generous, goodhearted, and genuine. His family said you will find different parts of Dennis in each of his children. There will never be anyone like Dennis, and he will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Dennis to the recovery group of your choice. Family will receive friends and pay tribute to the life of Dennis at THE DeJOHN Funeral Home & Crematory of Chardon (formerly Ritondaro) 126 South St. (Rt. 44, south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Tuesday, September 26, 4-8PM, with a Celebration of Life Service at 7PM.
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Regina Smith-Began
I have very fond memories of Denby! His youngest sister Apples is my best friend and Denny used to chase around the house and aggravate us so bad… the only boy surrounded by 4 girls growing up and all their friends! He loved it too we will all miss you❤️
Lynn Nicholson
I am so deeply sorry for the your loss of Denny! So many great memories!
Evans family
We send thoughts on of comfort to the Day family.
In just a little while all of the pain and sorrow that we
feel from the death of our loved ones will cease and be
replaced with joy, because the former things have passed away.
MAY the out pouring of love surrounding you.
Nancy Bagshaw Gouch
To the whole family of Dennis Day, my sincere condolences. Another family member gone way to soon. God bless.
Cynthia Bradley
We send our deepest condolences to Dennys family. You couldn’t have asked for a nicer family. We named our daughter “Nicole Alma after Dennys mother, way back in 1979. Shelley was “Lou”.
Cyndi Fuller Bradley
Diane Navatsyk Tvergyak
always remember going to their house when I was young he called me bug!!was friends with Debbie!! so sorry for your lost!
Darla Trask Meckley
With deepest heartfelt sympathy!
Dianne and Tim Dempsey family
Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to the family.
Cheryl Navatsyk Kumher
My sincere condolences to the Day family. Growing up on Woodin Road, my childhood consists of many memories of the Day family. It was a time in life when the neighborhood kids actually went outside and played all day. Prayers for all of you.
Clint metzger
So sorry for your loss. Dennis was a friend and a good man. He will be truly missed.
Deborah Jackson and family
So sorry for this family’s loss.
Timothy Dempsey
It was a lot of fun to be by his side during our walk through life.The memories are precious and seem so far away.Hope your in the happy hunting grounds,rest easy old friend. Tim Dempsey
Maureen (Day) Moore
I’m very sorry to hear this. I hadn’t seen Denny in many years, but they used to come down to WV a lot when we were kids. Rog & my dad were 1st cousins. RIP