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Danny will be missed by everyone that knew him. Charles Coppinger Nashville, Tennessee
I will miss my devoted friend.
John & Chris Morgan
Nashville, Tennessee
Danny was my musical brother, fellow minstrel and one of my life
guides. I will miss him terribly until my friend Carole and I find him
on the other side and make more music! Love to the family.
Lisa Webb
Nashville, Tennessee
It was both my pleasure and honor to be Danny's hospice RN. He
was a special man and he enriched my life in those 2 short months. We
had some wonderful conversations along the way. Peace and comfort to
his sweet family. Stella Floyd, RN CCM Alive Hospice
I never knew Danny personally but I would listen to his radio
show on WAMB every Friday afternoon whenever I could. I will miss
hearing him and Judy on the radio every Friday. I've lost a friend even
though I never met him face to face.
Jeff Kerley
Smyrna, Tennessee
I was so sad to hear about Danny's passing. He was a sparkly
man who's warmth and music will be missed. My thoughts are with you
Judy, Gerri and David, Risa
Risa Klein Herzog
Nashville, TennesseeOne of the sweetest men alive! I had the honor of producing Moonlight and Memories (my mother is in that trio) and Danny’s voice was incredible at 80! Rest in Peace my friend! Victoria Shaw
Gerri, David, Judy, Greyson & Skyler - I am so saddened to
hear of Danny's passing. I know that he was a wonderful and talented
man and a joy to you and so many others. My thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Julia Johnson
Nashville, Tennessee
Angel 1st Class...his soul is free to sing and dance once again
in his new heavenly home. Our loved ones live on in our hearts and are
very near. We remain with our memories to cherish. Danny will never be
alone in his journey. God's speed dear friend!
Wanda, Mike, Bobbie Lynn Fischer
Nashville, Tennessee
To Kenny and his family,
I'm so sorry to hear. My prayers go out to you. Danny will remain in the hearts of the many who knew and loved him. And now heaven has a new star to shine.
Johny Jackson
Hermitage, Tennessee
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive
in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are
with you and your family.
Bobbie Fischer
East Nashville, Tennessee
Fridays on WAMB won't be the same without everybody's friend, and my privledge to be one of them. I will miss having him in my life. Dave Eastman Nashville, Tennessee
I will never forget his heartfelt rendition of "Pennies from
Heaven" at my wedding in 1989... Danny was a true character and will be
missed by all who knew him.
Loren (Reisner) Weisman
Bowie, Maryland
James Haymer
I remember Danny back in 1968 when I was starting out as a jazz pianist from the Pines Hotel in the Catskills in New York State. TheWedgewood Room when Danny hosted the weekly talent show. Danny also was M.C. introducing such fine acts as The Eddie Barnes Quintet. I met the late Hank Edmonds, jazz pianist with Eddie and Vicki Barnes group. Charlie Williams, Walter Perkins, and Eddie Barnes on bass with Vicki doing vocals. Thoes times were great fun. Danny would open up the show with La, La, La, La La, etc. He also used to wear Priest type collars (style) in those days! Danny also ran Panorama, a local publication that circulated in the South Fallsburgh area! He wrote and produced that fine tourist, publication. Danny was a wonderful show person who offered good advice to upcoming artists and talent. He made you feel welcome, and defined show business for what it is "show business." Stuart H. Tresser Kenny, we did not have the privilege of knowing your father, but we are sure he was a fantastic man. Our love, prayers and condolences are with you and your family. Danny Winchell rest in peace! Robert and Beverly Nashville, TN Not only will I miss those beautiful brown eyes, but I will also miss his whistle. He sat in his yard, under those big Oak trees, and whistled all the songs that the birds sang. I especially loved it when my mockingbirds answered him. Chris Morgan Nashville, TN I knew Danny years ago in the Catskills. He was terrific entertainer then and never lost a beat. He had that flair of showmanship on and off the stage that made everyone in his orbit feel good. My prayers to Judy and his family. I know that Danny is now performing on the greatest stage of all. Teddy Bart I met Danny in 1969 and was immediately struck by his soft, kind, loving and easy going manner. To know him is to love him. Talk about calm, one night a giant deer jumped over his little Datsun and he never blinked. I remember Danny grabbing a rope hanging from a tree over a water hole in middle of winter. He swung out and back and handed it to Judy, she did the same and then it was my turn and that moment changed my life. I love you Danny. Tina Zucker Solana Beach, CA Danny’s passing for me was another milestone in my life. Seymour considered Danny his best man-friend and brother and I considered him a big brother. He was always singing and I knew when the bird stopped singing it was really a sign that the candle of his life was getting more dim. I have nothing but loving thoughts of a man who wrote a beautiful letter for Seymour’s memorial as he couldn’t come up to NY and Seymour’s childhood friend read it to all of us. It was totally Danny….loving, kind, gentle, very handsome and sooo talented. He could make friends with a cactus and get a reaction. His la la’s were the best….I remember at Pam’s wedding he was singing and forgot the words to of all things one of his favorite songs, “Pennies from Heaven”, but he went right into a la la and we all loved it. He will be sorely missed in the flesh for his good hugs and kisses and his white light but I know in my heart that he’s playing golf with Seymour up in the sky. They are singing together and having a wonderful time. Danny is and will always remain in my heart as a true man that came totally from love. We who knew him and had a taste of what he gave to us will never be forgotten. Farewell my Danny, on to the next adventure. With much love and devotion, Marilyn Seitz Boca Raton, FL Danny
was to me, my second dad. He gave me love, warmth, understanding,
support and laughter. He sang at our wedding and hopped on my Harley.
Till the day he finally let himself rest he was my friend. I will miss
you my friend, you will always be in my heart. I will hear your voice
carry in the gentle breezes, to the beat of the earths breaths. I will
feel your gentle soul within my own soul. Your physical body will be
sadly missed but you will always have a place in my inner being. And
pink will always remind me of you. I love you..... Eileen Wallach As I remember Danny, a truly talented, loving and comforting soul, many memories fill my brain. But one rises above them all. Of course, details are a bit murky after so many years, but I’m pretty sure this memory was Christmas Eve of 1976. I had met Danny & Judy earlier that year after moving back to Sullivan County for a job in video production for the local cable TV company. The job lasted 6 weeks and I was unemployed for the first time in my life. I was very depressed, having to be unemployed in my home town, with a wife and young daughter to support. The best part of the short-lived video production job was meeting the Winchells. Embracing the then cutting edge technology of home video, Danny & Judy had been making local shows for cable so we got to know each other that way. Having, a lot of free time, I began hanging with them, as producer for their shows and eventually as their friend. They introduced me to many things, not the least of which was the ability to deal with whatever life throws at you with a peace and grace I had lacked until then. That Christmas, D & J decided to play Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause in a visit to a local school for special children and adults. Danny asked me to come along as their helper-elf. I was still pretty depressed at that point, but went anyway. What happened that Christmas Eve has stayed with me to this day. I can still see the joy in the faces of those folks at that school (the old Flagler Hotel). They could obviously sense the love coming from D & J, all dressed in Santa suits. Amazingly I got into the spirit as well and felt “elfish” within minutes and loved every minute of our two-hours plus as the “Santa” family. As we left near midnight on that cold, snowy night, I didn’t need Jimmy Stewart or Jesus to show me the spirit. I realized the wonderful feeling that comes from sharing a loving moment with strangers just to make the world a better place. My heart was truly filled with joy. Since that night, whenever I have felt down and not appreciative of all my good fortune, I remember that night and that feeling and the lesson of loving and giving that I received from Judy & Danny Winchell. Much love to Judy and all of Danny’s extended family, of which I feel proud to know. Stan Deutsch Santa Rosa, CA I have often described Danny to people that when he was walking toward you there was a moment when you thought he might be backing up as he was so calm just hanging out. I will miss picking up the phone here in a city he loved, New York City, and hearing those melodic tones even when just speaking. It was always a surprise but he would never have to say who he was. Who else sounded like him? I recall the walks we used to take across West 57th Street and then turn down Broadway. No matter how long it had been since he did that he always ran into someone he knew. Always. On the 27th, during the Memorial, I am going to take that walk and go right into the Brill Building and have a prayer for his very essence of being. Wonder how many times he walked in and out of there. "Released from these earthly bonds to travel further." Linda Long New York City Words cannot express the joy Danny brought into my life. He was an amazing man in every way. For 8 years, Danny and Lisa and I sang together, learned together, performed together and LAUGHED together. I will deeply miss my dear, dear friend. Carole Shaw Nashville, TN
In our view, Danny really was: one of a kind. We'd be hard pressed to name anyone who had a more gentle and more winning presence. To just hear his "hello" was of another dimension. Need we tell you his personality was so utterly unique. And that has nothing to do with his ease on the stage and his beautiful voice. To say it again, it is SO wonderful that you designated this time for the world to stop and think of him. Clearly, he deserves it. And no one will ever forget him. Love and Kisses, Dorothy and Bob Montclair, NJ |
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