Daniel "Buns" Brancazio
March 25, 1954 ~ February 15, 2025
Born in:
Weirton, WV
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Daniel (Buns) Brancazio, 70, of Weirton, died at Trinity West Hospital on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
He was born on March 25, 1954, a son of Dominic and Henrietta “Keta”( Angelo) Brancazio of Weirton.
Daniel, a Catholic by faith, graduated from Weirton Madonna High School in 1972 and attended West Virginia University.
He had a twenty-eight-year career in the gaming industry. His most recent position was Floor Supervisor at River’s Casino in Pittsburgh. He was also part-owner of Club Ledo’s from 1978 to 1987.
Buns traveled extensively for his work during his lifetime, but his favorite destination was at his parents’ kitchen table where he shared his keen wit, played cards, and told tales of his adventures. Buns loved his family. He also loved sharing his “opinion” on sporting events with his cousin and best friend, Tommy Paolo, as well as enjoying his favorite pastime on occasion, the horse races. He also liked movies and could have been a movie critic in another life.
Most of all he was a kind soul with a good heart who cared more about others than himself.
In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his brother John (Bear).
Left to cherish his memory with love are his sister Joan (Jim) Dayoub, brothers Stephen (Susan) Brancazio, Thomas “TJ” Brancazio, all of Weirton, Jared (Amy) Brancazio of Ft. Myers, FL., sister-in-law Sara Brancazio of Weirton, nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and many friends.
Friends can visit Daniel’s family on Saturday, March 29 from Noon until the time of his 1 pm Memorial Mass at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton.
Fr. Binu Sebastian will preside.
Daniel’s request for cremation will be honored.
He will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Daniel’s name to Curesearch.org.
Share online condolences at www.grecohertnick.com.
The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Dr. Cherian John, Dr. Maria Tranto, and the entire staff at the Meadows of Cadiz Nursing Home, who extended such kindness during his convalescence.
Dear Joann and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Buns, he was just one of the good guys with such a great personality and loved to laugh. He will be sadly missed.
My condolences to Dan’s family upon his death, especially Joanie, a very good friend of my sister, Salli Comport. I hope “BUNS” did not suffer but had a peaceful death with his most cherished family members beside him. You are all in my prayers. May Christ’s peace comfort you at this solemn time.
I am so sorry for your loss! I have fond memories of Buns. He did have a kind soul. One of the best memories I have of him was his catch for the win with seconds remaining on the clock against Wellsville! A great fight ensued afterwards. The Madonna faithful still talk about it to this day. RIP Buns. Suffer no more.
Joan and family, so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Dear Joanie, Stevie, T.J. and Jared;
I cannot find the words to truly express how blessed I was to have Buns as a lifelong friend. So many special memories throughout our lives. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and may God grant him eternal rest. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Prayers for Dan’s family and friends. Remembering the wonderful memories you made together will hopefully comfort you in time going forward. (MHS ’72)
Love and prayers to the family.
Condolences to Brancazio and Angelo family; Danny “Buns” was a great kindhearted fun person with a great laugh. It’s easy to reminisce and just keep coming back to how very sweet and kind Buns always was. We were blessed with his friendship and thank God for knowing him. God bless his beautiful family that he cherished .
Danny (Buns) Brancazio can never be replaced. He was so good to our family, my brothers and my Mom. I am sorry for his loss , and prayers and love to his family. I’ll never forget how he greeted me with a shout out and big smile over all the years. Also, going back a little to school days he was the cutest kid you ever saw. Truly a light to everyone who knew him and we will miss him dearly. Prayers & love ❤️
Dear Joanie, Jim and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Danny and your whole family mean so much to us! We love you and pray that the comfort/peace of the Holy Spirit would surround you and fill your hearts. I know the last few years have been difficult for Danny and I thank God that he has peace now. Love you all, Marcella, Fred and Malachi.
Sending warm prayers and love to all Dan’s family and many friends. He was “one of a kind”. Delightful, considerate, and thinking of others.
Sr. Gail
To the Brancazio family,
My condolences to you for Buns passing away. He was a great guy and l enjoyed knowing him from grade school throughout high school. I am very sorry for your loss.
Tony
Dearest Joan—I will truly miss seeing your wonderful brother. He was so special and we always talked about you at each of our visits. Please know that he always knew your great love and devotion. You are such a wonderful sister who always had his best interest at heart. Thank you, also, for always remembering the staff at the Meadows with your generous treats and kind words. You always spread such joy to us all. May his memory be eternal. We will never forget him. Sending you love, my friend—Maria
To Joanie and all the Brancazio siblings and families, I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. I haven’t seen Buns in a long time but he was always such a nice guy.
Sending heartfelt sympathies and prayers at as you work through this loss. 🙏🏻🕊️🙏🏻
~Nancy