Danny Evangelista

Daniel “Danny” Caspillian Evangelista, 80, of Bennett, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Chatham Hospital. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The graveside service, with full military honors, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Beulah Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Wilson presiding.

Danny was born in Manila, Philippines on March 1, 1944 to Emily Caspillian and Marcelino Evangelista. He was a submariner in the U.S. Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he worked at the Dept. of Corrections as a dining manager. Danny enjoyed playing cards, auto racing and fishing. He loved traveling and cooking. He especially adored his grandchildren.

 In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mae Garner Evangelista, of the home; daughter, Chasidty Evangelista-Mackison and husband, Peter, of Barcelona, Spain; son, Shawn Evangelista, of Bennett; sister, Mila Gross Guevara, of Hamlet, NC; brother, Ely Evangelista, of California; grandchildren, Dawson, Madeline, Brayleigh and Jett; great-grandchild, Baylynn and a host of family and friends.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Evangelista family.