Dannie C. Drake, 69 of Stoneham, formerly of Medford , died Sunday in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was the husband of Adeline (Cervone) Drake with whom he shared more than 29 years of marriage.
Born and educated in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Mary P. (Shipley) Drake. He was a Printer and worked for a publishing company. He enjoyed fishing, boating, Foxwoods, country music and fine cars. He was known as a “snazzy” dresser and loved his truck and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Nothing brought him more joy than his children, grandchildren and his great grandchild. Mr. Drake has been a resident of Stoneham since April however spent nearly all of his life in Medford. He is survived by three daughters: Patricia Hickey and her husband John of FL, Carolyn Roberts and her husband Donnie of NH, Stephanie Hamilton and her late husband Neil of Everett and a son Frank Drake of Wakefield. Grandfather of Christina Messina, Alyssa Drake; Steven & Sara Moran, Matthew Hamilton, Ryan Hickey and Danielle Roberts. Great Grandfather of Jayden Jackson. Brother of Michael Drake and his wife Diane of VA. Funeral from the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home 306 Main Street MEDFORD on Thursday at 9AM. Followed by a funeral Mass in St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford. At 10 am. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment will be private. Contributions in Dannie’s name may be sent to the Kaplan Family Hospice House 78 Liberty Street, Danvers MA. 01923.